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Accident Q&A series
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Can a health plan recover medical payments from my personal injury settlement? — Durham, NC
Yes, a health plan may be able to recover medical payments from a personal injury settlement, but not every demand is valid or enforceable. In North…
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Why do I need to review my medical providers before a demand is sent to the insurance company? — Durham, NC
You need to review your medical providers so the demand sent to the insurance company is complete, accurate, and supported by the right records and…
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What types of damages can I claim after an accident? — Durham, NC
After an accident in North Carolina, you may be able to claim damages for medical bills, future care, lost income, reduced earning ability, pain and…
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What should I do if the police report says the other driver caused the crash? — Durham, NC
Use the police report as important evidence, but do not assume the insurance claim is finished. In North Carolina, an officer’s report can help show…
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What should I do after being involved in a motor vehicle accident? — Durham, NC
After a motor vehicle accident, first protect health and safety, report the crash when required, exchange information, preserve evidence, and avoid…
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What should I do after being injured in a motor vehicle accident? — Durham, NC
After a motor vehicle accident, focus first on safety, medical attention, reporting the crash, and preserving evidence. North Carolina law may…
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What should I do after being injured in a motor vehicle accident? — Durham, NC
After a motor vehicle accident injury, focus first on safety, medical needs, reporting the crash, and preserving evidence. In North Carolina, what…
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What should I consider before responding to an insurance settlement offer? — Durham, NC
Before responding to an insurance settlement offer, consider whether the offer accounts for fault, medical documentation, lost income, liens, the…
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What should be included in a demand to an insurance company after an injury? — Durham, NC
A demand to an insurance company after an injury should usually include a clear liability summary, injury explanation, medical records and itemized…
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What options do I have if I did not have insurance when I was hit on an electric scooter? — Durham, NC
You may still have options even if you did not have insurance when you were hit on an electric scooter. In North Carolina, the main questions are…
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What medical records are usually needed to support a personal injury claim? — Durham, NC
Most North Carolina personal injury claims need records that show what happened medically from the first evaluation through the end of treatment,…
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What information should I gather after an accident? — Durham, NC
Gather anything that helps show what happened, who was involved, what injuries or losses followed, and how the insurance companies responded. In…
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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 identifies the people, vehicles, insurance coverage, witnesses, location,…
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What information should I gather after a car accident? — Durham, NC
Gather the information that identifies the drivers, vehicles, insurance, witnesses, crash location, injuries, property damage, medical care, and all…
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What happens if I was partly at fault for a car accident? — Durham, NC
In North Carolina, being partly at fault can put your car accident injury claim at serious risk. North Carolina allows a contributory negligence…
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What happens if I accept a settlement offer from an insurance company? — Durham, NC
Accepting a settlement offer usually starts the process of closing your injury claim, but it is not just a simple payment decision. In North…
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What happens if a medical provider does not release my records after I authorize the request? — Durham, NC
A medical provider usually should process a valid medical-records authorization, but delays can happen if the request is incomplete, sent to the…
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What happens after all of my medical bills and records are collected for a personal injury claim? — Durham, NC
After your medical bills and records are collected, the law firm usually reviews them for accuracy, injury connection, unpaid balances, insurance…
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What evidence should I keep after a rear-end collision involving vehicle damage and minor injuries? — Durham, NC
Keep anything that shows how the rear-end collision happened, the force of the impact, your injuries, your medical care, your missed work, and your…
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What damages can I recover after a motor vehicle accident? — Durham, NC
After a North Carolina motor vehicle accident, you may be able to recover damages for medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering, property…
