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Accident Q&A series
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Can a personal injury claim involve both the golf cart owner and the property owner? — Durham, NC
Yes. A North Carolina personal injury claim can involve both the golf cart owner and the property owner if each may have contributed to the accident.…
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Why is it important to finish treatment before resolving an injury claim? — Durham, NC
It is important because a settlement usually ends the injury claim, even if symptoms continue or more bills appear later. In a North Carolina…
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Who receives MedPay payments when an injured person is represented by a lawyer? — Durham, NC
MedPay payments usually go according to the auto policy, the insurer’s claim procedures, any signed assignments or authorizations, and the lawyer’s…
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What should I think about before accepting a personal injury settlement offer? — Durham, NC
Before accepting a personal injury settlement offer, consider whether the amount, release terms, unpaid medical bills, liens, insurance issues, and…
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What should I do if property management fixed the dangerous condition after my fall? — Durham, NC
Document what the condition looked like before and after the repair, and keep every message about the repair. In North Carolina, a later repair does…
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What should I do if my injury symptoms get worse after an orthopedic visit? — Durham, NC
If your symptoms get worse after an orthopedic visit, document the change, notify the appropriate medical provider, and follow the provider’s…
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What should I do if accident-related medical payments affect approval for needed medical equipment? — Durham, NC
Start by getting the denial, delay, or approval issue in writing and separating the health insurance decision from the car accident settlement claim.…
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What should I consider before accepting a final injury settlement offer? — Durham, NC
Before accepting a final injury settlement offer, consider whether the offer accounts for your injuries, medical bills, lost income, future needs,…
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What medical records and bills does an insurer need for a MedPay claim? — Durham, NC
For a North Carolina MedPay claim, the insurer usually needs itemized medical bills and enough related medical records to show the treatment, dates…
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What information is usually included in a personal injury demand? — Durham, NC
A personal injury demand usually includes the facts of the incident, why the other party is claimed to be responsible, injury and treatment…
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What happens if the other driver was charged after my car accident? — Durham, NC
The other driver being charged can be important evidence, but it does not automatically win your North Carolina injury claim. The traffic or criminal…
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What happens if the insurance company denies my injury claim after a rear-end collision? — Durham, NC
A denial does not always mean your injury claim is over, but it does mean the insurer is disputing liability, causation, coverage, damages, or…
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What happens if the insurance adjuster says there is room to increase the settlement offer? — Durham, NC
It usually means the adjuster may have authority to offer more than the current number, but it does not guarantee a fair settlement or any specific…
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What happens if the insurance adjuster rejects my counteroffer? — Durham, NC
If the insurance adjuster rejects your counteroffer, the claim usually remains unresolved rather than over. Your attorney may continue negotiating,…
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What happens after my attorney sends a counteroffer to the insurance company? — Durham, NC
After your attorney sends a counteroffer, the insurance adjuster usually reviews it, compares it to the claim file, and either accepts it, rejects…
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What evidence should I save after a slip and fall at an apartment building? — Durham, NC
Save anything that shows what caused the fall, when the apartment building knew or should have known about the danger, and how the injury affected…
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What evidence should I keep after a motor vehicle accident? — Durham, NC
Keep anything that helps show what happened, who was involved, how the crash affected you, and how the claim has been handled. In North Carolina,…
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What does demand status mean in a personal injury claim? — Durham, NC
Demand status usually means where the settlement demand stands in the insurance claim process. It may mean the demand is being prepared, has been…
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What can I recover if a slip and fall injury keeps me from working or driving? — Durham, NC
You may be able to seek compensation for medical bills, lost income, reduced earning ability, transportation costs, out-of-pocket expenses, and pain…
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Is my landlord or property manager responsible for injuries caused by a floor defect I did not know about? — Durham, NC
Possibly, but responsibility is not automatic. Under North Carolina law, a landlord may be responsible when an unsafe floor condition existed, the…
