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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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Can I bring a car accident claim if I was hit by a law enforcement vehicle?
Yes, you may be able to bring a claim after being hit by a law enforcement vehicle in North Carolina.
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Can I accept a property damage check for my totaled car while my injury claim is still open?
Yes, you can generally accept a check that settles only the property damage to your totaled car while keeping your bodily injury claim open.
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Can a traffic ticket affect my car accident injury claim?
Yes. A traffic ticket can affect a North Carolina car accident injury claim, especially when the insurer argues that the cited driver helped cause the…
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Can a passenger make an injury claim after a crash when their partner was driving?
Yes. A passenger may make an injury claim when their partner was driving if the partner or another driver negligently caused the crash and the passenger can…
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Can a guest recover compensation for cracked vertebrae after a fall in someone else's rental home?
Yes, a guest may be able to recover compensation, but an injury alone does not establish responsibility.
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Why does my personal injury lawyer need copies of my and my spouse’s health insurance cards before finalizing a settlement?
Your lawyer likely needs the cards to identify every health plan that may have paid accident-related bills and determine whether any plan has a lien or…
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Who has authority to make decisions about a vehicle accident claim involving a partnership?
Authority depends on who owns the claim, the type of partnership, and the partnership agreement.
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What should I review before signing a final settlement statement after a car accident claim?
Before signing, confirm that the statement correctly shows the gross settlement, attorney’s fee, case expenses, payments to medical providers or other…
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What should I do if I was injured in a car accident and want to speak with an attorney?
Arrange a private conversation with a North Carolina personal injury attorney as soon as reasonably possible, and gather the basic records related to the crash.
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What should I do if I am in therapy after a car accident?
Continue making treatment decisions with your medical providers, follow their instructions, and keep accurate records of your therapy, bills, symptoms, and…
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What should I do if an insurance adjuster contacts me after I hire a lawyer?
Tell the adjuster that you are represented, provide your lawyer’s contact information, and politely direct further claim communications to the law firm.
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What should I do if a serious motor vehicle accident involves a business partnership?
Act quickly to identify the driver, vehicle owner, business entity, partners, insurers, and purpose of the trip.
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What should I do after a motor vehicle accident if I may need legal help?
Protect your safety, report the accident when required, exchange information, document the scene, and keep records related to your injuries and losses.
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What proof do I need to show lost wages if I tried to keep working after the accident but earned less?
You can support a lost-wage claim even if you continued working, provided you can show that the accident-related injury caused you to earn less.
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What medical records should I gather after receiving physical therapy for an injury?
Gather the complete physical therapy chart, not just visit summaries. Important items include the initial evaluation, treatment plan, daily notes, progress…
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What information should I gather after a motor vehicle accident?
Gather the crash report, driver and insurance details, photographs, witness information, medical and therapy records, bills, proof of missed work, and all…
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What information should I gather after a car accident?
Gather the crash report information, driver and insurance details, photographs, witness contacts, medical documents, vehicle records, and every communication…
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What information should I gather after a car accident?
Gather the other drivers’ identifying and insurance information, witness contact details, photographs or video, the crash report information, medical…
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What information does my lawyer need to send to the insurance company after a car accident?
Your lawyer will usually send a letter identifying each injured client, the accident, the insurance claim, and the law firm’s role.
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What information do I need to provide to confirm whether there is a medical lien on my settlement?
You will usually need to provide your full identifying information, the date and type of accident, health-plan details, and a signed authorization.
