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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 deal with both insurance companies when each side is trying to blame the other after a car accident?
Start by treating the case as a disputed-fault claim and assume both insurers are building their own version of what happened.
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How can I prove my insurance policy if I do not know the phone number or policy information on the account?
You can often prove your North Carolina auto insurance even if you do not know the policy number or the insurer’s phone number.
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How are damages handled in a personal injury case when my treatment was covered through veterans' benefits?
Your injury claim may still include the reasonable value of accident-related medical care even if your treatment was provided through veterans' benefits and…
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Does it matter that there was no police report after my truck was damaged in a deer collision?
Yes, it can matter, but a missing police report does not automatically end a North Carolina property-damage claim.
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Do I have a case for a minor car accident if no one was hurt and no insurance claim was filed?
Maybe, but usually only for vehicle damage or other financial loss, not a personal injury claim, if no one was hurt.
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Can the VA seek reimbursement from my accident settlement for treatment related to my injuries?
Yes, in many cases the VA may seek reimbursement for the reasonable value of accident-related care it provided, especially when the treatment was for injuries…
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Can the injured driver handle the claim even if the insurance policy and vehicle are in my name?
Usually yes. In a North Carolina car accident claim, the injured person is generally the one who handles the bodily injury claim, even if the vehicle title…
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Can my spouse bring an injury claim if they were rear-ended while driving my car?
Yes. In North Carolina, the person who was injured usually has the right to bring the bodily injury claim, even if the car belonged to someone else.
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Can my lawyer send a letter of representation after the insurance company has already closed the claim?
Yes. A lawyer can still send a letter of representation even if the insurance company says the claim file is closed.
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Can I use my settlement to reimburse myself if I pay accident-related medical bills now?
Yes, in many North Carolina injury claims, you may be able to reimburse yourself from a later settlement for accident-related medical bills you paid out of…
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Can I still talk to a personal injury lawyer if my accident happened in another state?
Yes. You can still talk to a personal injury lawyer in Durham about an accident that happened in another state, but the law that applies, the filing deadline,…
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Can I still pursue an injury claim if I was a passenger in a car that was hit by another driver?
Yes, in many cases an injured passenger can still pursue a North Carolina injury claim even if the insurer says the collision claim was already opened or…
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Can I still open a car accident claim if the first call was disconnected before I finished reporting it?
Yes. A disconnected first call usually does not prevent you from opening a car accident claim, but you should follow up promptly and keep a record of the…
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Can I still make a claim if I was driving someone else's car when the crash happened?
Yes, you may still be able to make an injury claim even if you were driving someone else's car when the crash happened.
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Can I still bring a personal injury claim if I did not pay out of pocket for my medical care?
Yes. In a North Carolina personal injury claim, the fact that you received medical care without paying cash yourself does not automatically prevent you from…
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Can I recover vehicle damage losses from the person who was driving my truck if they failed to report the claim or stopped making payments?
Yes, possibly. In North Carolina, if someone driving your truck failed to use reasonable care, failed to follow through on handling the damage, or caused…
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Can I recover lost wages if I miss work because of injuries from a rear-end collision?
Yes, lost wages may be part of a North Carolina personal injury claim if your crash-related injuries caused you to miss work.
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Can I make an injury claim if I have a fractured toe, headaches, and neck and shoulder pain after a car accident?
Yes, you may be able to make a North Carolina injury claim if another driver caused the crash and your injuries, medical care, lost time from work, and other…
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Can I challenge an insurance company that says my vehicle damage was not caused by the accident when repair shops say otherwise?
Yes. If repair shops say the crash caused the damage, you can challenge the insurer by organizing repair records, photos, estimates, communications, and any…
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Can I bring a car accident case if I did not miss work because I work from home?
Yes. In North Carolina, missing work is only one possible part of a car accident claim, not a requirement.
