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Accident Q&A series
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Can pain and suffering be included in a wrongful death claim? — Durham, NC
Yes. In North Carolina, pain and suffering can be included in a wrongful death claim when there is evidence that the deceased person experienced…
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Can my relative be held responsible when their car was hit from behind and pushed into a third vehicle? — Durham, NC
Usually, a person is not responsible just because their car was shoved into another vehicle by a rear-end impact. In North Carolina, fault depends on…
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Can my child still recover compensation after a car accident if they did not go to the hospital right away? — Durham, NC
Yes, a child may still be able to recover compensation after a North Carolina car accident even if they did not go to the hospital right away.…
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Can missed work and physical therapy be included in a car accident injury claim? — Durham, NC
Yes. In a North Carolina car accident injury claim, missed work and physical therapy may be included if they are reasonably connected to the crash…
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Can I seek pain and suffering compensation for my child after a rear-end car accident? — Durham, NC
Yes. In a North Carolina rear-end car accident claim, a child may seek compensation for pain and suffering if another driver’s negligence caused the…
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Can I recover compensation if I was injured in a motor vehicle accident? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may be able to recover compensation after a motor vehicle accident in Durham if another person’s negligence caused your injuries and you can…
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Can I file a personal injury claim after a motor vehicle accident? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may be able to file a personal injury claim after a motor vehicle accident if you were injured and another person’s negligence helped cause…
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Can I bring a wrongful death claim if negligence caused a loved one to pass away? — Durham, NC
Yes, a wrongful death claim may be possible in North Carolina if negligence or wrongful conduct caused your loved one’s death. The claim is usually…
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Can I bring a wrongful death claim if a relative arranged medical care that I believe led to my parent’s death? — Durham, NC
Possibly, but in North Carolina a wrongful death claim is usually brought by the personal representative or collector of the deceased person’s…
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Can I bring a personal injury claim after a motor vehicle accident? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may be able to bring a personal injury claim after a motor vehicle accident in North Carolina if another person’s careless driving caused…
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Can I bring a personal injury claim after a car accident? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may be able to bring a personal injury claim after a car accident if another person’s negligence caused your injuries and losses. In North…
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Can I bring a claim against an apartment complex after a slip and fall injury? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may be able to bring a claim against an apartment complex after a slip and fall injury if unsafe property conditions helped cause your fall.…
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Can an incorrect accident report affect my injury claim? — Durham, NC
Yes. An incorrect accident report can affect a North Carolina injury claim because insurance adjusters often use it when deciding fault, coverage…
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Can an estate bring a wrongful death claim after a pedestrian is hit by a truck? — Durham, NC
Yes. In North Carolina, a wrongful death claim is usually brought by the decedent’s personal representative on behalf of the estate when a fatal…
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Can a toxicology report or medical examiner report affect a wrongful death claim? — Durham, NC
Yes. A toxicology report or medical examiner report can affect a North Carolina wrongful death claim because it may address cause of death, manner of…
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Can a rehab facility be liable if it transferred my parent to hospice without my permission? — Durham, NC
Yes, a rehab facility may be liable in North Carolina if it transferred a patient to hospice without proper legal authority and that decision caused…
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Can a personal injury claim move forward if some medical providers have not sent records yet? — Durham, NC
Yes. A North Carolina personal injury claim can often keep moving while some medical records or bills are still outstanding. The main caveat is that…
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Can a parent bring an injury claim for a teenage child after a car accident? — Durham, NC
Yes, if the teenager is under 18, a parent can usually help bring and manage an injury claim after a North Carolina car accident, but the child’s…
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Who usually handles motorcycle repair or total loss issues when I also have a personal injury attorney? — Durham, NC
Usually, the insurance company’s property damage adjuster handles motorcycle repair or total loss issues, while your personal injury attorney handles…
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Who may be responsible for paying for my injuries after a car accident? — Durham, NC
Several people or insurance sources may be involved, but the main question is usually who caused the crash and what coverage applies. In North…
