Wrongful Death

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May 29, 2026

What is the best way to return a notarized settlement release so it doesn’t delay payment? NC

May 29, 2026

What happens if Medicaid has a lien on my injury settlement—will it reduce what I receive? NC

May 29, 2026

Do I have to wait until all medical and Medicaid liens are resolved before I can receive any of my settlement money? NC

May 29, 2026

What documents do I need to send to get a final lien amount after a car accident claim settles? NC

May 29, 2026

Can I still file a wrongful death lawsuit if the person who caused my spouse's death already pleaded guilty in the criminal case? NC

May 29, 2026

Can a wrongful death case be denied if my spouse may have contributed to the accident? NC

May 29, 2026

Do I have to open an estate before I can bring a wrongful death claim for my spouse? NC

May 29, 2026

How do I open an estate so I can pursue a wrongful death case for my spouse? NC

May 28, 2026

What happens if my spouse had alcohol in their system when the fatal incident happened? NC

May 28, 2026

Can a health plan still assert a lien if the injured person only had limited medical treatment after the crash? NC

May 28, 2026

How do settlement terms like attorney fees, costs, and other medical bills affect the final lien amount that must be repaid? NC

May 28, 2026

What happens if a subrogation file was closed because no one responded, and how can it be reopened? NC

May 28, 2026

How do I find out whether a health insurance subrogation or lien case has already been opened for my injury settlement? NC

May 27, 2026

What does it mean when an estate account shows no change in a wrongful death claim? NC

May 27, 2026

Why do I need to sign an annual estate account for a wrongful death claim? NC

May 27, 2026

What happens with an estate-related wrongful death claim if there have been no updates? NC

May 27, 2026

Do I have to sign a release before the insurance company sends the settlement check? NC

May 27, 2026

How long does it usually take to receive the settlement check after policy limits are tendered? NC

May 26, 2026

What information does an insurance company need from me to tender the policy limits? NC

May 26, 2026

Do I need to do anything else after I submit my electronic signature on the release? NC

May 26, 2026

What can I do if the insurance company takes longer than expected to send the check? NC

May 26, 2026

What rights am I giving up if I sign the insurance company’s release? NC

May 26, 2026

How long does it usually take to get a settlement check after I sign the release for the insurance company? NC

May 26, 2026

Can the settlement check be made payable to my attorney’s office instead of directly to me? NC