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Accident Q&A series
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How can I dispute a medical lien if some treatment was not related to my injury claim? — Durham, NC
You can dispute a medical lien by asking for an itemized lien ledger, comparing each charge to the injury claim, and sending a written challenge with…
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Do I have to give my personal identifying information to the insurance company after a car accident? — Durham, NC
No, you usually do not have to give every personal detail an insurance company asks for, especially to the other driver’s insurer. In North Carolina,…
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Can my attorney resolve a medical lien before my personal injury settlement is finalized? — Durham, NC
Yes, your attorney can often begin addressing a medical lien before your North Carolina personal injury settlement is finalized. In many cases, the…
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Can my attorney keep negotiating after the other side makes a low settlement offer? — Durham, NC
Yes. A low settlement offer usually does not end negotiations in a North Carolina personal injury claim. Your attorney can respond, ask the other…
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Can multiple injured people be involved in the same insurance settlement negotiation? — Durham, NC
Yes. Multiple injured people can be involved in the same insurance settlement negotiation, especially when their injuries come from the same accident…
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Can medical liens from my accident treatment be negotiated or capped after a settlement? — Durham, NC
Yes, some accident-related medical liens may be negotiated, and certain North Carolina medical provider liens are capped by statute. The important…
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Can I settle my injury claim if I am planning to move out of the country? — Durham, NC
Yes, you can usually settle a North Carolina injury claim even if you plan to move out of the country. The move does not automatically prevent…
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Can I settle a personal injury claim before filing a lawsuit? — Durham, NC
Yes. Many North Carolina personal injury claims settle before a lawsuit is filed, but settlement should not be rushed. You usually need complete…
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Can I reject a settlement offer if it is lower than what my injury claim is worth? — Durham, NC
Yes. You generally do not have to accept a personal injury settlement offer that you believe is too low. In North Carolina, the decision should be…
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Can I make a claim if the other driver caused the accident? — Durham, NC
Yes. If another driver caused your crash and you were injured, you may be able to make a North Carolina personal injury claim. The key caveat is…
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Can I include back pain and head pain in my car accident injury claim? — Durham, NC
Yes, back pain and head or eye-area pain may be included in a North Carolina car accident injury claim if the evidence connects those symptoms to the…
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Can I choose whether my settlement funds are sent to my bank account or issued by check? — Durham, NC
Usually, you can state a preference, but you may not have complete control over the payment method. In a North Carolina personal injury settlement,…
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Can I bring a personal injury claim after a motor vehicle accident? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may be able to bring a personal injury claim after a motor vehicle accident if another person or business caused the crash and you suffered…
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Can I bring a claim if another driver caused my motor vehicle accident? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may be able to bring a claim if another driver’s negligence caused your motor vehicle accident and you suffered injuries or other losses. In…
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Can an insurance company discount my emergency treatment if I did not have health insurance? — Durham, NC
Not simply because you were uninsured. In a North Carolina personal injury claim, an insurer may question whether emergency treatment charges are…
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Can a Medicaid lien be negotiated before my injury claim settles? — Durham, NC
Yes, a North Carolina Medicaid reimbursement claim can often be reviewed and discussed before your injury claim fully settles. The final amount may…
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Can a government health care provider claim reimbursement from my personal injury settlement? — Durham, NC
Yes. A government health care program may have a right to be reimbursed from a North Carolina personal injury settlement when it paid medical…
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Why does my lawyer have to resolve medical liens before giving me my settlement funds? — Durham, NC
Your lawyer usually must resolve valid medical liens before disbursing your remaining settlement funds because North Carolina law can require…
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What should I do if an insurance adjuster asks about my vehicle repairs after an accident? — Durham, NC
Answer the insurance adjuster carefully, truthfully, and only within what you actually know. Vehicle repair questions usually relate to the…
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What should I do after being taken by ambulance to the hospital for neck, back, and hand injuries after a rear-end crash? — Durham, NC
After an ambulance trip and hospital visit, focus on documenting your injuries, following your discharge instructions, preserving crash evidence, and…
