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Accident Q&A series
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Can I ask questions before signing an electronic settlement release? — Durham, NC
Yes. You can and should ask questions before electronically signing a personal injury settlement release. In North Carolina, an electronic signature…
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Can health insurance or medical providers be paid back from my personal injury settlement? — Durham, NC
Yes. In a North Carolina personal injury settlement, certain medical providers, government benefit programs, or health plans may have to be paid back…
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Can an insurance company use my health insurance information in my injury claim? — Durham, NC
Yes, health insurance information can be relevant in a North Carolina personal injury claim, but it should be handled carefully. An insurer may…
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Can an insurance company discuss my settlement directly with my attorney? — Durham, NC
Yes. If you are represented in a North Carolina personal injury claim, an insurance company can usually discuss settlement with your attorney or an…
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Can a parent approve a personal injury settlement for a minor child? — Durham, NC
No, a parent usually cannot approve a North Carolina personal injury settlement for a minor child by themselves. Even when the parent, insurer, and…
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Can a medical provider ask a personal injury law firm to verify whether a lien reduction was processed? — Durham, NC
Yes. In North Carolina, a medical provider may ask a personal injury law firm to verify lien-reduction processing, especially if the provider…
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Can a lawyer review my car accident settlement documents after I signed them? — Durham, NC
Yes. A North Carolina personal injury lawyer can review your car accident settlement documents after you signed them, but the practical options may…
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Why would an insurance company ask for a letter of representation after an accident? — Durham, NC
An insurance company usually asks for a letter of representation to confirm whether a lawyer is authorized to speak for an injured person. In a North…
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Why does a government health benefits program get reimbursed from a personal injury settlement? — Durham, NC
A government health benefits program may get reimbursed because it paid accident-related medical bills that the at-fault party may legally owe as…
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What should I understand before signing a release for a personal injury settlement? — Durham, NC
Before signing a personal injury settlement release, understand that it usually ends your right to pursue more money for that injury claim. In North…
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What should I tell the insurance company if my child is having anxiety after a car accident? — Durham, NC
Tell the insurance company only truthful, basic information: your child was a passenger, has had anxiety or recurring distress since the crash, and…
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What should I do if the insurance company asks whether my lawyer represents another family member? — Durham, NC
Answer the question clearly, but do not guess. A lawyer’s representation is usually person-specific, so your attorney may represent you in your North…
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What should I do after a motor vehicle accident if I may need legal help? — Durham, NC
If you may need legal help after a motor vehicle accident, focus first on safety, reporting, medical documentation, and preserving evidence. In North…
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What medical records and documents are usually needed for a personal injury demand? — Durham, NC
A personal injury demand usually needs complete accident-related medical records, itemized bills, proof of payments or balances, injury photographs,…
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What is a letter of representation in a personal injury claim? — Durham, NC
A letter of representation is a written notice that tells an insurer or other party that a law firm represents a person for a particular personal…
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What information should I gather after a motor vehicle accident? — Durham, NC
Gather the information that proves who was involved, what happened, what damage occurred, and how the crash affected you. In North Carolina, fault…
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What information should I gather after a car accident? — Durham, NC
After a car accident in North Carolina, gather information that helps identify the people involved, document the scene, show what happened, confirm…
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What information should I gather after a car accident? — Durham, NC
After a car accident, gather information that shows who was involved, what happened, what evidence exists, and how the crash affected you. In North…
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What happens if the other driver was at fault in a car accident? — Durham, NC
If the other driver was at fault, you may be able to bring a North Carolina personal injury claim against that driver and, usually, their liability…
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What happens if the other driver was at fault for the accident? — Durham, NC
If the other driver was at fault, you may be able to bring a North Carolina personal injury claim against that driver and, in many cases, pursue…
