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Accident Q&A series
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Can I recover compensation if bed bug bites caused medical problems or other losses? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may be able to recover compensation if you can prove that a property owner, landlord, hotel, or other responsible party failed to use…
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Can I pursue an injury claim against the other driver's insurance after a car accident? — Durham, NC
Yes, you can usually present an injury claim to the other driver’s auto insurance company if that driver caused the crash. In North Carolina, the…
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Can I keep working while getting medical treatment after a car accident? — Durham, NC
Yes, many people keep working while they receive medical treatment after a car accident, if their medical providers allow it and they can do the work…
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Can I have separate injury claims for multiple car accidents that happened at different times? — Durham, NC
Yes. In North Carolina, you can usually have separate injury claims for separate car accidents that happened at different times. The hard part is…
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Can I bring a personal injury claim if I went to the emergency room and need more treatment after a crash? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may be able to bring a personal injury claim after going to the emergency room and needing more treatment, if another person’s negligence…
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Can I bring a personal injury claim if I was hurt in an accident at work? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may be able to bring a personal injury claim after a work accident, but usually only against a responsible third party, not your employer.…
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Can I ask for more compensation if the driver was intoxicated and left the scene after a crash? — Durham, NC
Yes, you can ask the insurance company to consider the intoxication, leaving the scene, and the full impact of your injuries when evaluating the…
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Can damaged personal property be included with a personal injury claim after a crash? — Durham, NC
Yes. Damaged personal property can often be included in the same overall insurance demand after a North Carolina crash, but it should be documented…
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Can bleeding issues or a hematoma after a crash be included in my injury claim? — Durham, NC
Yes, bleeding-related problems or a hematoma may be included in a North Carolina injury claim if medical records and provider opinions connect them…
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Can a police report help prove who caused a multi-vehicle crash? — Durham, NC
Yes. A police report can help explain how a multi-vehicle crash happened, but it usually is not the only proof needed. In North Carolina, the report…
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Can a personal injury demand be sent before all medical bills are received? — Durham, NC
Yes, a personal injury demand can sometimes be sent before every medical bill is received, but it is often risky. In a North Carolina personal injury…
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Can a personal injury claim include treatment from different doctors or medical facilities? — Durham, NC
Yes. A North Carolina personal injury claim can include treatment from different doctors, clinics, hospitals, therapists, imaging centers, or other…
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Can a lien holder contact my attorney directly about my injury claim? — Durham, NC
Yes. In many North Carolina personal injury claims, a lien holder or lien administrator may contact your attorney directly to give notice of a…
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Who has the right to bring a wrongful death claim on behalf of a deceased person? — Durham, NC
In North Carolina, a wrongful death claim generally must be brought by the deceased person’s personal representative or collector, not simply by a…
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What should I do if the truck driver left the crash scene before stopping nearby? — Durham, NC
Treat it as an important evidence issue, not as something to ignore because the truck eventually stopped. North Carolina law generally requires a…
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What should I do if my car accident case is referred to another law firm? — Durham, NC
If your car accident case is referred to another law firm, ask for clear written information about who represents you, whether both firms will work…
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What should I do if I do not have the other driver’s insurance information yet? — Durham, NC
You should keep gathering proof, request the crash report, notify your own auto insurer, and avoid assuming the claim is blocked just because the…
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What should a car accident property damage settlement agreement include? — Durham, NC
A car accident property damage settlement agreement in North Carolina should clearly identify the people involved, the vehicle, the crash, the…
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What information should I provide to the bodily injury adjuster after an accident? — Durham, NC
Provide basic claim-identifying information, accurate contact details, the accident date, and documentation that supports your injury claim, but…
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What information is usually included in a personal injury settlement demand? — Durham, NC
A personal injury settlement demand usually includes a summary of fault, injuries, medical treatment, medical bills, lost income, other damages, and…
