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Accident Q&A series
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What documents should I gather for a personal injury claim? — Durham, NC
Gather documents that show what happened, who may be at fault, what injuries and treatment are connected to the incident, and what financial losses…
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What can I do if I am still hurting after a car accident but the doctors say there is nothing more they can do? — Durham, NC
You can still document your symptoms, follow your providers’ instructions, and pursue an injury claim if the evidence supports that the crash caused…
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How is a minor child's personal injury settlement finalized after an agreement is reached? — Durham, NC
A minor child’s personal injury settlement in North Carolina is usually not final just because the parent and insurer agree on an amount. The…
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How do I respond when an insurance company contacts my lawyer about my settlement? — Durham, NC
If an insurance company contacts your lawyer about your settlement, you usually do not need to negotiate with the insurer yourself. Ask your lawyer…
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How do I organize evidence I have collected for a personal injury case? — Durham, NC
Organize your evidence by date, type, and source so your attorney can quickly see what happened, what injuries were documented, and what losses may…
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How can liens be negotiated before my settlement money is released? — Durham, NC
Liens may be negotiated before settlement funds are released by identifying each claimed lien, checking whether it is legally valid and related to…
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How can I prove the other driver was at fault for passing illegally before the crash? — Durham, NC
You prove illegal passing fault by showing what the other driver did, why the pass was unsafe or prohibited, and how that conduct caused the crash.…
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How can a police report and traffic tickets affect my car accident injury claim? — Durham, NC
A police report and traffic tickets can help your North Carolina car accident injury claim, but they usually do not end the dispute by themselves.…
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How can a medical provider resolve a mismatch between a signed lien reduction and its patient file? — Durham, NC
A medical provider can usually resolve the mismatch by requesting a written reconciliation from the law firm and comparing it against the provider’s…
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How are insurance policy limits divided when there are multiple injury claimants? — Durham, NC
Insurance policy limits are not automatically divided equally among multiple injury claimants in North Carolina. The split usually depends on…
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Can medical records be requested for my injury claim if I sign a release? — Durham, NC
Yes. If you sign a valid medical release, medical records can usually be requested for your North Carolina injury claim, but the request should match…
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Can I sue an uninsured driver if they do not appear to have any assets? — Durham, NC
Yes, you can sue an uninsured driver in North Carolina, but collecting from a person with few or no reachable assets may be difficult. If you have…
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Can I still recover compensation if the insurer wants a global settlement with other claimants? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may still be able to recover compensation, but a global settlement can make the claim more complicated. In North Carolina, your share may…
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Can I still recover compensation if I hit the back of a car that cut in front of me and slammed on the brakes? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may still have a claim, but it will depend on proof. In North Carolina, a rear-end impact does not automatically end the case, especially if…
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Can I sign personal injury settlement paperwork if my name has a typo? — Durham, NC
Usually, you should not sign North Carolina personal injury settlement paperwork with a typo in your name until it is corrected or clearly explained…
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Can I reopen a car accident claim after accepting a settlement? — Durham, NC
Usually, no. If you accepted a car accident settlement and signed a valid release of all bodily injury claims, North Carolina law will often treat…
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Can I recover pain and suffering after a car accident with an uninsured driver? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may be able to recover pain and suffering after a North Carolina car accident with an uninsured driver if you can prove the other driver was…
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Can I make an uninsured motorist claim if the other driver caused the crash and had no insurance? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may be able to make an uninsured motorist claim through your own auto insurance if the other driver caused the crash and had no liability…
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Can I make a claim if I was injured in a car accident? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may be able to make a personal injury claim if another driver or responsible party caused a crash that injured you. In North Carolina, the…
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Can I do anything if I already signed paperwork for a car accident settlement but think it was too low? — Durham, NC
Maybe, but it depends on exactly what you signed, whether payment has been made, and whether there is a legal reason to challenge the agreement. In…
