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Accident Q&A series
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Can multiple injured people from the same car accident negotiate separate injury settlements? — Durham, NC
Yes. Multiple injured people from the same North Carolina car accident can usually negotiate separate bodily injury settlements because each person…
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Can I use my uninsured motorist coverage if the other driver does not have valid insurance? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may be able to use your uninsured motorist coverage if the other driver had no active insurance, gave invalid insurance information, or the…
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Can I still make a claim if fault for the accident is disputed? — Durham, NC
Yes. You can usually start or continue a North Carolina personal injury claim even when fault is disputed, but the dispute must be handled carefully.…
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Can I settle the injury portion of an insurance claim separately from other parts of the claim? — Durham, NC
Yes, you can often settle the injury portion of an insurance claim separately, but only if the settlement agreement and release clearly limit what is…
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Can I negotiate for a higher settlement after receiving an offer from the insurance company? — Durham, NC
Yes. In many North Carolina personal injury claims, an insurance offer can be negotiated before a final settlement agreement is signed. A…
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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 you were injured and someone else’s careless driving helped cause the…
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Can I bring a claim if I was injured in a motor vehicle accident? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may be able to bring a claim if another person or company caused a motor vehicle accident that injured you. In North Carolina, the claim…
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Can I bring a car accident claim if most of my injuries are emotional distress and shock rather than broken bones? — Durham, NC
Yes. A North Carolina car accident claim does not require broken bones, but emotional distress and shock must be supported with evidence and…
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What should I do if I receive a collections notice while my personal injury claim is still open? — Durham, NC
Do not ignore the collections notice, even if your North Carolina personal injury claim is still open. A medical balance may be a regular bill, a…
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What should I do if an insurance claim already exists for my car accident? — Durham, NC
If an insurance claim already exists, you usually do not need to open a second claim. The practical next step is to confirm the claim number,…
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What should I do if a medical provider does not send my records? — Durham, NC
Follow up with the provider, confirm the request was sent to the correct records department, and make sure the provider has a valid authorization,…
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What should I do after a motor vehicle accident if I may have an injury claim? — Durham, NC
Take practical steps to protect your health, your evidence, and your legal deadline. In North Carolina, an injury claim usually depends on proving…
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What should I consider before settling my injury claim? — Durham, NC
Before settling a North Carolina injury claim, consider whether the offer accounts for your medical bills, future care concerns, lost income, liens,…
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What should I consider before accepting an insurance settlement for an injury claim? — Durham, NC
Before accepting an injury settlement, consider whether the offer fairly accounts for your documented injuries, medical bills, lost income, future…
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What should I consider before accepting a car accident settlement offer? — Durham, NC
Before accepting a car accident settlement offer, consider whether the offer accounts for your injuries, medical bills, lost income, future needs,…
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What information should I gather after a motor vehicle accident? — Durham, NC
Gather information that identifies the people, vehicles, insurance coverage, crash location, witnesses, injuries, medical care, and communications…
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What information should I gather after a car accident? — Durham, NC
Gather information that shows who was involved, how the crash happened, what damage occurred, what injuries were reported, and how the insurance…
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What information should I gather after a car accident? — Durham, NC
Gather the other driver’s identity, vehicle and insurance information, photos or videos, witness details, the crash report number, medical records,…
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What information do I need to provide when reporting a car accident claim? — Durham, NC
You should provide enough information for the insurer to identify the crash, confirm coverage, assign or locate the adjuster, and understand the…
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What information can support a higher settlement in a personal injury insurance claim? — Durham, NC
Information that supports fault, connects the injuries to the incident, documents the full impact of the injury, and answers likely insurance…
