Firm news
Accident Q&A series
-
Can I make an injury claim for whiplash, neck pain, shoulder pain, and ringing in my ear after a car accident? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may be able to make a North Carolina injury claim for whiplash, neck pain, shoulder pain, and ringing in your ear after a car accident if…
-
Can I file an injury claim if a bus stop bench broke and threw me to the ground? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may be able to file an injury claim if a bus stop bench broke and caused you to fall, but the claim will depend on who owned, installed,…
-
Can I dispute a diminished value estimate if it was prepared by someone connected to the insurance claim? — Durham, NC
Yes. In a North Carolina diminished value claim, you can usually challenge an estimate if you believe it is incomplete, one-sided, or based on…
-
Can I challenge a low property damage offer after a car accident if my vehicle had major repairs? — Durham, NC
Yes, you can usually challenge a low property damage offer if the vehicle repairs, rental costs, loss of use, diminished value, or reimbursement…
-
Can I bring an injury claim if my child caused the motorcycle crash? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may be able to bring an injury claim in North Carolina if your child caused a motorcycle crash, especially when the injury arose from…
-
Can I ask for more money in a bus accident claim if I had embarrassing or serious symptoms that were reported after the crash? — Durham, NC
Yes, you can usually ask the insurance company to reconsider or increase an offer if you have not signed a release and the symptoms are documented,…
-
Can a personal injury claim be negotiated with the insurance company before filing a lawsuit? — Durham, NC
Yes. Many North Carolina personal injury claims are negotiated with the insurance company before any lawsuit is filed. The key caveat is that…
-
Am I supposed to be paid for my losses before my insurance company recovers through subrogation? — Durham, NC
Not always. In a North Carolina vehicle damage claim, your insurer may have a subrogation right for amounts it actually paid, but that does not…
-
What happens if the injured worker and another person involved in the accident may have separate legal claims? — Durham, NC
Separate people may have separate legal claims, even when the claims come from the same accident. In North Carolina, a workers’ compensation lien or…
-
Why are my emergency room records needed for a personal injury claim? — Durham, NC
Emergency room records are needed because they help connect your injury, treatment, and medical bills to the accident. In a North Carolina personal…
-
Who is responsible for opening a claim with the other driver's insurance after an accident? — Durham, NC
Usually, the injured person, that person’s attorney, the at-fault driver, or an insurance representative can report the accident and open a claim…
-
What should I expect after the insurance company receives my signed settlement documents? — Durham, NC
After the insurance company receives your signed settlement documents, it usually reviews the paperwork, issues settlement funds, and sends payment…
-
What should I do if the insurance company is pressuring me to settle right after a rear-end crash? — Durham, NC
Slow the process down before signing anything. In a North Carolina rear-end crash claim, an early settlement may not account for ongoing treatment,…
-
What should I do if I was injured in a multi-vehicle crash caused by another driver changing lanes at high speed? — Durham, NC
Take care of immediate safety and medical needs, then preserve evidence showing how the high-speed lane change caused the chain-reaction crash. Under…
-
What should I do after another driver runs a red light and hits my car at an intersection? — Durham, NC
After a red-light intersection crash in North Carolina, focus first on safety, medical care, reporting the crash, and preserving evidence. If…
-
What should be included in a settlement agreement for a car accident with only property damage? — Durham, NC
A property-damage-only car accident settlement agreement in North Carolina should clearly identify the people involved, the vehicle, the crash, what…
-
What information is needed to confirm whether an injured person has a personal injury attorney? — Durham, NC
To confirm whether an injured person has a personal injury attorney, the law office usually needs enough information to identify the person, the…
-
What information do passengers need to provide to start their own injury claims after a car accident? — Durham, NC
Passengers usually need to provide their own contact information, crash details, insurance information, medical treatment records, bills, and proof…
-
What happens to my injury claim if the at-fault driver died after the accident? — Durham, NC
Your injury claim may still be available even if the at-fault driver died after the accident. In North Carolina, the claim usually must be directed…
-
What happens to a workers' compensation lien if the injured worker changes personal injury attorneys? — Durham, NC
The workers' compensation lien usually does not disappear when an injured worker changes personal injury attorneys. In North Carolina, the employer…
