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Can an insurance company contact my child directly if my lawyer does not represent my child?
Yes, an insurance company may generally contact your child about a separate claim if your lawyer does not represent your child in that claim.
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Can a law firm represent a minor passenger in a car accident injury claim?
Yes. A North Carolina law firm can represent a minor passenger in a car accident injury claim, but the firm must have proper authority, avoid conflicts, and…
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Can a child passenger have a claim for emotional distress after a car accident?
Yes, a child passenger may have a separate North Carolina personal injury claim for severe emotional distress after a car accident, even if the adult in the…
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What should I do if my child may need another surgery after a car accident?
Do not rush final settlement paperwork if your child may need another surgery after a car accident.
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What should I do after being involved in a motor vehicle accident?
After a motor vehicle accident in North Carolina, focus first on safety, reporting, medical documentation, and preserving evidence.
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What should I do after being involved in a motor vehicle accident?
After a motor vehicle accident in North Carolina, focus first on safety, reporting, medical needs, and preserving evidence.
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What should I do after being involved in a motor vehicle accident?
After a motor vehicle accident in North Carolina, protect your safety, report the crash when required, exchange information, document the scene, and keep…
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What should I do after being injured in a motor vehicle accident?
After being injured in a motor vehicle accident, protect your health, report the crash when required, preserve evidence, notify insurers carefully, and track…
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What medical records are important for a child's car accident injury claim?
The most important medical records are the ones that show what injuries your child had, how those injuries were connected to the crash, what treatment was…
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What information should I gather after being injured in a car accident?
Gather information that helps show who was involved, how the crash happened, what injuries followed, and what insurance may apply.
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What information should I gather after a motor vehicle accident?
Gather the other driver’s contact, vehicle, license, and insurance information, then preserve photos, witness details, crash report information, medical…
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What information should I gather after a car accident?
Gather the information that identifies the drivers, vehicles, insurance, location, witnesses, police response, injuries, treatment, and proof of vehicle damage.
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What information does my employer need to verify for a lost wage claim after an injury?
Your employer usually needs to verify the basic employment and pay facts that show how much work you missed because of the injury.
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What information do I need to have ready after a car accident?
Have the crash details, insurance information, medical information, photos, witness information, and any police report details ready if you can.
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What happens if the other driver was at fault for my accident?
If the other driver was at fault, you may be able to bring an injury claim against that driver and, usually, deal with the driver’s liability insurance company.
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What happens if the other driver says I was at fault?
The other driver’s accusation does not decide the claim. In a North Carolina motor vehicle accident, fault usually turns on evidence, not just what one driver…
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What happens if the other driver denies fault after a car accident?
If the other driver denies fault, your claim is not automatically over. In North Carolina, the insurance company will usually investigate liability by…
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What happens if I was partly at fault for a car accident?
Being partly at fault can create a serious problem for a North Carolina car accident claim.
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What happens if I return to work but still have pain from my injury?
Returning to work does not automatically end your North Carolina personal injury claim or prove that you are fully healed.
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What happens after a final lien amount is confirmed in a personal injury settlement?
After the final lien amount is confirmed, the settlement usually moves into the disbursement stage.
