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Accident Q&A series
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What happens if my spouse's condition changes after we start discussing a settlement? — Durham, NC
If your spouse’s condition changes after settlement talks begin, that can affect how the claim should be evaluated, especially if treatment is still…
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What happens if Medicare has a lien on my car accident settlement? — Durham, NC
If Medicare paid for accident-related treatment, part of your car accident settlement may need to be repaid before the money is fully disbursed. In…
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What happens if an imaging center contacts me about an MRI that I do not think I need for my car accident case? — Durham, NC
An imaging center contacting you about an MRI does not automatically mean you must schedule it for your North Carolina car accident claim. What…
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What documents do I usually need to provide when an insurance company is taking possession of a damaged vehicle? — Durham, NC
Usually, yes. When an insurance company is taking possession of a damaged vehicle as part of a North Carolina property damage claim, it often asks…
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What documents am I supposed to provide when an insurance company takes possession of my car? — Durham, NC
If an insurance company is taking possession of your car as part of a North Carolina total-loss or salvage claim, it is often appropriate for the…
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What can I do if another driver pulled out in front of me and I was hurt in the crash? — Durham, NC
You may be able to pursue an injury claim against the other driver if the evidence shows that driver failed to yield and caused the crash. In North…
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Should I tell the insurance company to contact my lawyer if they ask about my doctors or medical treatment after a car accident? — Durham, NC
Yes, if a lawyer is handling your injury claim, it is usually reasonable to tell the insurance company to contact your lawyer about your doctors,…
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How does an insurance company decide what to offer in a personal injury settlement? — Durham, NC
An insurance company usually looks at liability, the seriousness of the injuries, medical records and bills, out-of-pocket losses, and how believable…
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How do I verify which medical providers were paid by the insurance company after my accident? — Durham, NC
You can usually verify this by requesting a written payment history from the insurer and comparing it to your providers’ billing records. In a North…
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How do I prove my injuries were caused by the crash if I was not taken by ambulance from the scene? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may still be able to prove your injuries were caused by the crash even if you were not taken from the scene by ambulance. In a North…
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How do I prove my back injuries were caused by the accident if I went to the emergency room and then saw a chiropractor? — Durham, NC
You prove it by connecting the crash to your symptoms with consistent records, timing, and treatment history. In North Carolina, the insurer will…
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How do I make sure the insurance company only contacts my lawyer about my injury claim? — Durham, NC
Yes. Once the insurance company knows you are represented, you can direct it to communicate through your lawyer instead of contacting you about the…
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How do I know whether a settlement offer is fair after an accident that caused surgery and other medical treatment? — Durham, NC
A settlement offer is only fair if it reasonably accounts for the full effect of the injury, not just the insurer’s latest number. In a North…
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How do I know when I have reached the point where my injury claim is ready to settle? — Durham, NC
Your injury claim may be ready to settle when your treatment is mostly complete, your condition is stable enough to understand the lasting effects,…
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Can medical bills from the emergency room and ambulance be taken out of my personal injury settlement? — Durham, NC
Yes, they can be, but not every bill should automatically come out of your settlement. In North Carolina, certain injury-related medical providers,…
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Can I settle my personal injury case if I am mostly done with treatment but might still attend therapy? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may be able to settle a North Carolina personal injury case when treatment is mostly finished, but timing matters. If you settle too early,…
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Can I send my vehicle title and bill of sale to the insurance company if they are handling the damage claim? — Durham, NC
Yes, sometimes sending the vehicle title and related ownership paperwork is a normal part of a North Carolina property-damage claim, especially if…
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Can I recover for my vehicle damage after a car accident if the insurance company says it will pay once my policy is reinstated? — Durham, NC
Maybe, but you should not assume payment is guaranteed just because an insurance company said it may pay after a policy is reinstated. In North…
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Can I recover compensation if my shoulder, neck, and back injuries are keeping me from doing my delivery job? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may be able to recover compensation if crash-related shoulder, neck, and back injuries are limiting your ability to do delivery work. In…
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Can I recover compensation for medical treatment and physical therapy after a car accident? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may be able to recover compensation for medical treatment and physical therapy after a car accident in North Carolina if the care was…
