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Accident Q&A series
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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 crash duties, medical needs, and evidence preservation. You should…
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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 documentation, and preserving evidence. You…
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What should I consider before settling a soft tissue injury claim? — Durham, NC
Before settling a soft tissue injury claim, consider whether the offer accounts for liability risks, medical records, treatment history, lost income,…
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What should happen after my attorney contacts the insurance company about my claim? — Durham, NC
After your attorney contacts the insurance company, the adjuster should usually communicate through your attorney, confirm the claim information, and…
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What rights am I giving up when I accept a personal injury settlement? — Durham, NC
When you accept a personal injury settlement, you usually give up the right to bring future claims against the released parties for the injury event…
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What options do I have if the insurance company does not make a fair settlement offer? — Durham, NC
You do not have to accept a settlement offer just because the insurance company made it. In a North Carolina personal injury claim, your options may…
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What information should I gather after a motor vehicle accident? — Durham, NC
Gather identifying information, insurance details, photos, witness names, the crash report number, medical records, repair information, and all…
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What information should I gather after a motor vehicle accident? — Durham, NC
Gather information that helps show who was involved, what happened, what damage occurred, what injuries were reported, and how the crash affected you…
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What information does an insurance company usually need before finalizing a personal injury settlement? — Durham, NC
An insurance company usually needs enough information to confirm the injured person, the claim, the agreed settlement terms, the release paperwork,…
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What information does an insurance adjuster usually need to evaluate a personal injury claim? — Durham, NC
An insurance adjuster usually needs enough information to evaluate liability, injuries, medical treatment, lost income, damages, insurance coverage,…
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What information can help support a higher settlement offer for an injury claim? — Durham, NC
Information that clearly proves fault, connects your injuries to the incident, documents your losses, and answers the insurer’s concerns may help…
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What happens if the other driver caused the accident? — Durham, NC
If the other driver caused the accident, you may have a bodily injury claim against that driver and, usually, with that driver’s insurance company.…
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What happens if the insurance adjuster says my neck and back injuries are straightforward or minor? — Durham, NC
An insurance adjuster’s description is not the final word on your neck and back injury claim. In North Carolina, the value and strength of a personal…
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What happens if someone who is not related claims they should receive part of a wrongful death settlement? — Durham, NC
In North Carolina, a person who is not legally entitled as an heir usually does not receive a share of wrongful death settlement proceeds simply…
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What happens after my personal injury demand is sent to the insurance company? — Durham, NC
After your personal injury demand is sent, the insurance company usually reviews fault, injuries, medical records, bills, insurance coverage, and any…
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What happens after my lawyer sends a counteroffer to the insurance company for my injury claim? — Durham, NC
After your lawyer sends a counteroffer, the insurance claims handler usually reviews the updated demand, evaluates the evidence, and either accepts,…
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What happens after a settlement demand is sent to an insurance adjuster? — Durham, NC
After a settlement demand is sent, the insurance adjuster usually reviews liability, injuries, medical records, bills, lost income, coverage, and any…
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What evidence matters most after a crash involving a tractor-trailer and a disputed police report? — Durham, NC
The most important evidence is the evidence that shows how the collision happened, whether the tractor-trailer changed lanes or turned safely, and…
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What are my options if the insurance company denies my personal injury claim? — Durham, NC
If the insurance company denies your personal injury claim, you may still have options. In North Carolina, the next step usually depends on why the…
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Should I talk to the insurance adjuster directly if I already have a lawyer? — Durham, NC
Usually, no. If you already have a lawyer for a North Carolina personal injury claim, insurance adjuster communication should generally go through…
