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Accident Q&A series
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What should I do if important lien or subrogation correspondence is not being received by my attorney? — Durham, NC
Act quickly to create a clear paper trail and ask the lien or subrogation representative to resend the correspondence by more than one method. In a…
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What should I do after going to the emergency room for injuries from a car accident? — Durham, NC
After an emergency room visit, you should save your discharge papers, get the police report, collect medical bills and records, follow any provider…
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What should I do after a motor vehicle accident if I may need to make an injury claim? — Durham, NC
Take care of safety first, report the crash when required, get needed medical attention, preserve evidence, and avoid signing broad settlement…
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What should an injured person do after being hurt in a recreational vehicle accident? — Durham, NC
An injured person should get appropriate medical care, report the incident when required, preserve the vehicle and scene evidence, and avoid signing…
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What medical records are usually needed to support a personal injury case? — Durham, NC
Most North Carolina personal injury cases need complete treatment records, itemized medical bills, payment records, and provider notes that connect…
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What information should I gather after a car crash? — Durham, NC
Gather information that helps show what happened, who was involved, what insurance may apply, and how the crash affected you. In North Carolina,…
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What information does my lawyer need from my medical providers for an injury claim? — Durham, NC
Your lawyer usually needs complete treatment records, itemized bills, balance information, and any provider documentation that connects the treatment…
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What information does an insurance company need to evaluate a damaged wheelchair claim? — Durham, NC
An insurance company usually needs enough information to identify the wheelchair, confirm who owned it, document how it was damaged, and measure the…
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What happens if the other driver was at fault for the accident? — Durham, NC
If the other driver was at fault, you may have a North Carolina personal injury claim against that driver and, in many cases, a claim handled through…
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What happens if the other driver is found responsible in court after a crash? — Durham, NC
If the other driver is found responsible in court after a crash, that result may help your North Carolina injury claim, but it does not automatically…
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What happens if property damage limits may not cover all losses from an accident? — Durham, NC
If the at-fault driver’s property damage coverage is not enough, the insurer may not have to pay more than the applicable policy limit for covered…
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What happens if my only medical bill is from a follow-up visit after an accident? — Durham, NC
Your claim is not automatically over just because the only medical bill is from one follow-up visit. In a North Carolina personal injury claim, the…
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What happens if a medical provider does not send records for my personal injury claim? — Durham, NC
If a medical provider does not send records, your personal injury claim usually slows down because those records help prove treatment, injury-related…
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What happens if a car accident makes an existing medical condition worse? — Durham, NC
A North Carolina car accident claim can include an existing medical condition if the crash made that condition worse or activated symptoms that were…
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What happens after my law firm receives my medical records? — Durham, NC
After your law firm receives medical records, the records are usually reviewed, organized, matched with bills, checked for missing providers or…
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What evidence is needed to prove someone else was at fault for a golf cart accident? — Durham, NC
To prove someone else was at fault for a golf cart accident, you usually need evidence showing what went wrong, who controlled or maintained the…
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What evidence do I need for a car accident claim if there is a police report and hospital records? — Durham, NC
You usually need more than a police report and hospital records for a North Carolina car accident claim. Those records are important starting points,…
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What does it mean if a subrogation company says it cannot handle my personal injury claim file? — Durham, NC
It usually means the subrogation company is not the right party, does not have authority, lacks required information, or cannot process that part of…
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What documents do I need to support my personal injury case? — Durham, NC
You generally need documents that show what happened, who may be at fault, what injuries were connected to the incident, what medical care cost, and…
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Should I accept a final settlement offer after a car accident if medical liens still need to be resolved? — Durham, NC
Usually, you should not accept or sign a final car accident settlement in North Carolina until you understand which medical liens or reimbursement…
