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Accident Q&A series
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Can a structured settlement affect a child’s public benefits when the payments are received later? — Durham, NC
Yes. Delaying structured settlement payments does not automatically protect a child’s public benefits. A future payment may be treated as income when…
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Can a personal injury settlement be placed into an annuity instead of paid by check? — Durham, NC
Yes. A North Carolina personal injury or wrongful death settlement may be funded through a structured settlement annuity rather than paid entirely by…
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Can a personal injury settlement be changed after I sign the release? — Durham, NC
Usually, a personal injury settlement cannot be changed after you sign a valid release. Under North Carolina law, a signed release is generally…
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Can a minor’s personal injury settlement be structured instead of paid out all at once? — Durham, NC
Yes. A North Carolina minor’s personal injury settlement may be structured so that some or all of the net proceeds are paid at scheduled times rather…
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Who may be responsible when an injury happens at a physical therapy clinic inside a building owned or managed by someone else? — Durham, NC
More than one party may be responsible, including the clinic, building owner, property manager, or a company hired to inspect and maintain the…
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What should I do if the insurance company needs more information about my injury claim? — Durham, NC
Send the request to the law firm handling your claim and work with the firm to provide accurate, relevant information. Do not ignore the request, but…
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What should I do if the insurance company has not provided all the information needed for my injury claim? — Durham, NC
Ask your attorney to identify the missing information, confirm when it was requested, and follow up with the insurance company in writing. The next…
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What should I do if a medical provider contacts me while my injury claim is pending? — Durham, NC
Respond promptly, but first confirm why the medical provider is contacting you and request the details in writing. A pending North Carolina injury…
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What should I do after being involved in a motor vehicle accident? — Durham, NC
Protect everyone’s safety, report the accident when required, exchange information, document the scene, and seek medical attention if you believe you…
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What should I do after being involved in a motor vehicle accident? — Durham, NC
After a motor vehicle accident, protect your safety, report the crash when required, exchange information, document the scene, and preserve records…
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What rights does a surviving spouse have over funeral arrangements and burial decisions when relatives interfere? — Durham, NC
In North Carolina, a surviving spouse generally has priority over adult children, parents, siblings, and other relatives to authorize funeral,…
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What medical records should I gather after being treated for an injury? — Durham, NC
Gather the complete medical chart from every provider involved in your injury care, including emergency records, visit notes, test reports, imaging,…
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What medical records do I need after finishing treatment for an injury claim? — Durham, NC
You generally need the complete treatment chart, final or discharge note, itemized bills, and a billing ledger from every provider who treated the…
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What medical documents are needed before a personal injury demand can be sent to the insurance company? — Durham, NC
A personal injury demand usually should include complete injury-related medical records and itemized bills from each provider. Depending on the…
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What information should I gather from an insurance company after an accident? — Durham, NC
Gather the claim number, adjuster’s contact information, identity of the insured, applicable policy and coverage information, the insurer’s position…
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What information should I gather after a motor vehicle accident? — Durham, NC
Gather information about the drivers, vehicles, insurance, witnesses, crash location, property damage, injuries, medical care, and financial losses.…
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What information should I gather after a motor vehicle accident? — Durham, NC
Gather information identifying the drivers, vehicles, insurers, witnesses, location, and investigating officer, along with photographs, medical…
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What happens when my attorney tries to settle my injury claim with the insurance company? — Durham, NC
Your attorney usually gathers supporting evidence, presents the claim to the insurance company, responds to the adjuster’s questions, and negotiates…
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What happens in a personal injury case after I finish chiropractic treatment? — Durham, NC
After you finish chiropractic treatment, the law firm will usually request the completed treatment records, itemized bills, and account information,…
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What happens if the other driver was at fault in a car accident? — Durham, NC
If the other driver caused the accident, you may have a North Carolina claim for injuries and other losses caused by that driver’s negligence. Fault…
