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Accident Q&A series
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Can I make an injury claim if I kept working after the accident? — Durham, NC
Yes. In North Carolina, continuing to work after a crash does not automatically prevent an injury claim. It may affect how lost-income damages are…
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Can an insurance company hold my settlement money until a Medicare repayment amount is confirmed? — Durham, NC
Yes. In a North Carolina personal injury claim, it is common for settlement funds to be held until Medicare’s final repayment amount is confirmed,…
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Can a business's letter about my injury claim affect what I should do next? — Durham, NC
Yes. A letter from the business involved in your injury claim can affect what you should do next because it may contain deadlines, requests for…
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What should I consider before accepting a settlement offer from the other driver's insurance company? — Durham, NC
Before accepting a settlement offer, make sure you understand what claims the payment would end, whether your treatment and losses are fully…
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What medical records should I keep after surgery for a personal injury case? — Durham, NC
Keep the full set of records tied to the surgery and your follow-up care, not just the hospital bill. In a North Carolina personal injury case,…
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What medical records do I need to provide for my injury case? — Durham, NC
You usually need both your treatment records and your itemized medical bills from each provider that treated you for the injury. In a North Carolina…
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What medical records are usually needed before a personal injury case can move toward settlement? — Durham, NC
Usually, a North Carolina personal injury case can move toward settlement once the key treatment records, itemized medical bills, and a clear picture…
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What happens if the other driver swerved into our lane and caused the crash? — Durham, NC
If the other driver crossed into your lane and caused the collision, that may support an injury claim against that driver and possibly their…
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What happens if I stop treatment because there is not much more the doctors can do? — Durham, NC
If your treatment is mostly finished because your doctors believe there is little more to do, that does not automatically hurt your North Carolina…
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What happens if I send my title before I understand the insurance paperwork? — Durham, NC
Sending your vehicle title too early can make it easier for the insurer to treat the property-damage part of the claim as finalized, especially if…
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What happens if a medical provider says I still owe a bill after the insurer says it already paid that provider? — Durham, NC
If a medical provider says you still owe a bill after the insurer says it paid, the issue is usually a payment-tracking problem, a partial payment,…
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What happens if a driver hits me while I am on a bicycle? — Durham, NC
If a driver hits you while you are riding a bicycle in Durham, you may have a North Carolina injury claim, but the outcome often depends on fault,…
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What happens after the insurance company accepts coverage and liability in a car accident case? — Durham, NC
After the insurance company accepts coverage and liability, the case usually moves into the damages stage. That means the main focus becomes medical…
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What happens after my lawyer sends a demand to the insurance company? — Durham, NC
After your lawyer sends a demand, the insurance company usually reviews the claim package, compares the records and bills to the facts of the…
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What evidence do I need to support a motor vehicle accident injury claim? — Durham, NC
You usually need evidence that shows how the crash happened, who was at fault, what injuries you suffered, and how those injuries affected your life…
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What does it mean when a medical provider wants to hold my bill for an attorney? — Durham, NC
It usually means the provider may wait to seek payment until a personal injury claim resolves, rather than demanding full payment right away. In…
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What do I need to do to close out a car accident case when Medicare and underinsured motorist coverage are both involved? — Durham, NC
To close out this kind of Durham car accident case, the claim usually needs to be fully resolved on the insurance side and the Medicare repayment…
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What damages can be included in a personal injury claim after a fracture and ongoing pain? — Durham, NC
A North Carolina personal injury claim may include more than just the emergency bill after a fracture. Depending on the evidence, damages can include…
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What can I do if my health coverage changed while I was still getting treatment after an accident? — Durham, NC
If your health coverage changed during accident treatment, you may still be able to move your injury claim forward, but the billing and lien issues…
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What can I do if another driver hit the front side of my car and I have back and neck pain? — Durham, NC
You may be able to pursue a North Carolina personal injury claim if the other driver caused the crash and your back and neck pain is tied to it. The…
