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Guidance written by the attorneys who handle the cases — on car accidents, insurance, liens, and what happens after an injury in North Carolina.
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How do I know whether accepting a car accident settlement offer is better than going to court? — Durham, NC
You know by comparing the real net settlement you would keep after valid deductions with the risks, costs, evidence, and timing of litigation. In…
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How do I know if I have a personal injury claim after a car accident? — Durham, NC
You may have a personal injury claim after a car accident if another person acted carelessly, that conduct helped cause the crash, and you suffered…
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How do I ask a hospital to send medical records electronically instead of by mail? — Durham, NC
Submit a new written request that clearly asks for electronic delivery and identifies exactly where the hospital should send the records. In North…
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How can I tell if I need a lawyer after a car accident involving me and my spouse? — Durham, NC
You may need a lawyer if either spouse was injured, fault is unclear, an insurer is asking for statements or releases, or one spouse’s claim could…
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How can I tell if a settlement offer after a bus accident is too low for my injuries and pain and suffering? — Durham, NC
A bus accident settlement offer may be too low if it does not fairly account for your medical treatment, missed work, pain and suffering, unresolved…
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How can I recover rental car costs and loss of use for a commercial vehicle after a crash? — Durham, NC
You may be able to recover reasonable rental costs or loss-of-use damages for a commercial vehicle if another driver’s negligence caused the crash…
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How can I get a client's medical records and medical bills from a hospital for an injury claim? — Durham, NC
Submit a new written request to the hospital’s medical records or billing department with a valid client-signed authorization, clear identifying…
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How are medical bills and records used to support a personal injury claim? — Durham, NC
Medical bills and records help show what injuries were documented, what care was provided, how the injuries affected you, and what injury-related…
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Do medical liens have to be paid out of my car accident settlement? — Durham, NC
Yes, valid medical liens and certain reimbursement claims often must be addressed before you receive the net proceeds from a North Carolina car…
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Do I need an attorney for a motor vehicle accident claim? — Durham, NC
You are not legally required to have an attorney for every motor vehicle accident claim in North Carolina. However, legal help may be important if…
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Can my spouse and I bring separate claims if we were both hurt in the same car accident? — Durham, NC
Yes. In North Carolina, spouses who are both injured in the same car accident can usually have separate personal injury claims because each person…
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Can I submit a new request for medical records and billing if the original records package was lost in the mail? — Durham, NC
Yes. If a hospital or medical records department says the original CD was mailed but it was never received, you can usually submit a new request…
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Can I still recover for my injuries if the police report did not clearly blame the other rider? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may still be able to pursue an injury claim even if the police report did not clearly blame the other rider. In North Carolina, a crash…
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Can I still bring a claim if I had preexisting health problems before the fall? — Durham, NC
Yes. Preexisting health problems do not automatically prevent a North Carolina personal injury claim after a fall. The key issue is whether the fall…
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Can I reject a final insurance settlement offer and file a lawsuit instead? — Durham, NC
Yes, you can usually reject a final insurance settlement offer and file a lawsuit instead if you have not already accepted the settlement or signed a…
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Can I recover compensation if my car was damaged and I missed work after the accident? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may be able to recover compensation for vehicle damage and missed work if the other driver’s negligence caused the crash and your losses are…
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Can I recover compensation if I was injured in a motor vehicle accident? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may be able to recover compensation after a motor vehicle accident in North Carolina if another person’s negligence caused your injuries and…
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Can I recover compensation if another driver caused my motor vehicle accident? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may be able to recover compensation if another driver’s negligence caused your motor vehicle accident and you can prove your injuries and…
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Can I recover compensation for surgery, hospital treatment, and lost wages after a motorcycle accident caused by another rider? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may be able to pursue compensation if another rider’s negligence caused your motorcycle crash and your injuries. In North Carolina, you…
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Can I recover compensation for missed work and ongoing pain after a bus accident if my medical bills are relatively limited? — Durham, NC
Yes, a North Carolina personal injury claim may include missed work and pain and suffering even when the medical bills are not unusually high. The…
