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Accident Q&A series
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Can a family member help me review or submit documents for my car accident case?
Yes, a family member can usually help you find, review, organize, and send documents for a Durham car accident claim, but the attorney will normally need your…
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Can a company be responsible if its employee rear-ended my spouse while driving a company vehicle?
Yes, a company can be responsible in North Carolina if its employee caused the crash while acting within the course and scope of employment.
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Why are itemized medical bills important in a personal injury case?
Itemized medical bills are important because they show what care was provided, when it was provided, what was charged, what was paid or adjusted, and what may…
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Who is allowed to file a wrongful death claim after someone passes away?
In North Carolina, a wrongful death claim is usually filed by the deceased person’s personal representative, not by each family member separately.
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Who has the legal right to make hospice decisions for an unmarried parent?
In North Carolina, the person with legal authority depends first on the parent’s own documents, such as a health care power of attorney or living will.
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Who has the authority to change an accident report after it is filed?
The investigating law enforcement agency usually controls whether a North Carolina accident report is amended, corrected, or supplemented after it is filed.
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What should I do if the insurance company denies pain and suffering because medical treatment was delayed?
You should treat the denial as a disputed claim issue, not the final word. In a North Carolina personal injury claim, you usually must connect the crash to…
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What should I do if the accident report has wrong information?
Act quickly, but do not panic. In North Carolina, an accident report can be important to an injury claim, but it is not the only evidence.
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What should I do if I was injured in a slip and fall at an apartment complex and the insurance company is unclear?
Start by protecting your injury claim, not by guessing which insurance company is responsible.
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What should I do after being involved in a motor vehicle accident?
After a motor vehicle accident in Durham, focus on safety, reporting duties, medical documentation, evidence, and deadlines.
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What kind of evidence is needed to prove negligence in a wrongful death case?
To prove negligence in a North Carolina wrongful death case, the estate generally needs evidence showing what happened, who acted carelessly, how that conduct…
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What information should I gather after a car accident?
Gather information that proves who was involved, what happened, what damage occurred, and how the crash affected your health, work, and daily life.
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What information do I need to share with a lawyer after a car accident?
Share the basic crash details, police report information, insurance contacts, medical records, photos, witness information, and any messages from adjusters or…
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What happens if the other driver was at fault for my accident?
If the other driver was at fault, you may be able to make a North Carolina injury claim against that driver and their liability insurance.
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What happens if the other driver was at fault for my accident?
If the other driver was at fault, you may be able to bring a North Carolina personal injury claim against that driver and usually deal with the driver’s…
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What happens if I do not know exactly who was responsible for the wrongful death?
Not knowing exactly who was responsible does not necessarily end a possible wrongful death claim, but it makes investigation and timing very important.
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What happens if another driver caused my injuries in a motor vehicle accident?
If another driver caused your injuries in a North Carolina motor vehicle accident, you may be able to bring a personal injury claim against that driver and,…
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What happens if an apartment complex gives me confusing insurance information after an injury?
Confusing insurance information can delay a slip and fall claim, but it does not end the claim by itself.
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What happens if a rear-end crash pushes my child into another car?
The rear driver may be responsible for the chain-reaction crash if their negligence pushed your child’s vehicle into another car.
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What happens after my lawyer receives all of my medical bills and records?
After your lawyer receives all available medical bills and records, the legal team usually reviews them for completeness, organizes the treatment timeline,…
