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Accident Q&A series
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Can I settle my uninsured motorist claim and still pursue money from a motor carrier endorsement? — Durham, NC
Yes, it may be possible, but only if the uninsured motorist settlement is handled carefully. In North Carolina, a denied truck liability policy can…
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Can I settle a car accident injury claim with the other driver's insurance company without going to court? — Durham, NC
Yes, many North Carolina car accident injury claims settle with the at-fault driver’s insurance company without anyone going to court. The main…
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Can I seek legal funding if I already have an attorney for my car accident case? — Durham, NC
Yes, you can usually ask about legal funding while you already have an attorney, but you should do it through your current lawyer. Most funding…
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Can I make an injury claim if I went by ambulance to the emergency room and followed up with doctors afterward? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may be able to make an injury claim if another person or business caused the accident and your medical treatment is connected to your…
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Can I make a claim if I was driving a vehicle borrowed from someone else when I was rear-ended? — Durham, NC
Yes. Driving a borrowed vehicle does not automatically prevent you from making a North Carolina personal injury claim if another driver rear-ended…
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Can I get emergency funding while I have a pending car accident case? — Durham, NC
Possibly, but emergency funding tied to a pending North Carolina car accident case is usually handled through a third-party funding company or, less…
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Can I correct an affidavit in my personal injury case if I checked the wrong box? — Durham, NC
Yes, a mistaken affidavit can often be corrected, but the correction should be clear, truthful, dated, and handled before anyone relies on the wrong…
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Can an uninsured motorist claim affect my ability to recover from a trucking company’s insurance? — Durham, NC
Yes, an uninsured motorist claim can affect a trucking insurance recovery if the settlement release, notice process, or coverage investigation is…
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Can an insurance company ask for my injury and treatment status while my records are still being gathered? — Durham, NC
Yes. An insurance company may ask for a basic update about your injury status and treatment, even while your medical records and bills are still…
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Can an injury claim be opened before an attorney sends a letter of representation? — Durham, NC
Yes, an insurer may be able to create an injury claim file before receiving a lawyer’s letter of representation, but many claims representatives will…
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Can a personal injury settlement be finalized if my health plan has not confirmed its reimbursement claim? — Durham, NC
Yes, a personal injury settlement can sometimes be finalized before a health plan gives its final reimbursement position, but the settlement funds…
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Who decides how settlement proceeds are delivered after a settlement is reached? — Durham, NC
No single person always decides. In a North Carolina personal injury settlement, the delivery method usually depends on the written settlement…
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What should I expect when settlement funds are disbursed after a case resolves? — Durham, NC
After a North Carolina personal injury case resolves, settlement funds are usually sent to the law firm, deposited into a client trust account, and…
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What should I do if the insurance company asks why I was admitted to the hospital after a crash? — Durham, NC
Answer carefully and do not guess. If the insurance company asks why you were admitted to the hospital after a crash, it is usually best to rely on…
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What should I do if records for diagnostic treatment are missing from my injury claim? — Durham, NC
Do not assume the claim is ready to settle if diagnostic treatment records are missing. In a North Carolina personal injury claim, those records may…
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What should I consider before accepting a settlement offer from an insurance company? — Durham, NC
Before accepting a settlement offer, consider whether it fairly accounts for liability, your medical records and bills, lost income, future…
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What should I consider before accepting a settlement in a personal injury case? — Durham, NC
Before accepting a personal injury settlement in North Carolina, consider whether the offer fairly accounts for liability risks, medical records,…
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What records are needed to confirm a medical lien in a personal injury case? — Durham, NC
To confirm a medical lien in a North Carolina personal injury case, you usually need written lien notice, an itemized lien ledger or billing…
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What information should I gather after a motor vehicle accident? — Durham, NC
After a motor vehicle accident in North Carolina, gather information that shows who was involved, how the crash happened, what insurance may apply,…
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What information should I gather after a motor vehicle accident? — Durham, NC
Gather information that helps show who was involved, how the crash happened, what damage occurred, and how your injuries developed. In North…
