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Can I recover travel and other out-of-pocket expenses related to my injury claim?
Yes, you may be able to recover reasonable out-of-pocket expenses tied to your injury, including travel for medical care and other costs caused by the accident.
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Can I recover for missed work if I think I lost time from my job after the accident?
Yes, missed work can be part of a North Carolina personal injury claim if the time away from work was caused by the accident and you can support it with…
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Can I recover for both my injuries and the damage to my car after a crash like this?
Yes, in North Carolina a crash can lead to both a bodily injury claim and a separate property damage claim.
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Can I recover compensation for injuries caused by a motor vehicle accident?
Yes, you may be able to recover compensation after a motor vehicle accident in Durham if another person or company legally caused the crash and your injuries.
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Can I choose not to pursue a claim for my minor child if my child was not injured in the crash?
Yes. If your child was not injured in the crash, there may be no separate bodily injury claim to pursue for the child.
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Can I challenge a medical lien if I think it includes the wrong treatment or dates of service?
Yes. In North Carolina, you may dispute a medical lien or Medicaid recovery claim if it appears to include treatment, charges, or dates of service that are…
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Can I bring a claim if I was injured in a car accident?
Yes, you may be able to bring a claim if another person or company legally caused the crash and your injuries.
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Can I bring a claim if I was hit by a car while riding my bike?
Yes, you may be able to bring a claim if a driver hit you while you were riding your bike, but the facts matter.
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Can a witness help support my car accident injury claim?
Yes. A witness can help support a Durham car accident injury claim by backing up how the crash happened, what each driver did, and what was visible right…
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Can a salvage company keep my vehicle before I send the title?
Usually, yes, a salvage company may hold a totaled vehicle after pickup while the title paperwork is being completed, but that does not automatically mean…
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What should I do if the insurance company tries to say I was partly at fault for a pedestrian accident?
Do not assume the insurance company is right. In North Carolina, a claim can be seriously affected if the insurer argues your own conduct helped cause the…
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What should I do if I am still getting treatment for back, neck, foot, ankle, wrist, and hand injuries after a crash?
If you are still treating after a crash, keep following your medical providers’ instructions, save every record and bill, and avoid assuming your claim is…
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What medical records do I need for a car accident injury claim if I only have billing statements?
Billing statements alone are usually not enough for a North Carolina car accident injury claim.
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What kind of compensation can I seek for ongoing shoulder and hip pain after a pedestrian accident?
You may be able to seek compensation for medical expenses, pain and suffering, lost income if your injuries affected work, and other accident-related losses…
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What happens to a medical provider's claim if the injured person is no longer represented by the same law firm?
A medical provider's claim does not automatically disappear just because the injured person changed lawyers or is no longer represented by the same law firm.
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What happens if the police department will not change or clarify an accident report and the insurance company will not pay?
The police department’s refusal to change or clarify a crash report does not automatically end your claim, and the insurance company does not have to accept…
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What happens if the other driver's insurance company contacts my relative instead of me after the accident?
If the other driver’s insurance company contacts your relative instead of you, that does not automatically end your North Carolina injury claim.
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What happens if the other driver caused the car accident?
If the other driver caused the crash, you may have a claim for your injury-related losses and vehicle damage, but fault still has to be shown with evidence.
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What happens if the driver's insurance company will not return my calls after the accident?
If the driver’s insurance company will not return your calls, that does not automatically end your claim.
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What happens if the driver who hit me was not charged by the police?
The driver not being charged does not automatically prevent a North Carolina injury claim.
