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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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What happens if my medical bills and liens are more than the insurance money available after a car accident?
In North Carolina, if the available insurance money is not enough to cover all medical bills and liens after a car accident, the claim usually has to be…
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What compensation can I seek if the crash totaled my car and I am still in pain?
In North Carolina, a crash claim can involve both property damage and bodily injury damages.
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What can I do if the other driver's insurance will not pay for a rental car after my vehicle was totaled?
In North Carolina, a rental car after a total loss is usually treated as part of a property-damage claim for loss of use, not as part of the injury claim…
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What can I do if the other driver's insurance says they cannot determine fault after my car accident?
If the other driver's insurance says it cannot determine fault, that usually means the claim is disputed, not that your case is over.
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How do I prove the other driver caused the crash if there were no cameras or video footage?
Yes. In North Carolina, you can still prove the other driver caused the crash without cameras or video.
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How do I prove pain and suffering after a car accident when I am still getting treatment?
In North Carolina, you do not have to wait until all treatment ends to start building proof of pain and suffering after a car accident.
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How do I challenge an insurance company's repair estimate after a car accident?
In North Carolina, you can challenge a low repair estimate by getting a detailed written estimate from a repair shop, comparing it line by line to the…
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Does my own underinsured motorist coverage still help if my policy limits are the same as the at-fault driver's policy?
Usually not under current North Carolina law if your only available underinsured motorist coverage has the same limit as the at-fault driver's bodily injury…
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Can I use a household member's car insurance for underinsured motorist coverage if we live at the same address?
Possibly. In North Carolina, underinsured motorist coverage can extend beyond the named policyholder to certain relatives who are residents of the same…
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Can I take legal action if the insurance company refuses to pay fair diminished value for my repaired car?
Yes. In North Carolina, if your vehicle was damaged by another driver and repairs still left it worth less on the market, you may be able to pursue legal…
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Can I still make an injury claim if I had neck and back pain but did not go to the hospital by ambulance?
Yes. In North Carolina, you can still pursue an injury claim even if you were not taken from the scene by ambulance.
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Can I recover the money I am paying out of pocket for a rental car after a crash that was not my fault?
Often, yes. Under North Carolina law, rental car costs can be part of a property damage claim as loss-of-use damages when another driver caused the crash, but…
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Can I include chiropractic care, imaging, and massage therapy in my injury claim after a car accident?
Yes, in North Carolina, an injury claim can include chiropractic care, imaging, and massage therapy if those services were reasonably necessary and connected…
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Can I get more compensation after a car accident if the other driver's insurance already offered the full policy limits?
Sometimes, yes. In North Carolina, an offer of the at-fault driver's full policy limits does not always end the case if there is other available coverage,…
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Can I get another repair estimate if the first insurance payment seems too low?
Yes. In North Carolina, you can usually get another repair estimate if the first insurance payment does not appear to cover the reasonable cost of fixing the…
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Who is responsible for a car accident claim when I was driving someone else's car?
In North Carolina, the claim often starts with the insurance on the vehicle that was involved, especially if you had the owner's permission to drive it.
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What should I do if the insurance adjuster's contact information is wrong or keeps changing?
If an insurance adjuster’s contact information is wrong or keeps changing, keep all communication in writing when you can, confirm the correct claim contact…
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What should I do if the claim number I have does not match the driver or injured person involved in the crash?
If the claim number does not match the people involved in the crash, do not assume the insurer has found the right file.
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What should I do if I only have partial or possibly incorrect insurance policy information after a car accident?
If you only have partial or possibly incorrect insurance information after a North Carolina car accident, do not guess or rely on one phone call.
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What information does my attorney need from the other driver's insurance company to move my injury claim forward?
In a North Carolina injury claim, your attorney usually needs the basic claim-handling information that shows whether the other driver's insurer has opened…
