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  1. Accident Q&A series

    Who has the right to deal with the insurance company after a fatal vehicle crash? — Durham, NC

    In North Carolina, the person with legal authority is usually the personal representative or collector of the deceased person’s estate, or an…

  2. Accident Q&A series

    What should I do if the insurance adjuster has not contacted me about my motorcycle damage? — Durham, NC

    You should not wait silently for the other driver’s insurance adjuster to call. In a North Carolina motorcycle accident claim, you can take practical…

  3. Accident Q&A series

    What should I do if my chest, back, and neck hurt after a car accident? — Durham, NC

    Get medical attention promptly if you have chest, back, or neck pain after a car accident, especially after a chest impact or a severe crash. For a…

  4. Accident Q&A series

    What should I do if I have both an injury claim and a motorcycle damage claim after a crash? — Durham, NC

    Handle the injury claim and the motorcycle damage claim as related but separate parts of the same North Carolina crash. Keep your bodily injury…

  5. Accident Q&A series

    What should I do after getting an auto insurance claim number? — Durham, NC

    After you receive an auto insurance claim number, save it and use it on every communication, but do not treat it as proof that the insurer accepts…

  6. Accident Q&A series

    What should I do after being involved in a motor vehicle accident? — Durham, NC

    After a motor vehicle accident in Durham, focus first on safety, getting needed medical attention, reporting the crash when required, exchanging…

  7. Accident Q&A series

    What information should I gather after a motor vehicle accident? — Durham, NC

    Gather information that shows what happened, who was involved, what insurance may apply, what injuries were reported, and how the crash affected you…

  8. Accident Q&A series

    What information should I gather after a car crash? — Durham, NC

    After a car crash, gather the other driver’s identifying and insurance information, photos, witness details, the crash report number, medical…

  9. Accident Q&A series

    What information should be included in a letter of representation for a truck accident claim? — Durham, NC

    A letter of representation for a North Carolina truck accident claim should clearly identify the injured person or estate, the crash, the insurance…

  10. Accident Q&A series

    What information does an insurance company need to process my injury claim? — Durham, NC

    An insurance company usually needs enough information to identify the claim, review coverage, investigate fault, and evaluate injury-related damages.…

  11. Accident Q&A series

    What information do I need when speaking with an insurance adjuster after a motorcycle accident? — Durham, NC

    You should have basic crash details, insurance claim numbers, the police report information, photos, motorcycle damage records, medical visit…

  12. Accident Q&A series

    What information do I need to gather after a car accident? — Durham, NC

    After a car accident, gather information that shows who was involved, what happened, what damage occurred, what injuries were reported, and which…

  13. Accident Q&A series

    What happens when an insurance claim is assigned to an attorney team? — Durham, NC

    When an insurance claim is assigned to an attorney team, it usually means the insurer has routed the claim to a group that handles claims involving…

  14. Accident Q&A series

    What happens if the other driver says I was at fault? — Durham, NC

    The other driver's statement does not decide fault by itself. In a North Carolina injury claim, fault usually depends on evidence such as the crash…

  15. Accident Q&A series

    What happens if I was partly at fault for a car accident? — Durham, NC

    In North Carolina, being partly at fault can create a serious problem for a car accident injury claim. The other driver or insurer may raise…

  16. Accident Q&A series

    What happens after an insurance company receives notice that a lawyer represents the estate? — Durham, NC

    After the insurance company receives a lawyer’s letter of representation for the estate, the insurer usually updates the claim file and directs claim…

  17. Accident Q&A series

    What evidence do I need for a car accident injury claim? — Durham, NC

    You usually need evidence showing how the crash happened, who was at fault, how the crash caused your injuries, and what losses you have. In North…

  18. Accident Q&A series

    What compensation may be available after a motor vehicle accident? — Durham, NC

    Compensation after a North Carolina motor vehicle accident may include medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering, property damage, and other…

  19. Accident Q&A series

    What compensation may be available after a car accident injury? — Durham, NC

    Compensation after a car accident injury in North Carolina may include medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering, certain future losses,…

  20. Accident Q&A series

    What compensation may be available after a car accident injury? — Durham, NC

    Compensation after a North Carolina car accident injury may include medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, certain future losses if…

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