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Accident Q&A series
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What information is usually needed to approve a settlement for a child?
A North Carolina child’s personal injury settlement usually needs enough information for the court to decide whether the settlement protects the child’s…
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What happens if the insurance company rejects my personal injury counteroffer?
If the insurance company rejects your personal injury counteroffer, the claim is usually not over.
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What happens if the insurance company rejects my counteroffer in a personal injury claim?
If the insurance company rejects your counteroffer, the claim usually moves back into negotiation, further documentation, or a decision about whether…
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What happens if I was partly at fault for a car accident?
Being partly at fault can create a serious problem in a North Carolina car accident injury claim.
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What happens if a medical lien is higher than the insurance company's settlement offer?
If a medical lien is higher than the insurance company's settlement offer, the settlement usually should not be disbursed until the lien is verified,…
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What happens after my lawyer sends a demand package to the insurance company?
After your lawyer sends a demand package, the insurance company usually reviews liability, medical records, bills, lost income documents, insurance coverage,…
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What does it mean when two law firms work together on a car accident claim?
It usually means one law firm referred the car accident claim to another firm or asked another firm to help as co-counsel.
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What does court approval of a minor settlement involve?
Court approval of a minor settlement usually means a North Carolina judge reviews the proposed personal injury settlement to decide whether it appears fair…
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What compensation can I ask for after a car accident injury?
You can usually ask for compensation tied to injury-related losses, such as medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering, out-of-pocket costs, and vehicle…
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Should I make a counteroffer before all medical liens are confirmed?
Usually, you should be careful about making a firm counteroffer before medical liens are confirmed.
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How do passenger injury claims work when a parent driving the car is accused of causing the crash?
A child passenger may still have a personal injury claim even when the accused driver is the child’s parent.
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How do I respond if the insurance company has not made an offer on my injury claim?
If the insurance company has not made an offer, the next step is usually to confirm receipt of the demand package, ask what is delaying the review, document…
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How do I know whether a settlement offer is fair for my injury claim?
A settlement offer is generally fair only if it reflects the evidence of fault, the full scope of supported damages, available insurance, liens, fees, and the…
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How can my lawyer get my medical bills and records after a car accident?
Your lawyer can usually request your medical bills and records by sending each provider a signed medical authorization, a letter confirming representation,…
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How can medical records and imaging help support my injury claim?
Medical records and imaging can support your injury claim by showing what was reported, what providers observed, what testing showed, and how treatment…
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How can I move my car accident injury claim forward after being referred to another firm?
You can move a referred car accident injury claim forward by confirming who, if anyone, currently represents you, gathering the claim file, preserving…
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How can I challenge or reduce a medical lien in my injury claim?
You may be able to challenge or reduce a medical lien by checking whether it is valid, confirming the charges are related to the injury claim, reviewing any…
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How can I challenge a police report that says I made an illegal U-turn when I disagree?
You can challenge an inaccurate North Carolina crash report by gathering contrary evidence, contacting the investigating agency about a correction or…
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How can an attorney negotiate with an insurance adjuster on my injury claim?
An attorney can negotiate by organizing the proof, presenting a clear counteroffer, explaining why the insurer’s evaluation is too low, and keeping the claim…
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How are settlement funds protected when the injured person is a child?
Settlement funds for an injured child in North Carolina are usually protected through court approval and a court-approved plan for holding or distributing the…
