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Accident Q&A series
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Who has the right to deal with the insurance company after a fatal vehicle crash? — Durham, NC
In North Carolina, the person with legal authority is usually the personal representative or collector of the deceased person’s estate, or an…
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What should I do if the insurance adjuster has not contacted me about my motorcycle damage? — Durham, NC
You should not wait silently for the other driver’s insurance adjuster to call. In a North Carolina motorcycle accident claim, you can take practical…
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What should I do if my chest, back, and neck hurt after a car accident? — Durham, NC
Get medical attention promptly if you have chest, back, or neck pain after a car accident, especially after a chest impact or a severe crash. For a…
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What should I do if I have both an injury claim and a motorcycle damage claim after a crash? — Durham, NC
Handle the injury claim and the motorcycle damage claim as related but separate parts of the same North Carolina crash. Keep your bodily injury…
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What should I do after getting an auto insurance claim number? — Durham, NC
After you receive an auto insurance claim number, save it and use it on every communication, but do not treat it as proof that the insurer accepts…
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What should I do after being involved in a motor vehicle accident? — Durham, NC
After a motor vehicle accident in Durham, focus first on safety, getting needed medical attention, reporting the crash when required, exchanging…
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What information should I gather after a motor vehicle accident? — Durham, NC
Gather information that shows what happened, who was involved, what insurance may apply, what injuries were reported, and how the crash affected you…
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What information should I gather after a car crash? — Durham, NC
After a car crash, gather the other driver’s identifying and insurance information, photos, witness details, the crash report number, medical…
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What information should be included in a letter of representation for a truck accident claim? — Durham, NC
A letter of representation for a North Carolina truck accident claim should clearly identify the injured person or estate, the crash, the insurance…
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What information does an insurance company need to process my injury claim? — Durham, NC
An insurance company usually needs enough information to identify the claim, review coverage, investigate fault, and evaluate injury-related damages.…
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What information do I need when speaking with an insurance adjuster after a motorcycle accident? — Durham, NC
You should have basic crash details, insurance claim numbers, the police report information, photos, motorcycle damage records, medical visit…
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What information do I need to gather after a car accident? — Durham, NC
After a car accident, gather information that shows who was involved, what happened, what damage occurred, what injuries were reported, and which…
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What happens when an insurance claim is assigned to an attorney team? — Durham, NC
When an insurance claim is assigned to an attorney team, it usually means the insurer has routed the claim to a group that handles claims involving…
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What happens if the other driver says I was at fault? — Durham, NC
The other driver's statement does not decide fault by itself. In a North Carolina injury claim, fault usually depends on evidence such as the crash…
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What happens if I was partly at fault for a car accident? — Durham, NC
In North Carolina, being partly at fault can create a serious problem for a car accident injury claim. The other driver or insurer may raise…
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What happens after an insurance company receives notice that a lawyer represents the estate? — Durham, NC
After the insurance company receives a lawyer’s letter of representation for the estate, the insurer usually updates the claim file and directs claim…
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What evidence do I need for a car accident injury claim? — Durham, NC
You usually need evidence showing how the crash happened, who was at fault, how the crash caused your injuries, and what losses you have. In North…
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What compensation may be available after a motor vehicle accident? — Durham, NC
Compensation after a North Carolina motor vehicle accident may include medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering, property damage, and other…
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What compensation may be available after a car accident injury? — Durham, NC
Compensation after a car accident injury in North Carolina may include medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering, certain future losses,…
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What compensation may be available after a car accident injury? — Durham, NC
Compensation after a North Carolina car accident injury may include medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, certain future losses if…
