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Accident Q&A series
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Can I make a claim if the other driver caused the crash? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may be able to make a claim if another driver caused your crash, but you still need evidence showing fault, injury, causation, and damages.…
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Can I include ongoing shoulder pain and pain that flares up later in my car accident claim? — Durham, NC
Yes, ongoing shoulder pain and later flare-ups may be included in a North Carolina car accident claim if they are connected to the crash and…
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Can I handle my child’s injury claim with the insurance company if my lawyer only represents me? — Durham, NC
Yes, you can usually communicate with the insurance company about your child’s separate injury claim if no lawyer represents your child, but you…
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Can I bring a personal injury claim if I am still receiving physical therapy for head, neck, and back pain? — Durham, NC
Yes. In North Carolina, you can usually bring or continue a personal injury claim while you are still receiving physical therapy for head, neck, and…
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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 if another person or business acted negligently and that…
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Can I bring a diminished value claim when there was no police report? — Durham, NC
Yes. In North Carolina, a police report is helpful evidence, but it is not the only way to support a diminished value claim. You still need proof of…
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Can I bring a diminished value claim when the other driver left the scene? — Durham, NC
Yes, a hit-and-run or left-the-scene crash does not automatically prevent a diminished value claim in North Carolina. The key issues are whether the…
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Can an insurance company contact my child directly if my lawyer does not represent my child? — Durham, NC
Yes, an insurance company may generally contact your child about a separate claim if your lawyer does not represent your child in that claim. In…
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Can a law firm represent a minor passenger in a car accident injury claim? — Durham, NC
Yes. A North Carolina law firm can represent a minor passenger in a car accident injury claim, but the firm must have proper authority, avoid…
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Can a child passenger have a claim for emotional distress after a car accident? — Durham, NC
Yes, a child passenger may have a separate North Carolina personal injury claim for severe emotional distress after a car accident, even if the adult…
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What should I do if my child may need another surgery after a car accident? — Durham, NC
Do not rush final settlement paperwork if your child may need another surgery after a car accident. In a North Carolina injury claim, future medical…
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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, reporting, medical documentation, and preserving evidence. 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, reporting, medical needs, and preserving evidence. State law may require you…
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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, protect your safety, report the crash when required, exchange information, document the scene, and…
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What should I do after being injured in a motor vehicle accident? — Durham, NC
After being injured in a motor vehicle accident, protect your health, report the crash when required, preserve evidence, notify insurers carefully,…
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What medical records are important for a child's car accident injury claim? — Durham, NC
The most important medical records are the ones that show what injuries your child had, how those injuries were connected to the crash, what…
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What information should I gather after being injured in a car accident? — Durham, NC
Gather information that helps show who was involved, how the crash happened, what injuries followed, and what insurance may apply. In North Carolina,…
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What information should I gather after a motor vehicle accident? — Durham, NC
Gather the other driver’s contact, vehicle, license, and insurance information, then preserve photos, witness details, crash report information,…
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What information should I gather after a car accident? — Durham, NC
Gather the information that identifies the drivers, vehicles, insurance, location, witnesses, police response, injuries, treatment, and proof of…
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What information does my employer need to verify for a lost wage claim after an injury? — Durham, NC
Your employer usually needs to verify the basic employment and pay facts that show how much work you missed because of the injury. In a North…
