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Accident Q&A series
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Can I recover compensation if a crash aggravated a rib injury I did not know I had?
Yes, you may recover compensation if another driver’s negligence aggravated a rib injury that existed before the crash, even if you did not know about it.
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Can I challenge an insurance damage estimate if the repair shop finds more damage than the insurer originally estimated?
Yes. If a repair shop uncovers additional collision damage during teardown or repairs, you can ask the insurer to review a written supplemental estimate with…
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Can I bring a slip and fall claim if uncleared steps caused my injury?
Yes, you may be able to bring a North Carolina slip and fall claim if a property owner or another responsible party failed to use reasonable care to clear or…
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Can I bring a car accident claim if the other driver ran a stop sign and hit the back side of my vehicle?
Yes, you may be able to bring a car accident claim if the evidence shows that the other driver failed to stop or yield and caused the collision.
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Can health insurance or medical providers claim part of my personal injury settlement?
Yes. A health plan, government benefit program, hospital, or other medical provider may have a valid claim against part of a North Carolina personal injury…
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Can a medical lien reduce the amount I receive from my personal injury settlement?
Yes. A valid medical lien or health plan reimbursement claim may be paid from settlement funds before you receive your final share.
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Can a health insurance lien be reviewed or reduced before settlement funds are distributed?
Yes. A claimed health insurance lien can usually be reviewed before personal injury settlement funds are distributed, and a reduction may sometimes be…
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Can a health insurance lien be negotiated after a personal injury settlement?
Yes, a health insurance reimbursement claim may sometimes be negotiated after a personal injury settlement, especially before the settlement funds are…
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Why do I need to sign a medical release form for my car accident injury claim?
You need to sign a medical release form because your attorney usually cannot request your accident-related medical records and bills without written permission.
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What should I do if the insurance company did not include all of my medical treatment in its evaluation?
Ask for the basis of the evaluation in writing, identify exactly what treatment or wage documentation was left out, and submit the missing records, bills, and…
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What should I do if my medical provider’s phone number or website no longer works during my injury case?
Tell your attorney or claim representative right away, and preserve proof that the phone number or website is inactive.
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What should I do if I did not receive my personal injury intake paperwork?
Contact the law firm promptly and ask that the intake packet and medical release be resent to a confirmed email address, mailing address, or client portal.
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What should I do after being taken to the hospital by ambulance after a car accident?
After an ambulance transport, your main priorities are to protect your health, preserve records, and avoid assuming the police report or insurer has the final…
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What should I consider before accepting an insurance settlement for an injury claim?
Before accepting an insurance settlement, consider whether the amount fairly accounts for your documented injuries, medical bills, future care concerns, lost…
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What should I consider before accepting a settlement offer from an insurance company?
Before accepting a settlement offer, consider whether it accounts for your injury-related losses, medical bills, possible liens, fault disputes, future needs,…
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What should be included in a personal injury demand package?
A personal injury demand package should clearly explain liability, injuries, medical treatment, damages, and the amount demanded, with records that support…
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What is a letter of representation for medical treatment after a car accident?
A letter of representation is a notice from a lawyer telling a medical provider, insurer, or other claim-related company that the lawyer represents you for…
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What information should I review before accepting a settlement offer in a personal injury claim?
Before accepting a personal injury settlement offer, review the offer amount, the release language, fault issues, medical bills, liens, subrogation claims,…
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What information should I have ready when discussing my car accident case with a new law firm?
Have the crash details, insurance information, medical records, prior law firm communications, claim numbers, and any deadline information ready.
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What information should I gather after a car accident?
Gather information that helps show who was involved, what happened, what damage occurred, what injuries were reported, and which insurance companies may be…
