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Accident Q&A series
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How can I talk to a lawyer after a motor vehicle accident? — Durham, NC
You can talk to a lawyer after a motor vehicle accident by gathering the basic crash information, medical and insurance documents, and a clear…
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How can I talk to a lawyer about my car accident while I am still in the hospital? — Durham, NC
Yes. If you are still in the hospital after a Durham car accident, you can usually speak with a North Carolina personal injury attorney by phone or…
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How can I recover compensation after a driver ran a red light and injured both me and my passenger? — Durham, NC
You may be able to recover compensation by proving that the other driver failed to obey the red light, caused the crash, and caused your injuries and…
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How can I prove my passenger injuries and treatment are related to the crash? — Durham, NC
You prove the connection by building a clear medical and factual timeline from the crash to your diagnosis, treatment, and recovery. In North…
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Do I need to open a full estate if my spouse had a pending personal injury claim when they passed away? — Durham, NC
Not always, but you usually need a court-appointed person to handle the injury claim after your spouse dies. In North Carolina, whether a full estate…
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Can medical liens be reduced in a minor settlement so the child receives more of the recovery? — Durham, NC
Yes, sometimes medical liens or reimbursement claims can be reduced in a North Carolina minor settlement, but it depends on the type of claim,…
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Can I still pursue full compensation if I managed my recovery without formal physical therapy? — Durham, NC
Yes, you can still pursue all injury-related compensation that the evidence supports, even if you did not attend formal physical therapy. In a North…
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Can I still pursue a claim if I have already given my accident information to another intake service? — Durham, NC
Yes, you can usually still pursue a North Carolina personal injury claim after giving accident information to an intake service. The key question is…
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Can I still have a case if I did not go to the hospital right after the accident but later needed medical treatment? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may still have a personal injury case in North Carolina even if you did not go to the hospital right after the accident. The key issue is…
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Can I recover compensation for hospital treatment and ongoing pain after a car accident? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may be able to recover compensation for hospital treatment and ongoing pain after a North Carolina car accident if another person’s…
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Can I pursue a claim for shoulder and hand injuries that showed up along with the elbow fracture? — Durham, NC
Yes, you can usually include shoulder and hand injuries in the same North Carolina personal injury claim if the evidence supports that the same…
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Can I make a claim if I was a passenger in a car accident and hurt my back and neck? — Durham, NC
Yes. If you were a passenger hurt in a North Carolina car accident, you may be able to make an injury claim against the driver or drivers whose…
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Can I keep negotiating a car accident settlement after the first offer is too low? — Durham, NC
Yes. A first car accident settlement offer is usually not the final word, even when the insurance company has accepted liability. In North Carolina,…
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Can I file an injury claim if a family member caused my motorcycle crash? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may be able to file an injury claim even if the person who caused your motorcycle crash is a family member. In North Carolina, the claim…
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Can I bring a claim if my airbags did not deploy during a serious collision? — Durham, NC
Yes. In North Carolina, you may have a claim against the driver who caused the crash, and the airbag issue may also raise a separate vehicle defect…
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Can I bring a car accident claim if I was a passenger in a car that was hit by a transportation vehicle? — Durham, NC
Yes. In North Carolina, an injured passenger may bring a car accident claim if another person or company’s negligence caused the crash and the…
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Can both the driver and the passenger bring separate injury claims from the same car accident? — Durham, NC
Yes. In North Carolina, the driver and passenger may usually bring separate injury claims from the same car accident if each person was hurt and…
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Can a medical provider hold me responsible for a balance if insurance information was not processed after my accident treatment? — Durham, NC
Yes, a medical provider may try to hold you responsible for a balance, but whether the balance is valid depends on why insurance was not processed.…
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Can a court still approve a settlement and hold the funds for a minor even if the insurance company already sent the money? — Durham, NC
Yes, a North Carolina court may still be able to review and approve a settlement involving a minor and direct that the minor’s funds be protected,…
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Can a case include both personal injury and wrongful death claims after someone passes away? — Durham, NC
Yes, a North Carolina case can sometimes involve both a surviving personal injury claim and a wrongful death claim after the injured person passes…
