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Accident Q&A series
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Do I have a personal injury claim if a car accident aggravated an injury I already had? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may still have a North Carolina personal injury claim if a crash aggravated a preexisting injury. The key issue is proving what changed…
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Can medical equipment like a walker or other recovery supplies be included in a personal injury claim? — Durham, NC
Yes. A walker, brace, shower chair, prescription device, or other recovery supply may be included in a North Carolina personal injury claim when it…
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Can I still speak with a lawyer if I am not sure whether I want to file an insurance claim? — Durham, NC
Yes. Speaking with a lawyer does not mean you must file an insurance claim, start a lawsuit, or accuse anyone of wrongdoing. In a North Carolina…
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Can I still make a claim if the insurance company has already contacted me? — Durham, NC
Yes. In most North Carolina motor vehicle accident cases, being contacted by an insurance company does not, by itself, stop you from making an injury…
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Can I still claim lost wages if I have returned to work but am still recovering from my injuries? — Durham, NC
Yes. Returning to work does not automatically end a North Carolina lost wages claim, but you still need proof that the accident caused missed time,…
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Can I make a personal injury claim after a car accident? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may be able to make a personal injury claim after a car accident if someone else’s careless driving caused your injuries and you can…
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Can I make a claim against the at-fault driver's insurance without going after my friend's insurance? — Durham, NC
Yes. If another driver caused the crash, you can usually open a bodily injury claim with that driver’s insurance without first demanding payment from…
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Can I include lost wages in my personal injury settlement if I missed work because of my injuries? — Durham, NC
Yes. In a North Carolina personal injury settlement, lost wages may be included if you can show that your injuries caused you to miss work and that…
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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’s careless conduct caused your injuries 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’s careless driving caused your injuries and…
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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 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 you were injured, another person’s negligence helped cause the crash,…
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Can I bring a claim if another driver caused my crash? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may be able to bring a North Carolina personal injury claim if another driver’s careless driving caused your crash and you suffered injuries…
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Can a parent bring a personal injury claim for a child injured in a car accident? — Durham, NC
Yes. In North Carolina, a parent can usually help bring and manage a personal injury claim for a minor child injured in a car accident, but the…
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Can a health coverage lien reduce my personal injury settlement? — Durham, NC
Yes. A valid health coverage lien or reimbursement claim can reduce the amount you receive from a North Carolina personal injury settlement. The…
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What should I review before signing car accident settlement documents? — Durham, NC
Before signing car accident settlement documents, review the release, the settlement amount, the lien and reimbursement language, the distribution…
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What should I know before signing a personal injury settlement release? — Durham, NC
Before signing a personal injury settlement release, you should understand that it usually ends the injury claim against the released parties. In…
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What should I do if I still have neck and back pain after a car accident but my primary doctor did not recommend treatment? — Durham, NC
You can seek additional medical attention if you believe you need it, even if your primary doctor did not recommend therapy or follow-up treatment.…
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What should I do if I need additional care after an accident? — Durham, NC
If you need additional care after an accident, keep treating with appropriate medical providers and document why the added care is related to the…
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What should I do if an insurance claim has already been opened after my car accident? — Durham, NC
If an insurance claim has already been opened, get the claim number, adjuster’s name, contact information, and the insurance company’s position on…
