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Accident Q&A series
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Can lost wages be included in a personal injury settlement?
Yes. Lost wages can be part of a North Carolina personal injury settlement when the missed income was caused by the injury and can be documented.
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Can I reject the first settlement offer in my personal injury case?
Yes. In a North Carolina personal injury claim, you usually may reject the first settlement offer and make a counteroffer, as long as you have not already…
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Can I recover compensation if the other driver caused the accident?
Yes, you may be able to recover compensation if the other driver’s negligence caused the crash and you can prove injuries or other losses.
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Can I negotiate a settlement offer after the insurance company responds to my demand?
Yes. In a North Carolina personal injury claim, an insurance company’s response to a settlement demand is usually part of negotiation, not the final word.
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Can I make a personal injury claim after a car accident?
Yes, you may be able to make a personal injury claim after a car accident if you were injured and another person’s negligence helped cause the crash.
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Can I get dental treatment covered after a workplace accident chipped my teeth?
Yes, dental treatment may be covered if the chipped teeth were caused by an injury at work and the claim is properly reported and documented.
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Can I bring a personal injury claim after a recent car accident?
Yes, you may be able to bring a personal injury claim after a recent car accident if another person’s negligence caused your injuries and you can document…
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Can I bring a claim if I was hit in the mouth by equipment while working?
Yes, you may be able to bring a claim, but the type of claim depends on who caused the equipment to swing and whether you were an employee acting within your…
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Can an insurance company communicate with my lawyer about settling my injury claim?
Yes. If you are represented by a lawyer, an insurance company may communicate with your lawyer about settling your North Carolina injury claim.
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Can a personal injury settlement include compensation for pain and suffering?
Yes. A North Carolina personal injury settlement can include compensation for pain and suffering when the evidence connects those losses to the injury.
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Can a personal injury claim move forward if some medical records are still missing?
Yes, a North Carolina personal injury claim can often keep moving while some medical records are still missing.
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Can a parent or guardian accept a personal injury settlement on behalf of a child?
Yes, a parent or guardian can usually help negotiate and recommend a personal injury settlement for a child, but in North Carolina the settlement generally…
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Can a hospital or medical provider take money from my personal injury settlement?
Yes, in some North Carolina personal injury settlements, a hospital, medical provider, Medicaid, Medicare, the State Health Plan, or another health benefits…
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Can a family member help discuss a personal injury settlement if the injured person authorizes it?
Yes. A family member can usually help communicate with an insurer or attorney if the injured person clearly authorizes it, but the injured person normally…
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Will my out-of-pocket medical copays be included in my personal injury settlement?
Usually, documented medical copays can be included as part of the medical expense portion of a North Carolina personal injury settlement demand.
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Why do medical liens have to be verified before I receive my personal injury settlement money?
Medical liens have to be verified because North Carolina law can require certain medical providers and government benefit programs to be paid from personal…
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What should I do if the insurance adjuster needs information about where my motorcycle is stored?
You can usually give a property damage adjuster basic location information so the motorcycle can be inspected, photographed, moved, or evaluated.
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What should I do if I admitted fault but still need my vehicle damage claim resolved?
You should keep working through the vehicle-damage claim if your own coverage may apply, even if you admitted fault.
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What should I do if broken windshield glass cut me during a car accident?
Get the injury documented, keep the crash evidence, and do not treat the cut as a minor detail if it caused medical bills, missed work, scarring, or lasting…
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What should I do after being involved in a motor vehicle accident?
After a motor vehicle accident, first focus on safety, reporting, medical needs, and preserving evidence.
