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Accident Q&A series
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What should I consider before accepting an insurance settlement after physical therapy? — Durham, NC
Before accepting, consider whether the offer accounts for your injury-related medical bills, physical therapy records, lost income, pain, future care…
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What personal information does a lawyer need to request my medical records for an injury claim? — Durham, NC
A lawyer usually needs enough personal information to correctly identify you, prepare a valid medical-record authorization, and tell each provider…
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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 records that show what happened medically after the injury, what treatment was provided, what bills…
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What information should I provide to the insurance company to move my property damage claim forward? — Durham, NC
Provide clear proof of the crash, vehicle ownership, damage, repair or total-loss information, towing or storage charges, and your preferred contact…
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What information does a health plan usually need to review a personal injury settlement? — Durham, NC
A health plan usually needs enough information to identify the member, confirm which medical payments relate to the injury, verify the settlement,…
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What information do I need to give an insurance company when reporting an accident? — Durham, NC
You usually need to give basic facts that let the insurance company open or locate a claim: who was involved, when and where the accident happened,…
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What happens to my medical bills after I accept a personal injury settlement? — Durham, NC
After you accept a North Carolina personal injury settlement, injury-related medical bills, provider liens, and certain reimbursement claims usually…
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What happens to my health insurance lien after my car accident case settles? — Durham, NC
After a North Carolina car accident case settles, a health insurance lien or reimbursement claim usually must be reviewed before all settlement funds…
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What happens if the at-fault driver’s insurance policy was canceled before my car accident? — Durham, NC
If the at-fault driver’s policy was lawfully canceled before the crash, that insurer may deny liability coverage for the accident. In North Carolina,…
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What happens if my motorcycle has not been inspected or repaired after an accident? — Durham, NC
If your motorcycle has not been inspected or repaired, the property-damage part of the claim may remain unresolved even if the other insurer says it…
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What happens after my lawyer sends information to the insurance company? — Durham, NC
After your lawyer sends approved information to the insurance company, the adjuster usually reviews the materials, evaluates fault, damages,…
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What can I do if the other insurance company accepted liability but has not handled my property damage? — Durham, NC
You can keep pushing the property damage claim in writing, ask for a supervisor, document every contact attempt, and protect any deadline that may…
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What can I do if my vehicle damage claim is not being handled by the insurance company? — Durham, NC
You can create a written record, escalate the claim within the insurance company, gather proof of the vehicle damage, and make sure any property…
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What are my options if the insurance adjuster is not responding about my vehicle damage claim? — Durham, NC
You can keep moving the vehicle damage claim forward by documenting your contact attempts, sending a clear written request for inspection and payment…
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How is sensitive personal information used in a personal injury case? — Durham, NC
Sensitive personal information is usually used to confirm your identity, request the correct medical records and bills, communicate with insurers,…
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How do I separate my bodily injury claim from my property damage claim after a crash? — Durham, NC
You can usually separate your vehicle property damage claim from your bodily injury claim, but you must be careful with any release or settlement…
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How do I protect my property damage claim when the insurance adjuster will not call me back? — Durham, NC
Yes. You can protect your motorcycle property damage claim by putting your requests in writing, keeping a communication log, preserving proof of…
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How do I protect my personal injury claim when an insurance company is involved? — Durham, NC
Protect your claim by controlling communications, preserving evidence, tracking deadlines, and avoiding statements or paperwork you do not fully…
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How do I handle a health insurance reimbursement claim after a motor vehicle accident? — Durham, NC
Handle it by identifying the health plan, verifying what accident-related bills it paid, asking for the plan documents and claim ledger, and…
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How do I get information about whether my motorcycle is repairable or a total loss after an accident? — Durham, NC
Ask the insurance company, in writing, to assign a property damage adjuster and schedule an inspection of the motorcycle. In North Carolina, whether…
