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Accident Q&A series
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Can I ask questions or request changes before signing a personal injury settlement release? — Durham, NC
Yes. You may ask questions and request corrections or changes before electronically signing a personal injury settlement release. The insurer does…
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Can an insurance company discuss a settlement offer when I already have an attorney? — Durham, NC
Yes. An insurance company may discuss a settlement offer with your attorney or communicate through your attorney’s law firm. Once the insurer knows…
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Can a public benefits program take part of my personal injury settlement? — Durham, NC
Yes. A public benefits program may have a legal right to reimbursement from a North Carolina personal injury settlement when it paid medical expenses…
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What should I do if someone is already looking into my car accident claim? — Durham, NC
First, confirm who is reviewing your car accident claim and whether that person is an attorney, an insurance representative, or someone else. Ask…
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What should I do if I am still treating for injuries after a motor vehicle accident? — Durham, NC
Continue making treatment decisions with your medical providers, follow their instructions, and document your care carefully. Do not rush to resolve…
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What should I do after being involved in a motor vehicle accident? — Durham, NC
Start by getting to a safe location, checking for injuries, contacting law enforcement when appropriate, and exchanging identifying and insurance…
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What should I do after being injured in a motor vehicle accident? — Durham, NC
Protect your safety, report the accident, seek medical attention if you believe you need it, and preserve information about the vehicles, witnesses,…
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What should I consider before agreeing to a personal injury settlement? — Durham, NC
Before agreeing to a personal injury settlement, consider whether it accounts for your documented losses, unresolved medical issues, liability risks,…
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What information should I gather after a motor vehicle accident? — Durham, NC
Gather contact and insurance information, photographs, witness details, the crash-report number, medical documents, repair records, and every…
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What information should I gather after a car accident? — Durham, NC
Gather contact and insurance information, photographs and video, witness details, the crash report number, medical records, repair documents, and…
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What information do I need to give a lawyer after a car accident? — Durham, NC
Give the lawyer a clear account of the crash, the names of everyone involved, insurance information, photographs, the crash report, medical-provider…
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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, vehicle damage, lost income, and other supported losses.…
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What happens if the other driver caused my car accident? — Durham, NC
If the other driver caused your car accident, you may have a North Carolina claim for injuries and related losses caused by that driver’s negligence.…
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What happens if the insurance company refuses to reconsider a denied injury claim? — Durham, NC
The insurer’s refusal usually ends voluntary negotiations unless meaningful new evidence changes its position, but it does not necessarily decide…
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What happens if I reject an insurance company's settlement offer after an accident? — Durham, NC
Rejecting an insurance company’s settlement offer usually means your claim remains unresolved and negotiations may continue, but the insurer does not…
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What evidence should I keep after a car accident? — Durham, NC
Keep photographs and videos, witness information, the crash report, insurance communications, medical records and bills, proof of lost income, repair…
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What evidence do I need for a car accident injury claim? — Durham, NC
You generally need evidence showing how the crash happened, who was responsible, how you were injured, and what losses followed. Helpful items…
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What evidence can help prove injuries from a low-impact car accident? — Durham, NC
Medical records, provider opinions, crash evidence, witness accounts, and proof of how your condition changed can help establish injuries from a…
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What does it mean when a demand has been sent in my personal injury case? — Durham, NC
A demand has been sent means your attorney has usually presented the injury claim to an insurance company or other responsible party and requested a…
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What does it mean if my injury claim has a self-funded ERISA lien? — Durham, NC
A self-funded ERISA lien generally means an employer health plan claims a contractual right to be repaid from your injury settlement for…
