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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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If I was a pedestrian hit in an accident involving a motorcycle, what kind of injury claim can I make?
In North Carolina, a pedestrian hit by a motorcycle usually makes a personal injury claim based on negligence against the motorcycle rider (and sometimes…
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How long do I have to bring a claim for an accident that happened last year?
In North Carolina, most injury claims from an accident (including a pedestrian hit by a motorcycle or other vehicle) must be filed in court within three years…
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How does having Medicare or Medicaid affect my car accident settlement or medical bills?
In North Carolina, having Medicare or Medicaid usually means your medical care may be paid up front, but those programs can later seek repayment from your car…
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How does a gap between the emergency room visit and later treatment affect the value of my injury claim?
In North Carolina, a gap between an ER visit and later treatment can reduce the value of an injury claim because the insurance company will argue your later…
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How do medical payments benefits affect a separate bodily injury claim or settlement?
In North Carolina, “medical payments” (often called “MedPay”) is typically a separate, no-fault coverage that can pay reasonable medical bills up to the…
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How do insurance companies decide who is at fault in a rear-end accident?
In North Carolina, insurance companies usually start with the common-sense assumption that the rear driver is at fault because drivers must leave a reasonable…
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How do I prove the other driver was at fault in a rear-end crash when traffic was stopped?
In North Carolina, you usually prove fault in a stopped-traffic rear-end crash by showing the other driver followed too closely or failed to keep a proper…
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How do I prove the other driver was at fault if I don’t remember everything because I was concussed?
In North Carolina, you can still prove the other driver was at fault even if a concussion left you with gaps in memory.
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How do I know if I have a valid claim after being sideswiped in a car accident?
In North Carolina, you usually have a valid car-accident injury claim if you can show the other driver was negligent (did something unsafe), that negligence…
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How do I get a copy of the police report after a car accident, and how long does it usually take?
In North Carolina, you can usually get a copy of a law-enforcement crash report by requesting it from the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) or,…
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How do I challenge an insurance company’s low diminished value offer after my car has been repaired?
In North Carolina, you challenge a low diminished value offer by (1) documenting the vehicle’s post-repair loss in market value with solid proof (usually an…
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How can I document my injuries and vehicle damage after a sideswipe accident?
After a sideswipe in North Carolina, document your case by (1) creating a clear timeline, (2) preserving medical proof of your symptoms and treatment, and (3)…
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How can I deal with an uninsured motorist claim when my own insurance company won’t make a fair offer?
In North Carolina, an uninsured motorist (UM) claim is still a liability case—you must prove the uninsured driver was at fault and prove your damages.
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How can I challenge an insurance denial when I believe the other driver was at fault?
In North Carolina, you usually cannot “appeal” a third-party liability denial inside the other driver’s insurance company the way you might appeal a health…
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How are medical bills and medical records used to negotiate a settlement with the insurance company?
In North Carolina, medical records and medical bills are used to show three core points in a settlement demand: (1) you were actually hurt, (2) the crash…
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Can I still recover diminished value if my car was financed and not totaled?
Yes, in many North Carolina car-accident property damage claims you can still pursue “diminished value” even if your vehicle was repaired (not totaled) and…
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Can I still bring a claim if I was a passenger and not the driver?
Yes. In North Carolina, a passenger can bring an injury claim after a car wreck if someone else’s negligence caused the crash and the passenger suffered…
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Can I claim lost wages or reduced earning ability if my new job told me to stay home until I’m physically stronger?
Yes. Under North Carolina personal injury law, you can usually claim lost wages for the time you missed work because of accident-related injuries, even if you…
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What should I do next if I went to a clinic right after the crash but haven’t had any follow-up care or imaging yet?
In North Carolina, the next practical step is to get timely follow-up medical care and make sure your symptoms are documented in a consistent medical record.
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What should I do if I don’t remember the exact date of the car accident but it happened a few months ago?
In North Carolina, you should confirm the crash date as soon as possible because most car-accident injury claims must be filed within a limited time, and that…
