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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 the driver’s insurance isn’t enough to cover a wrongful death claim?
In North Carolina, the at-fault driver’s auto liability policy only pays up to its policy limits, even if the wrongful death damages are higher.
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What evidence should I gather right away to prove the driver was at fault in a fatal pedestrian crash?
In North Carolina, the most important early evidence in a fatal pedestrian crash is evidence that locks in what happened before it disappears: scene…
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What documents do you need from me to request the police report?
In North Carolina, a law firm can usually request a crash police report by providing identifying information about the crash and paying the required fee.
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What damages can I seek for medical bills, missed work, and pain after a slip and fall?
In North Carolina, a person injured in a slip-and-fall can generally seek compensatory damages for (1) medical expenses, (2) lost income from missed work, and…
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What compensation can I seek for a head injury that required emergency transport, hospital care, and stitches?
In North Carolina, if another driver’s negligence caused your crash, you can typically seek compensation for both your financial losses (like ambulance/ER…
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Should I avoid signing a settlement or release if my injuries haven’t been evaluated yet?
In most North Carolina car-accident claims, you should be very cautious about signing any settlement paperwork labeled a “release” before your injuries are…
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How long do I have to file a slip-and-fall injury claim?
In North Carolina, most slip-and-fall injury lawsuits must be filed within three years of the date your injury becomes apparent (often the date of the fall).
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How is a settlement calculated when the injuries required scans, staples, and follow-up therapy?
In North Carolina, a settlement for injuries that required imaging (like CT scans), staples, and follow-up therapy is usually based on (1) provable financial…
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How does a prior knee injury affect a slip-and-fall claim if the fall aggravated the old injury?
In North Carolina, a prior knee injury does not automatically prevent a slip-and-fall claim.
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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 stop and…
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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 light)…
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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 been paid…
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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 negligent—usually…
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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 should have…
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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 limited or…
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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 of the…
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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, waive…
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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 wreck…
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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.
