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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 prove the other driver ran the stop sign if their insurance company denies the claim?
In North Carolina, you prove a stop-sign violation the same way you prove any fault claim: with reliable evidence showing the other driver failed to…
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How do I know whether I have a personal injury claim if I was hit while driving for work?
In North Carolina, you may have a personal injury claim if a driver outside your employer caused the crash through negligence (for example, running a…
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How do I deal with the insurance company after a car accident?
After a North Carolina car accident, you usually need to notify your own insurer promptly and communicate carefully with the other driver’s insurer.…
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How can I prove my lost wages after an accident?
In North Carolina, you usually prove lost wages after an accident by showing (1) you missed work because of the injury and (2) what you would have…
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Do I have a slip-and-fall case if a store had a wet floor and no warning signs were posted?
Possibly. In North Carolina, a wet floor with no warning sign can support a slip-and-fall claim, but only if you can show the store was…
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Do I have a case for my slip and fall if the property owner knew about the hazard?
Possibly. In North Carolina, a slip-and-fall claim usually turns on whether the property owner (or the person in control of the property) knew or…
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Can my lawyer negotiate a medical provider’s lien down so I receive more of the settlement?
Yes—often your lawyer can ask a medical provider to reduce (or “compromise”) what it claims from your settlement, especially when the settlement is…
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Can I still pursue a claim if I don’t have a police report or didn’t get all the other driver’s information at the scene?
Yes. In North Carolina, you can often still pursue an injury or property-damage claim even if there is no police report and you did not collect all…
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Can I still pursue a bodily injury claim even if the vehicle damage reimbursement is already being finalized?
Usually, yes. In North Carolina, settling (or finalizing payment for) the property damage part of a car accident claim generally does not, by itself,…
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Can I still make an injury claim if I didn’t go to the doctor right after the crash but my back still hurts?
Yes. In North Carolina, you can still pursue an injury claim even if you did not see a doctor immediately after a crash, as long as you can prove the…
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Can I still make a claim if no staff member saw me fall and nobody came out right away?
Yes. In North Carolina, a slip-and-fall claim does not require a staff member to witness the fall or respond immediately. What matters is whether the…
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Can I still file a claim if I didn’t report the slip and fall right away?
Usually, yes. In North Carolina, failing to report a slip-and-fall immediately does not automatically prevent you from filing an injury claim, as…
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Can I pursue a personal injury settlement even if I’m also dealing with workers’ comp for the same crash?
Yes. In North Carolina, a work-related crash can trigger workers’ compensation benefits and also a personal injury claim against the at-fault driver…
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Can I pursue a car accident claim if I was unconscious and don’t remember what happened at the scene?
Yes. In North Carolina, you can still pursue a car accident injury claim even if you were unconscious and cannot remember the crash. The key is…
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Can being out of work because of my injury be included as part of my claim?
Yes. In North Carolina, time you miss from work because of an injury can usually be claimed as part of your personal injury damages, often called…
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What should I do if my back and neck pain started after the accident but I haven’t seen a doctor yet?
In North Carolina, you should get medical care as soon as you reasonably can and start documenting your symptoms and the crash details. Delayed…
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What should I do if I’m in pain but didn’t go to the ER or take an ambulance after the accident?
In North Carolina, you can still pursue an injury claim even if you did not go to the ER or take an ambulance after the crash. The most important…
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What should I do if I start feeling pain days after a car accident?
If you develop pain days after a car accident in North Carolina, you should get medical care promptly, document your symptoms, and notify the…
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What should I ask the apartment complex for after a slip and fall, like an incident report or their insurance information?
In North Carolina, you should promptly ask the apartment complex for a copy of the incident report, the name and contact information of the property…
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What medical records and bills matter most to prove my back injury is from the accident?
In North Carolina, the most important records are the ones that (1) show you had back symptoms right after the crash, (2) document objective findings…
