If my car was already repaired through the insurance company, do I still need to do anything to get reimbursed? – North Carolina Short Answer Usually, yes. Even if the vehicle repairs were already paid through an insurance/body shop arrangement, there may still be out-of-pocket costs that need to be documented and claimed, such as…
What happens if the insurance company won’t offer the amount I think is fair—when should I hire a lawyer? – North Carolina Short Answer In North Carolina, it often makes sense to hire a lawyer when the insurance company’s offer does not match the documented medical care, missed work, and the likely future treatment needs—or…
If I accept a settlement, how do I find out what I’ll actually take home after Medicare reimbursement and other liens are paid? – North Carolina Short Answer In North Carolina, the only reliable way to know what will be “take-home” from a settlement is to get a written settlement breakdown that lists the gross…
What are the next steps the attorney will take after reviewing the details of the death? – North Carolina Short Answer In North Carolina, after an attorney reviews the basic details of a death that may support a wrongful death claim, the next steps usually focus on (1) confirming who has legal authority to act…
Can I still bring a claim if I was the middle car and got pushed into the vehicle in front of me? – North Carolina Short Answer Yes. In North Carolina, being the middle car in a chain-reaction crash does not automatically prevent an injury claim. The key question is whether the middle driver did…
Who handles the cost to repair my car if my attorney is only handling the injury part of my case? – North Carolina Short Answer In North Carolina, vehicle repairs and related “property damage” items (like towing, storage, and often a rental car) are usually handled as a separate claim from the bodily-injury claim. If…
What paperwork do I need to prove I’m missing work because of my injuries? – North Carolina Short Answer In North Carolina, proving missed work after an injury usually takes two types of paperwork: (1) medical records showing work restrictions and dates, and (2) wage records showing what income was actually lost. The most common…
How do medical bills work if urgent care billed one insurance plan but I meant to use a different plan? – North Carolina Short Answer In North Carolina, urgent care can usually correct billing if the wrong health plan was used, but it often requires quick follow-up with the clinic’s billing office and both insurers.…
How do I know whether my situation qualifies as a wrongful death case or something else? – North Carolina Short Answer In North Carolina, a “wrongful death” case usually means a civil claim brought after a person dies because of someone else’s wrongful act, neglect, or fault. The claim is typically brought by the deceased…
How do I know what my car-accident injury claim is worth for missed work, medical bills, and pain and suffering? – North Carolina Short Answer In North Carolina, the value of a car-accident injury claim usually depends on (1) how clearly the other driver is at fault, (2) how well the medical treatment connects the…