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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 an insurance company use improvement after physical therapy to lower my settlement?
Yes. An insurance company may argue that improvement after physical therapy shows your symptoms lasted for a limited time or that future care is unlikely, but…
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Can an insurance company leave a claim unresolved if the adjuster is hard to reach?
An adjuster’s failure to respond does not resolve, deny, or extinguish a bodily injury claim.
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What should I look for in a release before accepting a property damage settlement after a car accident?
Confirm that the release settles only the vehicle-related property damage you intend to resolve.
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What should I do if I was injured in a car accident caused by another driver?
Protect your health, report the crash, preserve evidence, notify the appropriate insurers, and keep records of your injuries and expenses.
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What should I do if I receive EMS paperwork after a car accident?
Keep every page, make a copy, and promptly send the EMS paperwork to the representative handling your bodily injury claim.
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What should I do after being involved in a motor vehicle accident?
Stop, address immediate safety concerns, contact law enforcement when required, exchange information, and document the scene if you can do so safely.
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What should be included in an underinsured motorist demand after a car accident?
An underinsured motorist demand should clearly explain coverage, fault, injuries, damages, the liability insurer's payment or tender, and the amount or action…
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What information should I keep after a car accident to support my injury claim?
Keep records showing how the crash happened, the condition of the vehicles, your injuries and medical care, your financial losses, and every important…
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What information should I gather after a car accident?
Gather information about the drivers, vehicles, insurance, witnesses, crash location, injuries, medical care, and related expenses.
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What information does a lawyer need after a car accident?
A lawyer generally needs the crash details, information about everyone involved, insurance records, photographs, witness contacts, medical documentation, and…
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What happens if the other driver caused my accident?
If the other driver caused your accident, you may have a North Carolina claim for injuries, vehicle damage, lost income, and other supported losses.
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What happens if the insurance company decides my car is a total loss after an accident?
If the insurer declares your car a total loss, it will usually offer payment based on the vehicle’s fair market value immediately before the accident, subject…
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What happens if the at-fault driver does not have enough insurance to cover my injuries?
You may be able to pursue the at-fault driver’s liability coverage and then seek underinsured motorist benefits through an applicable auto policy.
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What happens if repair estimates are higher than my car is worth after a rear-end collision?
The insurer may treat the vehicle as a total loss instead of paying repair costs that exceed its pre-collision value.
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What happens if my child was the driver in the crash that caused their death?
Being the driver does not automatically prevent a wrongful death claim. The key question is whether another driver, company, vehicle defect, or other legally…
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What evidence should I gather after a car accident?
Gather photographs and video, driver and witness information, the crash report, vehicle records, medical documents, proof of financial losses, and insurance…
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What evidence is important after a fatal crash involving a possible vehicle defect?
The vehicle itself is usually the most important evidence and should be protected from repair, dismantling, sale, or destruction.
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What evidence do I need after a fatal car accident involving my child?
You should preserve evidence showing how the crash happened, who may be responsible, how the death resulted from the collision, available insurance coverage,…
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What compensation may be available after a motor vehicle accident?
Compensation after a North Carolina motor vehicle accident may include medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, reduced earning ability,…
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What can I do if I think a vehicle defect or recall caused a fatal crash?
Preserve the vehicle immediately and have the recall, crash evidence, and vehicle data reviewed before the car is repaired, sold, or destroyed.
