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Accident Q&A series
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How can I evaluate whether an insurance settlement offer is fair for my injury claim? — Durham, NC
You can evaluate a settlement offer by comparing it to the proof of fault, the documented injuries and losses, the unpaid bills and liens, and the…
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How can I confirm that medical liens were resolved after my personal injury case settles? — Durham, NC
You can usually confirm medical liens were resolved by reviewing the final settlement statement, asking for payoff confirmations or zero-balance…
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Can the insurance company make a settlement offer after reviewing my injury claim? — Durham, NC
Yes. After reviewing your demand package, the insurance company may accept the demand, make a lower settlement offer, ask for more information, or…
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Can liens reduce what I receive from a personal injury settlement? — Durham, NC
Yes. In a North Carolina personal injury settlement, certain liens and reimbursement claims may have to be paid before you receive your final share.…
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Can I use MedPay and still bring a personal injury claim against the at-fault driver? — Durham, NC
Yes. In many North Carolina auto injury claims, using MedPay does not prevent you from bringing a separate personal injury claim against the at-fault…
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Can I sue a bus company after a crash if the other driver was uninsured? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may be able to sue a bus company after a crash involving an uninsured driver, but only if the bus driver or bus company did something…
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Can I recover damages if I do informal self-employed work and the crash kept me from working on cars? — Durham, NC
Yes, informal self-employed work can support a lost income or reduced earning capacity claim, but it usually requires careful proof. Under North…
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Can I recover compensation for injuries and vehicle damage after a car accident? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may be able to recover compensation for both injuries and vehicle damage after a North Carolina car accident if another person’s negligence…
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Can I pursue a personal injury claim when the driver who caused the crash has no insurance? — Durham, NC
Yes. In North Carolina, you may still have possible claim options if the driver who caused the crash had no insurance, including uninsured motorist…
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Can I pursue a personal injury claim after a car accident? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may be able to pursue a personal injury claim after a car accident in North Carolina if another person’s negligence 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 medical malpractice claim if my spouse was harmed by a medical provider? — Durham, NC
Maybe, but the medical malpractice claim usually belongs to the injured patient, not automatically to the spouse. In North Carolina, a spouse may be…
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Can I bring a medical malpractice claim if a procedure to remove bile duct stones caused a pancreatic injury? — Durham, NC
Yes, a North Carolina medical malpractice claim may be possible, but a pancreatic injury after a bile duct stone procedure does not automatically…
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Can I bring a claim if another driver caused my car accident? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may be able to bring a claim if another driver’s careless driving caused your car accident and you suffered injuries or losses. In North…
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Can I bring a car accident claim if another driver ran a red light and caused a multi-car crash? — Durham, NC
Yes, the injured person may be able to bring a North Carolina car accident claim if another driver ran a red light and caused a multi-car crash. The…
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Can an insurance adjuster communicate directly with my lawyer after a car accident? — Durham, NC
Yes. After a North Carolina car accident, an insurance adjuster can communicate directly with your lawyer if your lawyer represents you on the claim.…
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Can a hospital be responsible if my spouse’s condition got worse before being transferred to another hospital? — Durham, NC
Yes, a hospital can sometimes be responsible if delayed diagnosis, treatment, monitoring, procedure-related care, or transfer decisions fell below…
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Who may be responsible for my injuries if the car I was riding in hit a semi-truck stopped in traffic? — Durham, NC
The responsible party may be the driver of the car you were riding in, the semi-truck driver or trucking company, another driver, or more than one…
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Who is responsible if someone driving a work vehicle hits my car? — Durham, NC
The at-fault driver may be responsible, and the driver’s employer may also be responsible if the driver was acting within the scope of work. The…
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What should I do with the police report after a passenger injury accident? — Durham, NC
Get a copy of the police report, read it carefully, and save it with your injury and insurance records. In North Carolina, a crash report can help…
