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  1. Accident Q&A series

    Can I negotiate a personal injury settlement without going to court? — Durham, NC

    Yes. Many North Carolina personal injury claims are negotiated with an insurance company without filing a lawsuit or appearing in court. The…

  2. Accident Q&A series

    Can I get compensation for injuries and vehicle damage after a car accident? — Durham, NC

    Yes, you may be able to pursue compensation for both injuries and vehicle damage after a North Carolina car accident if another person’s negligence…

  3. 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 business caused the crash and you suffered…

  4. 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 in North Carolina if another person’s careless conduct caused…

  5. 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 in North Carolina if another person or business caused the crash…

  6. Accident Q&A series

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

    Yes, you may be able to bring a personal injury claim after a car accident if another person’s negligence caused your injuries. In North Carolina,…

  7. Accident Q&A series

    Can I bring a claim if I was hurt in a car accident? — Durham, NC

    Yes, you may be able to bring a claim if another driver’s careless action caused the crash and your injuries. In North Carolina, fault, injury proof,…

  8. Accident Q&A series

    Can I bring a claim if I was hurt in a car accident? — Durham, NC

    Yes, you may be able to bring a claim if another person’s careless driving caused your injuries. In North Carolina, a car accident injury claim…

  9. Accident Q&A series

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

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

  10. Accident Q&A series

    Can an insurance company require me to sign a release before sending a settlement check? — Durham, NC

    Yes, an insurance company usually can require a signed settlement release before it sends or finalizes a personal injury settlement check. In North…

  11. Accident Q&A series

    Can a medical provider assert a lien against my injury settlement if I still owe a treatment balance? — Durham, NC

    Yes, a North Carolina medical provider may be able to assert a lien against injury settlement funds for treatment connected to the incident, but an…

  12. Accident Q&A series

    Can a health plan be paid back from my personal injury settlement? — Durham, NC

    Yes, a health plan may be able to seek repayment from a North Carolina personal injury settlement if it paid medical bills related to the injury and…

  13. Accident Q&A series

    Who is responsible for my medical bills after a motorcycle crash if both insurance companies deny coverage? — Durham, NC

    You may remain responsible to your medical providers while the insurance dispute is unresolved, but that does not mean the denials are correct or…

  14. Accident Q&A series

    What should I do if there is already a police report for the car accident? — Durham, NC

    Get a copy of the police report, review it for accuracy, and do not assume it proves the whole injury claim. In North Carolina, a crash report can be…

  15. Accident Q&A series

    What should I do if my neck and back still hurt after a car accident even though the hospital only gave me medication and sent me home? — Durham, NC

    You should follow your discharge instructions, seek further medical attention if you believe you need it, and keep clear records of your symptoms,…

  16. Accident Q&A series

    What should I do if my lawyer is trying to get my hospital billing records for my injury case? — Durham, NC

    Help your lawyer get the billing records as quickly and accurately as possible. In a North Carolina personal injury claim, hospital bills can affect…

  17. Accident Q&A series

    What should I do after a motor vehicle accident if I may have a legal claim? — Durham, NC

    After a motor vehicle accident, protect your health, report the crash when required, preserve evidence, avoid guessing about fault, and keep records…

  18. Accident Q&A series

    What should I do after a car accident if I am still receiving hospital treatment? — Durham, NC

    Put your medical care first, but do not ignore the injury claim while you are still in the hospital. In North Carolina, a car accident claim may…

  19. Accident Q&A series

    What kinds of out-of-pocket expenses can be included in a personal injury settlement? — Durham, NC

    Out-of-pocket expenses may be included when they are reasonable, documented, and connected to the accident-related injury. In a North Carolina…

  20. Accident Q&A series

    What is the difference between a personal injury claim and a wrongful death claim after a spouse dies? — Durham, NC

    A personal injury claim usually belongs to the injured person and, after death, may continue through the estate for harm suffered before death. A…

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