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Accident Q&A series
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What happens after I approve the demand package for my personal injury case? — Durham, NC
After you approve the demand package, your law firm can usually send it to the insurance company for review. The insurer then evaluates liability,…
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What does it mean to send a demand to the insurance company in a personal injury case? — Durham, NC
Sending a demand means presenting the insurance company with a written request to resolve your personal injury claim, usually supported by records,…
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What can I do if the other driver's insurance adjuster is not responding about my damaged motorcycle? — Durham, NC
You can keep the motorcycle claim moving by documenting your contact attempts, getting the crash report, contacting the insurance carrier's main…
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How do I resolve a health plan reimbursement claim after a personal injury case settles? — Durham, NC
Resolve it by confirming the health plan’s legal basis, matching the claimed payments to injury-related care, documenting the settlement…
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How can I protect my rights after a car accident? — Durham, NC
You can protect your rights after a car accident by documenting what happened, getting and saving medical and insurance records, avoiding unsupported…
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How can I get the other driver's insurance claim number after a motorcycle accident? — Durham, NC
You usually get the other driver's insurance claim number by reporting the crash to that driver's insurance company and asking for the assigned claim…
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How are ambulance service liens handled in a personal injury claim? — Durham, NC
Ambulance service liens in a North Carolina personal injury claim are usually handled as part of the settlement disbursement process. A valid lien…
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Do I have to talk to the other driver's insurance company if I have an attorney? — Durham, NC
Usually, no. If you have an attorney for a North Carolina car accident injury claim, the other driver's insurance company should generally…
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Do I have to see a specific chiropractor for my car accident injury claim? — Durham, NC
No. North Carolina personal injury law does not require you to see one particular chiropractor for a car accident injury claim. What matters for the…
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Can settlement funds be distributed before a health insurance lien is resolved? — Durham, NC
Sometimes, but only if the law firm can safely protect any valid reimbursement claim or lien. In North Carolina, certain medical liens require…
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Can my sibling who was driving in the same crash bring their own injury claim? — Durham, NC
Yes. In North Carolina, a sibling who was driving in the same crash may bring a separate injury claim if someone else’s negligence caused or…
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Can medical liens be negotiated before a personal injury settlement is finalized? — Durham, NC
Yes. In many North Carolina personal injury claims, medical liens can be reviewed and negotiated before a settlement is finalized, and doing that…
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Can I still pursue a car accident claim if I lost the police report and driver exchange form? — Durham, NC
Yes. Losing the police report or driver exchange form does not automatically prevent you from pursuing a North Carolina car accident claim. The…
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Can I still include chiropractic treatment in my injury claim if I had a gap in medical care after a car accident? — Durham, NC
Yes, chiropractic treatment may still be included in a North Carolina car accident injury claim even if there was a gap in care. The key questions…
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Can I sign personal injury settlement documents electronically? — Durham, NC
Yes, many personal injury settlement documents can be signed electronically if the parties agree to use electronic records and the document does not…
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Can I pursue payment for motorcycle repairs through the other driver's insurance? — Durham, NC
Yes, you can usually open a property damage claim with the other driver's insurance if the other driver may be legally responsible for the motorcycle…
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Can I include ambulance, emergency room, and doctor bills in a car accident injury claim? — Durham, NC
Yes. In a North Carolina car accident injury claim, you can usually include ambulance, emergency room, hospital, primary care, and other doctor bills…
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Can I correct mistakes in a pre-demand verification before it is sent to the insurance company? — Durham, NC
Yes. If you see a mistake in a pre-demand verification, you should tell the law firm before you approve it and before the demand is sent to the…
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Can I bring a personal injury claim after a motor vehicle accident? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may be able to bring a personal injury claim after a motor vehicle accident in North Carolina if someone else’s careless conduct caused your…
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Can I bring a personal injury claim after a car accident? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may be able to bring a personal injury claim after a car accident if you were injured and another person’s careless conduct caused or helped…
