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Accident Q&A series
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Can I ask the insurance company to consider my transportation problems when negotiating a settlement?
Yes. You can ask the insurance company to consider transportation problems, but their settlement significance usually depends on whether the accident caused…
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Can I ask my medical provider to resend records to my personal injury lawyer?
Yes. You may ask your medical provider to resend records directly to your personal injury lawyer, although the provider may require a current written…
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Can health insurance or Medicaid be paid back from a car accident settlement?
Yes. Medicaid and some health plans may have a right to reimbursement from a North Carolina car accident settlement when they paid medical expenses related to…
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Can an insurance company require proof of ownership before replacing damaged medical equipment?
Yes. An insurance company may reasonably ask for proof showing who owned damaged medical equipment and who suffered the financial loss before paying for…
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Can an insurance company pay a third party for property used by an injured person?
Yes. An insurance company may pay a third party who can show that the third party owned property used by an injured person and that a covered event caused…
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Can an insurance claim cover replacement of medical equipment that was borrowed from someone else?
Yes, an insurance claim may cover borrowed medical equipment if the equipment was damaged or lost in a covered event and the insured person is legally…
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Can an estate claim include damage to medical equipment that the deceased person was borrowing?
Yes, possibly. Under North Carolina law, a person lawfully possessing borrowed medical equipment may have a property interest that supports a claim, while the…
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Why are medical bills and records important for a car accident settlement demand?
Medical bills and records help document what injuries were reported, how providers evaluated them, the treatment received, and the related expenses.
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Who is responsible for sending the settlement check after a release is completed?
The party funding the settlement is responsible for issuing the settlement check.
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Who is allowed to file a wrongful death claim for a deceased loved one?
In North Carolina, a wrongful death claim generally must be filed by the deceased person’s court-authorized personal representative or collector—not directly…
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Who has authority to decide how a child’s personal injury settlement funds are handled when the child is in legal custody?
The court generally has final authority over how a child’s personal injury settlement is approved and protected.
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Who coordinates settlement funds when both a guardian and an estate administrator are involved?
The estate administrator usually coordinates the wrongful death claim and its overall distribution, while the guardian manages or receives the portion…
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What should I review before signing a personal injury settlement release?
Review whether the release accurately states the settlement terms, identifies every claim and party being released, addresses medical bills or reimbursement…
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What should I do if I do not remember every medical provider I saw after an accident?
Start with the providers you remember and tell your law firm that the list may be incomplete.
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What should I do after my doctor says my injury treatment is complete?
After your doctor says treatment is complete, obtain the final medical note and begin collecting complete records and itemized bills from every provider…
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What should I do after a car accident if I have neck, back, and shoulder pain?
Get appropriate medical attention, follow your providers’ instructions, and accurately document your neck, back, and shoulder symptoms.
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What medical treatment information do I need to provide for a personal injury claim?
Provide a complete list of every provider and facility that evaluated or treated injuries related to the incident, along with treatment dates, contact…
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What kinds of damages can be included in a wrongful death case?
North Carolina wrongful death damages may include medical expenses related to the fatal injury, the deceased person’s pain and suffering, reasonable funeral…
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What information is usually needed to finalize a structured settlement for a minor?
Finalizing a minor’s structured settlement usually requires verified identifying information, proof of who has legal authority to act for the child, an exact…
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What information is usually needed before a car accident injury claim can move forward?
A car accident injury claim usually needs evidence of fault, insurance information, complete medical records and bills, proof of financial losses, and…
