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Accident Q&A series
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Can my injury settlement be finalized if a benefits lien has not been confirmed? — Durham, NC
Usually, the settlement may be agreed to before a benefits lien is fully confirmed, but the money should not be fully disbursed until the lien issue…
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Can my health insurance company claim part of my injury recovery? — Durham, NC
Yes, it is possible for a health insurer, public benefit program, or medical provider to claim part of an injury recovery, but the answer depends on…
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Can my car accident injury claim move forward if the other driver’s insurer has not accepted coverage? — Durham, NC
Yes. A North Carolina car accident injury claim can often keep moving while the other driver’s insurer investigates or refuses to confirm coverage.…
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Can I use uninsured motorist coverage after a hit-and-run accident? — Durham, NC
Yes, uninsured motorist coverage may apply after a North Carolina hit-and-run accident if the at-fault driver cannot be identified and the claim…
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Can I use my uninsured motorist coverage if the at-fault driver’s insurance cannot be found? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may be able to open an uninsured motorist claim with your own auto insurer if the at-fault driver’s insurance cannot be found or later…
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Can I sue someone who assaulted me for medical bills and pain and suffering? — Durham, NC
Yes. In North Carolina, you may be able to bring a civil personal injury claim against the person who assaulted you for medical expenses, pain and…
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Can I subpoena a police report for my civil injury case if I am representing myself? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may be able to subpoena police records in a North Carolina civil injury case if a lawsuit has been filed and you follow the civil subpoena…
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Can I settle my injury claim without filing a lawsuit if I want to avoid court? — Durham, NC
Yes. Many North Carolina personal injury claims settle through insurance negotiations without a lawsuit. The main caveat is that settlement talks do…
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Can I receive money from an insurance policy after my injury claim? — Durham, NC
Maybe, but it depends on whether your injury claim is still open, what was released or settled, and whether another insurance coverage applies. In…
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Can I push for a settlement because I need money to move? — Durham, NC
Yes, you can ask the insurance company to move the claim forward and explain that relocation creates financial pressure. However, in a North Carolina…
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Can I keep treating for injuries while my hit-and-run claim is still being set up? — Durham, NC
Yes. You can usually continue injury-related treatment while a North Carolina hit-and-run claim is being opened, but you should keep careful records…
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Can I get medical treatment if the claim representative is not responding after I was hurt at work? — Durham, NC
Yes, you can still seek medical treatment if you were hurt at work and the claim representative is not responding. In North Carolina, workers'…
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Can emergency medical treatment records be requested for my injury claim if the account was sent to collections? — Durham, NC
Yes. Emergency medical treatment records and billing information can usually still be requested for a North Carolina injury claim even if the account…
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Can a medical collections company ask my personal injury attorney to confirm they represent me? — Durham, NC
Yes. A medical collections company may ask a North Carolina personal injury attorney to confirm representation before discussing an injury-related…
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Can a business or property owner be responsible if I was assaulted on the premises? — Durham, NC
Yes, a business or property owner can sometimes be responsible after an assault on the premises, but not just because the assault happened there.…
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What should I do if there are no new updates during settlement negotiations? — Durham, NC
If there are no new updates during settlement negotiations, it usually means the claim is still being reviewed, discussed, or evaluated rather than…
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What should I do if the other driver may have given the wrong insurance information after a car accident? — Durham, NC
Do not assume the claim is over just because the other driver’s insurance information appears wrong. In a North Carolina car accident claim, you…
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What should I do after my spouse and child are hit by a car in another jurisdiction? — Durham, NC
Start by getting medical care, preserving evidence, and contacting a personal injury attorney licensed where the crash happened. If the accident…
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What should I do after being involved in a motor vehicle accident? — Durham, NC
After a motor vehicle accident in North Carolina, focus first on safety, medical needs, reporting the crash when required, and preserving evidence.…
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What should I consider before accepting an insurance settlement for neck and back injuries? — Durham, NC
Before accepting a settlement for neck and back injuries, consider whether the offer accounts for your medical treatment, lingering symptoms, missed…
