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Can I still bring a car accident claim if the case has already been filed in court?
Yes. If a car accident case has already been filed in court, that usually means your claim is already being pursued through the lawsuit process, and it may…
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Can I recover compensation for my injuries and my children's injuries from the same car accident?
Yes, in many North Carolina car accident cases, both an injured parent and injured children may have claims arising from the same crash.
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Can I recover compensation for my emergency room visit, ambulance ride, and follow-up medical care after being hit by a car?
Yes, you may be able to recover compensation for reasonable medical expenses caused by the crash, including an ambulance ride, emergency room care, imaging,…
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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 make an injury claim if I was a passenger in a one-car accident caused by the driver losing control on black ice?
Yes, you may be able to make an injury claim as a passenger even if it was a one-car crash on black ice.
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Can I bring a claim if I was hit by a car while walking in a crosswalk?
Yes, you may be able to bring a claim if a driver hit you while you were walking in a marked crosswalk in Durham.
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Can I bring a claim if I was hit by a car while I was walking?
Yes, you may be able to bring a claim if a driver hit you while you were walking in Durham.
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Can I bring a claim for car repairs when my vehicle was damaged but not totaled?
Yes. In North Carolina, you may still pursue a property-damage claim for a repairable vehicle, even if the other driver’s insurer denied liability.
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Can an injury claim include medical treatment for both me and my child after a car accident?
Yes, a North Carolina car accident claim can involve injuries to both you and your child, but the damages are usually documented and evaluated as separate…
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Can a hospital still pursue payment related to treatment after a personal injury case changes attorneys or is no longer active?
Yes. A hospital may still try to collect for injury-related treatment even if your personal injury case changed lawyers, was never resolved, or is no longer…
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Who should complete the medical leave forms for my work restrictions, me or my doctor?
Usually, you should fill out your part of the medical leave paperwork, but your doctor or other treating medical provider should complete the parts that state…
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Who pays for my injuries after a rear-end accident if I was driving someone else's car?
Usually, the at-fault driver's liability insurance is the main source for an injury claim, even if you were driving someone else's car.
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Who handles my injury claim if I was driving a vehicle I do not own at the time of the crash?
Usually, the claim starts with the insurance on the vehicle involved in the crash, especially if you were driving it with the owner’s permission.
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What should I do if my employer says I could lose my job because I cannot return to work while I am still injured?
You should take the warning seriously, but do not assume you have no options. If you were hurt while working, your medical restrictions, leave paperwork,…
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What kind of doctor's note do I need if I cannot safely return to work because of my injury?
You usually need a clear work-status note from the treating medical provider that explains whether you are out of work completely, can return only with…
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What information does an insurance company need to locate an existing car accident claim?
Usually, the insurance company needs enough identifying details to match the loss in its system, such as the insured driver’s name, the date of the crash, and…
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What information do I need to give the insurance company to confirm an existing accident claim?
Usually, the insurance company will ask for enough details to match you to a claim already in its system.
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What information do I need to confirm whether a claim exists?
To confirm whether a claim exists, you usually need enough identifying information for the insurance carrier to match the loss to a policy and a file.
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What happens if there is already a claim on file for the same accident?
If there is already a claim on file for the same accident, that usually does not end your rights or prevent the insurer from reviewing another coverage issue…
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What happens if the other driver's insurance company has not opened a bodily injury claim yet?
If the other driver’s insurance company has not opened a bodily injury claim yet, that usually means the injury portion of the case has not been set up in the…
