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Accident Q&A series

  1. Can emergency room records and x-rays support my car accident injury claim? — Durham, NC

    Yes. Emergency room records and x-rays can support a North Carolina car accident injury claim by showing when you sought care, what symptoms you…

  2. Can a personal injury demand include ongoing pain if I am still treating? — Durham, NC

    Yes. A North Carolina personal injury demand can include ongoing pain while you are still treating, but it should clearly explain what is known, what…

  3. What should I do if physical activity makes my accident-related neck injury worse? — Durham, NC

    Do not ignore a new increase in neck pain or stiffness after activity; report the change to your treating provider and follow that provider’s…

  4. What should I do if my spouse’s pain gets worse after being checked at the hospital? — Durham, NC

    Your spouse should promptly follow up with medical providers if pain is getting worse, keep clear records of new or increased symptoms, and make sure…

  5. What should I do if my pain gets worse after a car accident even though I did not have broken bones? — Durham, NC

    Take worsening pain seriously, keep your follow-up medical appointments, and document what changed. Not having broken bones does not mean you have no…

  6. What should I do after being involved in a motor vehicle accident? — Durham, NC

    After a motor vehicle accident in North Carolina, protect your safety, call law enforcement when the crash is reportable, exchange information,…

  7. What should I do after being involved in a motor vehicle accident? — Durham, NC

    After a motor vehicle accident in North Carolina, protect safety first, report the crash when required, exchange information, document the scene, and…

  8. What should I do after being involved in a motor vehicle accident? — Durham, NC

    After a motor vehicle accident in North Carolina, focus first on safety, required reporting, medical attention if you believe you need it, and…

  9. What should I do after being injured in a motor vehicle accident? — Durham, NC

    After a motor vehicle accident injury in North Carolina, focus first on safety, medical needs, reporting the crash, and preserving evidence. North…

  10. What should I do after a car accident if my knee injury is getting worse? — Durham, NC

    If your knee injury is getting worse after a car accident, focus on documenting the change, following your medical providers’ instructions, and…

  11. What medical records do I need after a rear-end collision? — Durham, NC

    You should keep records that show what injuries were reported, what care was provided, what follow-up was recommended, and what bills were incurred…

  12. What information should I gather after a motor vehicle accident? — Durham, NC

    Gather names, contact details, insurance information, vehicle details, photos, witness information, the crash report number, medical records, bills,…

  13. What information should I gather after a motor vehicle accident? — Durham, NC

    After a motor vehicle accident, gather information that identifies the people, vehicles, location, witnesses, insurance companies, injuries, medical…

  14. What information should I gather after a car accident if I may have been injured? — Durham, NC

    Gather information that helps show what happened, who was involved, what insurance may apply, and how the crash affected your health and daily life.…

  15. What information does an attorney need to review a car accident case? — Durham, NC

    An attorney usually needs enough information to evaluate fault, injuries, insurance coverage, damages, and deadlines. For a North Carolina car…

  16. What happens if the other driver says I was at fault? — Durham, NC

    The other driver's opinion does not decide fault by itself. In a North Carolina motor vehicle injury claim, the insurance company may investigate…

  17. What happens if the other driver denies fault after a crash? — Durham, NC

    The other driver’s denial does not automatically defeat your injury claim. In North Carolina, fault is usually decided by evidence, not by what…

  18. What happens if my symptoms flare up after normal activities while my injury claim is open? — Durham, NC

    A symptom flare-up during normal activities does not automatically end or ruin a North Carolina personal injury claim. It does, however, make…

  19. What happens if my neck pain may be permanent after an accident? — Durham, NC

    If your neck pain may be permanent after an accident, the claim usually should not be rushed until the medical picture is clearer. Under North…

  20. What evidence should I keep after a car accident? — Durham, NC

    Keep anything that shows how the crash happened, who was involved, what was damaged, and how your injuries affected your life. In North Carolina,…

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