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Accident Q&A series
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What information do I need to provide for a health insurance lien review? — Durham, NC
You will usually need to provide identifying health-plan information, basic accident facts, liability insurance details, medical treatment…
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What information do I need to provide an attorney after a car accident? — Durham, NC
Provide the basic crash details, insurance information, medical history related to your injuries, evidence from the scene, and records showing your…
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What happens if my neck pain and headaches got worse after the accident even though I did not seek treatment right away? — Durham, NC
You may still have a North Carolina personal injury claim even if you did not seek treatment immediately. However, the delay may lead the insurance…
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What happens if I do not return a health insurance lien form in my personal injury case? — Durham, NC
Not returning the form usually does not make a possible health insurance lien or reimbursement claim disappear. It may delay the insurer’s…
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What happens after I sign a personal injury settlement agreement? — Durham, NC
After you sign and return the settlement agreement or release, the insurance company usually reviews the completed document and begins issuing…
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What evidence should I keep after a car accident? — Durham, NC
Keep photographs and videos, driver and witness information, the crash report, medical records and bills, vehicle-damage documents, proof of lost…
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What evidence do I need to support a car accident claim if I was not treated at the scene? — Durham, NC
You can support a North Carolina car accident claim even if you were not treated at the scene, but you still need evidence connecting the collision…
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What compensation can I seek after a motor vehicle accident? — Durham, NC
You may seek compensation for accident-related medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, property damage, and other losses supported by…
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How do pre-existing back problems affect a car accident injury claim? — Durham, NC
Pre-existing back problems do not automatically prevent you from bringing a North Carolina car accident injury claim. You may seek compensation for a…
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How do I request a final medical payment summary for a personal injury claim? — Durham, NC
Send the health plan or its lien administrator a written request for a final, itemized summary of injury-related payments. Include enough identifying…
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How do I know if the other driver is legally responsible for my injuries? — Durham, NC
The other driver may be legally responsible if their unsafe conduct caused the crash and your injuries. A North Carolina car accident claim generally…
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How do I find out whether my health insurance company has a lien on my claim? — Durham, NC
Ask the health plan or its recovery administrator, in writing, whether it claims reimbursement from your personal injury recovery. Request the…
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Can I still recover compensation if I am on disability and did not miss work because of the accident? — Durham, NC
Yes. Being on disability and having no missed wages does not automatically prevent you from pursuing compensation for injuries caused by an accident.…
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Can I still explore my legal options after a car accident without starting a claim right away? — Durham, NC
Yes. You can learn about your legal options, gather records, and evaluate what happened without immediately making a formal injury claim or filing a…
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Can I sign a personal injury settlement release electronically? — Durham, NC
Yes, a personal injury settlement release can generally be signed electronically in North Carolina when you and the insurance company agree to use…
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Can I recover compensation if I was injured in a car accident? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may be able to recover compensation if another person’s negligence caused your car accident and injuries. A North Carolina claim usually…
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Can I recover compensation after a car accident caused by another driver? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may be able to recover compensation if another driver’s negligence caused the crash and you suffered injuries or other covered losses. You…
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Can I make a personal injury claim after a car accident? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may be able to make a personal injury claim if another person’s negligence caused a North Carolina car accident and you suffered injuries or…
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Can I make a claim after a car accident if I did not miss any work? — Durham, NC
Yes. Missing work is not required to make a North Carolina car accident claim because lost income is only one possible type of damage. You must still…
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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 if another person’s negligence caused the motor vehicle accident and your injuries. You will…
