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Accident Q&A series
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How can I open an auto insurance claim after a crash if the insurer says no claim exists yet? — Durham, NC
You can usually open an auto insurance claim by giving the insurer a clear first notice of the crash and asking for a new loss report or claim…
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Do I need a lawyer if I am dealing with another driver's insurance company after a vehicle accident? — Durham, NC
No, North Carolina law does not require you to have a lawyer just because you are dealing with another driver's insurance company. But a lawyer may…
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Can someone still sue me after accepting money or a replacement vehicle for car damage? — Durham, NC
Yes, someone may still try to sue after accepting money or a replacement vehicle unless there is a clear, properly signed settlement and release that…
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Can someone else communicate with the insurance company on my behalf after a car accident? — Durham, NC
Yes. Someone else can often communicate with the insurance company for you after a North Carolina car accident, but the insurer may require proof…
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Can passengers in my car accident make their own injury claims if my attorney only represents me? — Durham, NC
Yes. Passengers may usually bring their own bodily injury claims after a North Carolina car accident, even if your attorney represents only you. Each…
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Can my chiropractor contact the at-fault driver's insurance before there is a claim number? — Durham, NC
Yes, a chiropractor may be able to contact the at-fault driver's insurer before there is a claim number, but the insurer may not be able to do much…
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Can medical liens be negotiated after a personal injury settlement? — Durham, NC
Yes, medical liens can often be reviewed and sometimes negotiated after a personal injury settlement, but usually before the settlement money is…
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Can I use a written release to prevent future claims after I pay for vehicle damage from a crash? — Durham, NC
Yes, a written release can help limit future claims after you pay for vehicle damage, but it must be carefully written and signed by the right…
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Can I recover for pain and suffering or emotional trauma after a serious rear-end crash? — Durham, NC
Yes, pain and suffering and some emotional effects may be part of a North Carolina personal injury claim after a serious rear-end crash, if they were…
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Can I recover compensation if my car was not drivable after the accident and I was injured? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may be able to recover compensation if another driver caused the crash, your injuries were caused by the collision, and your losses are…
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Can I keep treating with a chiropractor while the insurance claim is being set up? — Durham, NC
Yes, you can usually continue chiropractic treatment while the other driver’s insurance claim is being opened, but the billing details should be…
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Can I claim lost wages if required post-accident testing kept me from returning to work after a commercial truck crash? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may be able to include lost wages if required post-accident testing kept you from returning to work after a commercial truck crash. In a…
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Can I bring a personal injury claim if I was hurt in a crash while working and workers' compensation is paying my medical bills? — Durham, NC
Yes. In North Carolina, workers' compensation benefits do not automatically prevent you from bringing a separate personal injury claim against a…
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Can I bring a personal injury claim for bed bug bites? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may be able to bring a personal injury claim for bed bug bites in North Carolina, but the claim usually depends on proof of negligence. You…
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Can an insurance adjuster use what I say against my injury claim? — Durham, NC
Yes. An insurance adjuster may use your statements to evaluate fault, injuries, causation, and damages in a North Carolina injury claim. The biggest…
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Can a workers' compensation carrier recover benefits from a personal injury claim? — Durham, NC
Yes. In North Carolina, a workers' compensation carrier may have a statutory lien or subrogation interest against money recovered from a third-party…
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Can a workers' compensation carrier pursue subrogation after an employee is injured in a car accident while working? — Durham, NC
Yes. In North Carolina, a workers' compensation carrier may often pursue subrogation or a lien against money recovered from an at-fault third party…
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Can a law firm file or follow up on an auto insurance claim for me? — Durham, NC
Yes. A North Carolina law firm can often help open an auto insurance claim, notify the insurer of representation, follow up with an adjuster, and…
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Can a former personal injury attorney share information about a claimant after representation has ended? — Durham, NC
Usually, only in a limited way. In North Carolina, a former personal injury attorney’s duties to protect client information generally continue after…
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Can a body shop, medical provider, or lienholder submit an auto accident claim for someone else? — Durham, NC
Usually, a body shop, medical provider, or lienholder can give information to an insurer, but they may not be able to control or settle someone…
