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Accident Q&A series
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How can I resolve a health insurance reimbursement claim before my car accident case settles? — Durham, NC
Yes, you can often work on a health insurance reimbursement claim before your car accident case settles, but it usually must be verified in writing…
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How can I protect my rights after a motor vehicle accident? — Durham, NC
You can protect your rights after a motor vehicle accident by preserving evidence, getting the crash properly documented, following up on medical and…
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How can I protect my injury claim when an insurance adjuster asks for a statement? — Durham, NC
You can protect your injury claim by slowing down, clarifying who is asking, limiting any statement to accurate facts you know, and avoiding guesses…
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How can I find out who has the right to seek reimbursement from my settlement? — Durham, NC
You can usually find out who may seek reimbursement by identifying every health benefit program, insurer, medical provider, and government payer that…
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How can I find out whether a settlement check from my car accident case was issued and cashed? — Durham, NC
You can usually start by requesting written confirmation from the prior law firm, the insurance company, or both showing whether the settlement check…
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Do I have to give a written statement to the insurance company after a car accident? — Durham, NC
Usually, you do not have to give a written statement to the other driver’s insurance company after a North Carolina car accident. Your own insurer…
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Can my personal injury case move forward if my medical bills were received but my records are still missing? — Durham, NC
Yes, parts of your personal injury case can usually continue, but a full settlement demand is often not ready until the related medical records…
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Can my lawyer negotiate a health insurance lien after an accident settlement? — Durham, NC
Yes, your lawyer can often try to negotiate a health insurance lien or reimbursement claim after an accident settlement, but the result depends on…
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Can my bodily injury claim be handled separately from my vehicle damage claim? — Durham, NC
Yes. In a North Carolina car accident claim, the bodily injury claim and vehicle damage claim are often handled separately, sometimes even by…
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Can my attorney keep negotiating after the insurance company says it is making a good faith offer? — Durham, NC
Yes. In a North Carolina personal injury claim, an insurance company calling its offer a good faith offer does not usually end negotiations unless…
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Can I reject a car accident settlement offer if I think my claim is worth more? — Durham, NC
Yes. In a North Carolina car accident claim, you generally may reject a settlement offer before you sign a release or otherwise agree to settle. The…
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Can I recover compensation if I did not miss work but still needed medical care after a crash? — Durham, NC
Yes. In a North Carolina personal injury claim, missing work is not required to seek compensation for crash-related medical care, pain, and other…
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Can I recover compensation for injuries from a car accident? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may be able to recover compensation after a Durham car accident if another person’s negligence caused your injuries and you can prove your…
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Can I dispute or reduce a medical lien if I also received bills from the provider? — Durham, NC
Yes. Receiving a bill from the provider does not necessarily mean the lien amount is final, accurate, or payable in full from your settlement. In…
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Can I bring a personal injury claim if I was rear-ended while stopped for a road construction lane closure? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may be able to bring a North Carolina personal injury claim if you were lawfully stopped for a road construction lane closure and another…
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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’s careless conduct caused your injuries and…
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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’s careless conduct caused your injuries and…
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Can I bring a claim if another driver caused my car accident? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may be able to bring a personal injury claim if another driver caused your car accident and you suffered injuries or losses. In North…
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Can a medical lien reduce my personal injury settlement after I sign the release? — Durham, NC
Yes. A valid medical lien or government reimbursement claim can reduce the amount you receive from a North Carolina personal injury settlement even…
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Can a Medicaid lien be reduced after a personal injury case settles? — Durham, NC
Yes, a North Carolina Medicaid reimbursement claim may sometimes be reduced after a personal injury settlement, but the process is time-sensitive.…
