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Accident Q&A series
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Can an insurance company ignore a personal injury settlement demand? — Durham, NC
Yes, an insurance company may fail to respond to a personal injury settlement demand, but silence does not automatically make the claim settled or…
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Can a hospital or medical billing company be paid from my personal injury settlement? — Durham, NC
Yes, a hospital, medical provider, or billing company may be paid from a North Carolina personal injury settlement if it has a valid lien,…
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Why would my chiropractor need a letter of representation for my car accident injury treatment? — Durham, NC
Your chiropractor may need a letter of representation to confirm that a law firm represents you for the car accident claim and to know where to send…
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Who is responsible for getting a final lien letter from a benefits program after an injury case? — Durham, NC
Responsibility is usually shared, but if you have an attorney, the attorney often requests the final lien or final demand letter after receiving the…
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Who has authority to sign settlement documents for a child? — Durham, NC
Usually, a child cannot sign binding personal injury settlement documents for themselves in North Carolina. A parent or guardian may sign some…
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What should I do if my workplace injury claim has the wrong injury details? — Durham, NC
Ask for the injury details to be corrected in writing and back up the correction with medical records, appointment notes, and a clear timeline of…
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What should I do if I received and lost a lien-related letter? — Durham, NC
Tell your attorney right away and provide every detail you remember about the lien-related letter. In a North Carolina personal injury matter, a…
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What medical bills do I need to support a car accident injury claim? — Durham, NC
You generally need complete, itemized medical bills for every accident-related provider, along with records, insurance payment information, and any…
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What is a final medical lien summary in a personal injury case? — Durham, NC
A final medical lien summary is a written breakdown of the amount a medical provider, health plan, or lien administrator claims must be repaid from a…
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What is a final lien letter in a personal injury settlement? — Durham, NC
A final lien letter is the written statement from a lienholder or government benefit program showing the final amount it claims must be repaid from a…
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What insurance coverage might apply after an accident or injury? — Durham, NC
Several types of insurance may apply after an accident or injury, including liability coverage, uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage, medical…
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What information does my medical provider need for my uninsured motorist injury claim? — Durham, NC
Your medical provider usually needs enough information to identify the accident-related treatment, bill the proper payor, and document how your…
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What happens if the other driver’s insurance coverage cannot be confirmed after a car accident? — Durham, NC
If the other driver’s insurance coverage cannot be confirmed, your own uninsured motorist coverage may need to be opened and investigated while the…
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What happens if the insurance company will not make a fair offer on my injury claim? — Durham, NC
If the insurance company will not make a fair offer, your claim does not have to end there. In North Carolina, you may be able to respond with…
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What happens if the insurance company refuses to increase its settlement offer? — Durham, NC
If the insurance company refuses to increase its settlement offer, the claim usually does not end automatically. In a North Carolina personal injury…
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What happens if my car insurance already paid some of my medical bills after an accident? — Durham, NC
Your injury claim may still continue, but the payments must be tracked carefully. In North Carolina, your own auto insurance may pay medical bills…
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What happens if I used my own health insurance for medication related to a work injury? — Durham, NC
Using your own health insurance for medication after a North Carolina work injury usually does not end your workers’ compensation claim. It can,…
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What happens after my injury case settles if my health plan has a subrogation claim? — Durham, NC
After your injury case settles, a health plan subrogation claim usually must be reviewed and resolved before all settlement funds can be disbursed.…
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What happens after a minor settlement is approved? — Durham, NC
After a minor settlement is approved in North Carolina, the written court order controls what happens next. Usually, the insurance payment is…
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What evidence do I need to bring a civil claim after an assault? — Durham, NC
You need evidence showing who assaulted you, what happened, how the assault caused your injuries, and what losses you are claiming. In North…
