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Accident Q&A series
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What should I consider before accepting an insurance settlement for an injury claim? — Durham, NC
Before accepting an insurance settlement, consider whether the amount fairly accounts for your documented injuries, medical bills, future care…
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What should I consider before accepting a settlement offer from an insurance company? — Durham, NC
Before accepting a settlement offer, consider whether it accounts for your injury-related losses, medical bills, possible liens, fault disputes,…
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What should be included in a personal injury demand package? — Durham, NC
A personal injury demand package should clearly explain liability, injuries, medical treatment, damages, and the amount demanded, with records that…
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What is a letter of representation for medical treatment after a car accident? — Durham, NC
A letter of representation is a notice from a lawyer telling a medical provider, insurer, or other claim-related company that the lawyer represents…
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What information should I review before accepting a settlement offer in a personal injury claim? — Durham, NC
Before accepting a personal injury settlement offer, review the offer amount, the release language, fault issues, medical bills, liens, subrogation…
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What information should I have ready when discussing my car accident case with a new law firm? — Durham, NC
Have the crash details, insurance information, medical records, prior law firm communications, claim numbers, and any deadline information ready. In…
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What information should I gather after a car accident? — Durham, NC
Gather information that helps show who was involved, what happened, what damage occurred, what injuries were reported, and which insurance companies…
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What information is usually needed to approve a settlement for a child? — Durham, NC
A North Carolina child’s personal injury settlement usually needs enough information for the court to decide whether the settlement protects the…
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What happens if the insurance company rejects my personal injury counteroffer? — Durham, NC
If the insurance company rejects your personal injury counteroffer, the claim is usually not over. In North Carolina, your attorney may continue…
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What happens if the insurance company rejects my counteroffer in a personal injury claim? — Durham, NC
If the insurance company rejects your counteroffer, the claim usually moves back into negotiation, further documentation, or a decision about whether…
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What happens if I was partly at fault for a car accident? — Durham, NC
Being partly at fault can create a serious problem in a North Carolina car accident injury claim. North Carolina allows contributory negligence as a…
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What happens if a medical lien is higher than the insurance company's settlement offer? — Durham, NC
If a medical lien is higher than the insurance company's settlement offer, the settlement usually should not be disbursed until the lien is verified,…
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What happens after my lawyer sends a demand package to the insurance company? — Durham, NC
After your lawyer sends a demand package, the insurance company usually reviews liability, medical records, bills, lost income documents, insurance…
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What does it mean when two law firms work together on a car accident claim? — Durham, NC
It usually means one law firm referred the car accident claim to another firm or asked another firm to help as co-counsel. In North Carolina, the…
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What does court approval of a minor settlement involve? — Durham, NC
Court approval of a minor settlement usually means a North Carolina judge reviews the proposed personal injury settlement to decide whether it…
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What compensation can I ask for after a car accident injury? — Durham, NC
You can usually ask for compensation tied to injury-related losses, such as medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering, out-of-pocket costs, and…
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Should I make a counteroffer before all medical liens are confirmed? — Durham, NC
Usually, you should be careful about making a firm counteroffer before medical liens are confirmed. In a North Carolina personal injury claim, valid…
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How do passenger injury claims work when a parent driving the car is accused of causing the crash? — Durham, NC
A child passenger may still have a personal injury claim even when the accused driver is the child’s parent. In North Carolina, a parent-child…
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How do I respond if the insurance company has not made an offer on my injury claim? — Durham, NC
If the insurance company has not made an offer, the next step is usually to confirm receipt of the demand package, ask what is delaying the review,…
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How do I know whether a settlement offer is fair for my injury claim? — Durham, NC
A settlement offer is generally fair only if it reflects the evidence of fault, the full scope of supported damages, available insurance, liens,…
