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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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Can I go through my own insurance for vehicle damage if the crash was not my fault?
Yes. In North Carolina, you can often use your own collision coverage to handle vehicle damage even when another driver appears to be at fault.
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Can I bring an injury claim if I was a passenger and asleep when the car accident happened?
Yes, in many cases an injured passenger can bring a claim even if they were asleep when the crash happened.
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Can I be held responsible for damage to a third vehicle if another driver turned into my path?
Yes, you could still be accused of responsibility for damage to a third vehicle, but that does not mean you are legally at fault.
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Can a law firm help me with a personal injury case if the accident happened somewhere else?
Yes, a law firm may still be able to help, even if the accident happened outside North Carolina.
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What should I do if the insurance company has not contacted me after a car accident?
If the insurance company has not contacted you after a car accident, do not assume your claim is being handled or that the delay protects your rights.
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What should I do if I was injured in a car accident but could not get medical treatment right away?
Yes, you may still have a North Carolina injury claim even if you did not get medical treatment right away, but the delay can create proof problems.
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What happens if more than one driver may be responsible for a car accident?
If more than one driver may be responsible for a car accident, you may be able to pursue a claim against more than one person or insurer.
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What happens if I was rear-ended while stopped to make a turn and the police made a report?
If you were rear-ended while stopped to make a turn, the police report can help document the crash, but it does not decide the injury claim by itself.
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What happens if I only treated my back and neck pain with over-the-counter medicine after a car accident?
Treating back and neck pain only with over-the-counter medicine does not automatically prevent a North Carolina car accident claim, but it can make the claim…
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How do I know whether I have a strong claim after a car accident?
A strong car accident claim usually has clear proof that another driver was at fault, reliable evidence that the crash caused your injuries, and records…
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How can I prove my injuries from a car accident if no imaging was done at the emergency room?
Yes, you may still be able to prove your injuries even if the emergency room did not order X-rays, a CT scan, or an MRI.
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How can I prove I was hurt in a car accident if the chiropractor never saw me because of insurance problems?
Yes, you may still be able to prove you were hurt, but it is harder when there was no medical evaluation after the crash.
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Can I still make an injury claim if my pain started later and I did not go to the hospital right away?
Yes, you may still be able to make an injury claim in North Carolina even if your pain began later and you did not go to the hospital right away.
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Can I still make an injury claim after a car accident if I never went to the hospital or saw a doctor?
Yes, you may still be able to make an injury claim after a Durham car accident even if you never went to the hospital or saw a doctor.
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Can I still get legal help after a recent car accident if another attorney already referred my case?
Yes. In North Carolina, you can usually still speak with another attorney about a recent car accident claim even if another lawyer referred the case or has…
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Can I recover compensation for injuries and other losses after a car accident four years ago?
Usually, not for a standard North Carolina car accident injury claim if the crash happened more than three years ago and no lawsuit was filed in time.
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Can I bring a claim for my disabled child who was a passenger in a car accident?
Yes, in many cases a parent or other proper representative can pursue an injury claim for a disabled child who was hurt as a passenger in a North Carolina car…
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Can a child passenger have a stronger injury claim after a car accident if they went to the emergency room?
Yes, an emergency room visit can make a child passenger’s injury claim stronger because it creates early medical documentation, but it does not automatically…
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What should I do if I went to the hospital after the accident but had to leave before being fully seen?
If you went to the hospital after a Durham accident but had to leave before being fully seen, that does not automatically ruin a North Carolina injury claim.
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What kind of compensation can I seek after a motor vehicle accident?
After a motor vehicle accident, you may be able to seek compensation for medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, property damage, and other…
