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Accident Q&A series
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How is fault determined when multiple vehicles are involved in the same accident? — Durham, NC
Fault is determined by looking at each driver’s actions, the order of impacts, and whether those actions caused the injuries and damage. In North…
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How does third-party liability affect a workers' compensation claim from a motor vehicle accident? — Durham, NC
Third-party liability can create a separate personal injury claim in addition to a North Carolina workers' compensation claim. In a work-related…
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How do medical records help prove injuries after a car accident? — Durham, NC
Medical records help connect your car accident to your injuries by showing what symptoms were reported, when treatment started, what providers found,…
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How do I get separate bodily injury claims opened for passengers who were hurt in my car accident? — Durham, NC
You usually open separate bodily injury claims by notifying the at-fault driver’s insurer that each injured passenger is making a claim, then…
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How do I get an insurance claim number after a car accident? — Durham, NC
You usually get an insurance claim number by opening a claim with the at-fault driver's insurance company or by asking the insurer to locate an…
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How do I find out whether an injured worker has a third-party personal injury claim after a work-related crash? — Durham, NC
Start by separating the workers' compensation claim from any claim against a careless driver or other outside party. In North Carolina, an injured…
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How can I protect my injury claim when the insurance company is already handling it? — Durham, NC
You can protect an existing injury claim by keeping organized records, confirming who is handling the bodily injury claim, being careful with…
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How can I find out whether the at-fault driver's insurance company has opened a claim? — Durham, NC
You can usually find out by identifying the correct auto insurer, calling its claims department, and giving enough crash information for the company…
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How can I file a third-party auto insurance claim if I am not listed on the policy? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may be able to file a third-party auto insurance claim even if you are not listed on the policy, but you must show why you have a right to…
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How can I document emotional distress after a car accident? — Durham, NC
Document emotional distress by creating a clear record that connects your anxiety, fear, sleep problems, or lifestyle changes to the car accident. In…
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How can a passenger make a claim for injuries after a car accident? — Durham, NC
A passenger can usually make an injury claim by identifying the driver or drivers who may be at fault, notifying the proper insurance companies, and…
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Does notarizing a car accident release make it enforceable? — Durham, NC
Not necessarily. In North Carolina, notarizing a car accident release can help prove that a person signed it, but notarization alone does not make…
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Can the insurance company speak directly with my passengers if they do not have attorneys? — Durham, NC
Yes, an insurance company may generally contact passengers who do not have attorneys, even if you are represented for your own North Carolina car…
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Can settlement negotiations continue if the insurance company has not approved the next counteroffer yet? — Durham, NC
Yes. Settlement negotiations can continue while the insurance company seeks internal approval for its next counteroffer, but that does not mean a…
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Can my child have a separate claim for anxiety after being in a car accident? — Durham, NC
Yes, a child may have a separate North Carolina personal injury claim for anxiety after a car accident if the anxiety is connected to the crash and…
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Can MedPay help cover medical bills after a car accident regardless of who was at fault? — Durham, NC
Yes. MedPay, if it is included in the applicable auto policy, is generally designed to help pay covered accident-related medical bills without first…
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Can lost job opportunities be included in a car accident injury claim? — Durham, NC
Yes, lost job opportunities may be included in a North Carolina car accident injury claim if they can be tied to the crash and supported with…
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Can I use medical payments coverage after a car accident if I was injured? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may be able to use medical payments coverage after a North Carolina car accident if the policy includes that coverage and you qualify as an…
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Can I use a written release if I was driving someone else's car and caused a crash? — Durham, NC
Yes, a written release can sometimes be used in North Carolina to settle a car owner's property-damage claim after you drove their vehicle and caused…
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Can I settle a car accident injury claim for my minor child without going to court? — Durham, NC
Usually, a North Carolina settlement of a minor child’s personal injury claim should be approved by a court before it is treated as final. A parent…
