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  1. Accident Q&A series

    How do medical follow-up appointments affect my motorcycle accident injury claim? — Durham, NC

    Medical follow-up appointments can strongly affect a motorcycle accident injury claim because they help document what was injured, how symptoms…

  2. Accident Q&A series

    How do I get a copy of my crash report after a car accident? — Durham, NC

    You can usually get a North Carolina crash report from the law enforcement agency that investigated the accident or through the North Carolina DMV’s…

  3. Accident Q&A series

    How do I file an insurance claim after a car accident if the insurer already opened one? — Durham, NC

    If the insurer already opened a claim, you usually do not need to open a second duplicate claim. You should confirm the claim number, the correct…

  4. Accident Q&A series

    How can I get the other driver's insurance company to address damage to my motorcycle? — Durham, NC

    You can usually start by opening a property damage claim in writing, giving the other driver’s insurer the crash report information, photos, title or…

  5. Accident Q&A series

    How can I get the insurance company to address damage to my motorcycle after an accident? — Durham, NC

    You can usually move a motorcycle property damage claim forward by giving the insurer a clear written request, the claim number, crash report…

  6. Accident Q&A series

    How can I find out whether an insurance claim has already been opened after a crash? — Durham, NC

    You can usually find out by checking the crash report, contacting the insurer listed for the vehicle, asking the at-fault driver or business for the…

  7. Accident Q&A series

    Do I need an attorney after a motor vehicle accident? — Durham, NC

    You do not legally need an attorney after every motor vehicle accident in North Carolina. You should strongly consider speaking with one if you were…

  8. Accident Q&A series

    Can my injury claim and motorcycle damage claim be handled separately after an accident? — Durham, NC

    Yes. In many North Carolina motorcycle accident claims, the property damage claim for the motorcycle can be handled separately from the bodily injury…

  9. Accident Q&A series

    Can my attorney communicate directly with the insurance adjuster for my accident claim? — Durham, NC

    Yes. If you have authorized an attorney to represent you, your attorney can usually communicate directly with the insurance adjuster about your North…

  10. Accident Q&A series

    Can I still pursue a claim if the other driver denies fault? — Durham, NC

    Yes. A denial of fault by the other driver does not automatically end a North Carolina injury claim, but it does mean the evidence will matter. In…

  11. Accident Q&A series

    Can I still make a claim if it is unclear who was at fault? — Durham, NC

    Yes, you may still be able to make a claim, but unclear fault makes the investigation more important. In North Carolina, the injured person generally…

  12. Accident Q&A series

    Can I still make a claim if I am not sure how serious my injuries are? — Durham, NC

    Yes, you can usually start looking into a personal injury claim even if you do not yet know how serious your injuries are. In North Carolina, the…

  13. Accident Q&A series

    Can I make a personal injury claim after a motor vehicle accident? — Durham, NC

    Yes, you may be able to make a personal injury claim after a motor vehicle accident if another person or company was at fault and you suffered…

  14. Accident Q&A series

    Can I handle my motorcycle damage claim separately from my bodily injury claim? — Durham, NC

    Yes. In many North Carolina motorcycle accident claims, the motorcycle damage claim can be handled separately from the bodily injury claim. The main…

  15. Accident Q&A series

    Can I get compensation if my vehicle was destroyed in a crash? — Durham, NC

    Yes, you may be able to seek compensation if another person’s negligence caused the crash that destroyed your vehicle. In North Carolina, a…

  16. Accident Q&A series

    Can I bring a personal injury claim if another driver caused my accident? — Durham, NC

    Yes, you may be able to bring a personal injury claim if another driver’s careless driving caused your crash, injuries, and losses. In North…

  17. Accident Q&A series

    Can I bring a personal injury claim after a motor vehicle accident? — Durham, NC

    Yes, you may be able to bring a personal injury claim after a motor vehicle accident if another person or company’s negligence caused your injuries.…

  18. Accident Q&A series

    Can I bring a personal injury claim after a car accident? — Durham, NC

    Yes, you may be able to bring a personal injury claim after a car accident if another person’s careless conduct caused your injuries and losses. In…

  19. Accident Q&A series

    Can I bring a claim if another driver caused my car accident? — Durham, NC

    Yes, you may be able to bring a personal injury claim if another driver’s careless conduct caused your car accident and you suffered injuries or…

  20. Accident Q&A series

    Can an insurance company delay the property damage part of a motorcycle accident claim while the injury claim is still pending? — Durham, NC

    Usually, the property damage claim can be handled separately from the injury claim, so the injury claim being open is not by itself a good reason to…

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