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Accident Q&A series
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What should I know before signing a release for a personal injury settlement?
Before signing a personal injury settlement release, understand that it usually ends your right to pursue the released claims in exchange for payment.
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What should I do if the insurance company has not confirmed whether PIP or medical payments coverage is available?
Do not assume coverage exists or does not exist just because the insurer has not answered.
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What should I do after being involved in a motor vehicle accident?
After a motor vehicle accident in North Carolina, focus first on safety, getting needed medical attention, reporting the crash when required, and preserving…
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What should I do after a motor vehicle accident?
After a motor vehicle accident, focus first on safety, required reporting, medical documentation, and preserving evidence.
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What should I consider before accepting a personal injury settlement offer?
Before accepting a personal injury settlement offer, consider whether the amount fairly accounts for your documented losses, the risks of the claim, unpaid…
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What medical records do I need for a personal injury claim?
You usually need records and bills from every provider who evaluated or treated the injuries connected to the incident.
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What information should I give my lawyer when I start seeing a chiropractor after an accident?
Give your lawyer the chiropractor’s full contact information, the date of your first visit, why you are treating, and any paperwork, bills, appointment cards,…
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What information should I gather after a car accident?
Gather information that shows who was involved, what happened, who saw it, what damage occurred, and how your injuries developed.
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What information is needed to resolve a health insurance reimbursement claim after a car accident?
To resolve a health insurance reimbursement claim after a North Carolina car accident, you usually need proof of the health plan, an itemized list of…
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What information does a healthcare provider need before releasing my records to my lawyer?
A North Carolina healthcare provider usually needs enough information to identify you, confirm what records are being requested, and verify that you…
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What information can help dispute an insurance denial for an injury claim?
The most helpful information is the evidence that addresses the insurer’s stated reason for denial.
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What happens to outstanding medical treatment balances during a personal injury settlement?
Outstanding medical treatment balances may be paid, negotiated, or left as a separate debt depending on the bill, the provider’s lien rights, health insurance…
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What happens if there is a public benefits lien on my personal injury settlement?
A public benefits lien usually must be identified, verified, and resolved before the settlement funds can be fully distributed.
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What happens if the police report lists insurance information that turns out to be inactive or incorrect?
The police report is a starting point, not a guarantee that the listed insurance policy was active on the crash date.
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What happens if the other driver was at fault in a car accident?
If the other driver was at fault, you may be able to bring an insurance claim or personal injury claim for crash-related losses.
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What happens if the other driver says I was at fault?
The other driver’s accusation does not decide fault by itself. In a North Carolina motor vehicle accident claim, insurers and, if necessary, a court look at…
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What happens if the other driver caused the accident?
If the other driver caused the accident, you may be able to bring an injury or property-damage claim against that driver and available insurance coverage.
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What happens if the other driver caused my accident?
If the other driver caused your accident, you may be able to bring a North Carolina personal injury claim against that driver and, usually, deal with that…
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What happens if I reject an insurance company's settlement offer?
Rejecting an insurance company's settlement offer usually does not end your personal injury claim.
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What happens after my attorney submits a counteroffer to the insurance adjuster?
After your attorney submits a counteroffer, the insurer usually reviews the demand, checks its authority, and responds with a new offer, questions, a request…
