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Accident Q&A series
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Can I bring a wrongful death claim if negligence caused a loved one to pass away?
Yes, a wrongful death claim may be possible in North Carolina if negligence or wrongful conduct caused your loved one’s death.
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Can I bring a wrongful death claim if a relative arranged medical care that I believe led to my parent’s death?
Possibly, but in North Carolina a wrongful death claim is usually brought by the personal representative or collector of the deceased person’s estate, not…
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Can I bring a personal injury claim after a motor vehicle accident?
Yes, you may be able to bring a personal injury claim after a motor vehicle accident in North Carolina if another person’s careless driving caused your…
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Can I bring a personal injury claim after a car accident?
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.
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Can I bring a claim against an apartment complex after a slip and fall injury?
Yes, you may be able to bring a claim against an apartment complex after a slip and fall injury if unsafe property conditions helped cause your fall.
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Can an incorrect accident report affect my injury claim?
Yes. An incorrect accident report can affect a North Carolina injury claim because insurance adjusters often use it when deciding fault, coverage issues, and…
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Can an estate bring a wrongful death claim after a pedestrian is hit by a truck?
Yes. In North Carolina, a wrongful death claim is usually brought by the decedent’s personal representative on behalf of the estate when a fatal…
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Can a toxicology report or medical examiner report affect a wrongful death claim?
Yes. A toxicology report or medical examiner report can affect a North Carolina wrongful death claim because it may address cause of death, manner of death,…
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Can a rehab facility be liable if it transferred my parent to hospice without my permission?
Yes, a rehab facility may be liable in North Carolina if it transferred a patient to hospice without proper legal authority and that decision caused legally…
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Can a personal injury claim move forward if some medical providers have not sent records yet?
Yes. A North Carolina personal injury claim can often keep moving while some medical records or bills are still outstanding.
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Can a parent bring an injury claim for a teenage child after a car accident?
Yes, if the teenager is under 18, a parent can usually help bring and manage an injury claim after a North Carolina car accident, but the child’s injury claim…
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Who usually handles motorcycle repair or total loss issues when I also have a personal injury attorney?
Usually, the insurance company’s property damage adjuster handles motorcycle repair or total loss issues, while your personal injury attorney handles the…
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Who may be responsible for paying for my injuries after a car accident?
Several people or insurance sources may be involved, but the main question is usually who caused the crash and what coverage applies.
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Who has the right to deal with the insurance company after a fatal vehicle crash?
In North Carolina, the person with legal authority is usually the personal representative or collector of the deceased person’s estate, or an attorney…
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What should I do if the insurance adjuster has not contacted me about my motorcycle damage?
You should not wait silently for the other driver’s insurance adjuster to call. In a North Carolina motorcycle accident claim, you can take practical steps…
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What should I do if my chest, back, and neck hurt after a car accident?
Get medical attention promptly if you have chest, back, or neck pain after a car accident, especially after a chest impact or a severe crash.
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What should I do if I have both an injury claim and a motorcycle damage claim after a crash?
Handle the injury claim and the motorcycle damage claim as related but separate parts of the same North Carolina crash.
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What should I do after getting an auto insurance claim number?
After you receive an auto insurance claim number, save it and use it on every communication, but do not treat it as proof that the insurer accepts fault,…
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What should I do after being involved in a motor vehicle accident?
After a motor vehicle accident in Durham, focus first on safety, getting needed medical attention, reporting the crash when required, exchanging information,…
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What information should I gather after a motor vehicle accident?
Gather information that shows what happened, who was involved, what insurance may apply, what injuries were reported, and how the crash affected you afterward.
