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Accident Q&A series
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Can bank statements help establish lost income after a car accident? — Durham, NC
Yes. Bank statements can help establish lost income after a car accident, particularly when payments arrive well after the work was performed.…
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Can an attorney negotiate with the insurance adjuster on my behalf after a claim is reviewed? — Durham, NC
Yes. After an insurer reviews a personal injury claim, an authorized attorney can request an update, discuss disputed issues, provide additional…
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Can an attorney communicate with the insurance company for me after an accident? — Durham, NC
Yes. After you hire an attorney for an accident claim, the attorney can send the insurance company a letter of representation and handle most…
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Can a personal injury claim include problems caused by missing or delaying medical care because of the accident? — Durham, NC
Yes, a North Carolina personal injury claim may include additional harm caused by missed or delayed medical care if reliable evidence connects the…
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Can a passenger make an injury claim after being rear-ended by a distracted driver? — Durham, NC
Yes. A passenger injured in a North Carolina rear-end collision may pursue a claim when another driver’s negligence caused the crash and the…
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Can a law firm request medical records again if the first request comes back with no records found? — Durham, NC
Yes. A law firm can follow up, correct the request, or submit a new request when a medical provider initially reports that no records were found. The…
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Why are medical bills and records requested directly from the hospital for an injury claim? — Durham, NC
Medical bills and records are requested directly from the hospital to obtain reliable, complete documentation of the care provided and the amounts…
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Who may be responsible when a guest is injured on stairs in a rental property? — Durham, NC
The landlord, property owner, property manager, tenant, or another person who created or controlled a dangerous stair condition may be responsible,…
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Who may be responsible if another driver hit our car while trying to avoid a merging vehicle? — Durham, NC
The striking driver, the merging driver, or both may be responsible if their actions combined to cause the crash. The fact that one driver was…
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Who may be responsible if a guest is injured on stairs in a rental property? — Durham, NC
The landlord, property manager, tenant, maintenance contractor, or another person who controlled or created the unsafe condition may be responsible.…
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What should I look for before signing insurance paperwork for vehicle damage after a car accident? — Durham, NC
Before signing, confirm that every document settles only the vehicle or property damage claim—not bodily injury, medical expenses, or all claims from…
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What should I do if the landlord has not been notified about a serious fall at a rental property? — Durham, NC
Notify the landlord or property manager promptly in writing, while keeping the report factual and preserving a copy. The delay does not automatically…
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What should I do if the accident report says I caused the crash but I disagree? — Durham, NC
Do not assume the accident report ends the fault dispute. Obtain the complete report, identify specific errors, ask the investigating agency whether…
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What should I do if my children were in the car during an accident and were checked at the emergency room? — Durham, NC
Keep each child’s emergency room records, watch for accurately reported symptoms, and follow the discharge instructions from the medical providers.…
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What should I do if my back still hurts after going to the emergency room for a car accident? — Durham, NC
If your back still hurts after an emergency-room visit, follow the discharge instructions and contact an appropriate medical provider about the…
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What should I do if I received a court notice after crashing into a roadside barrier? — Durham, NC
Do not ignore the notice. Read every page, identify the charge or type of proceeding, calendar all dates, and verify the case information with the…
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What should I do after finishing medical treatment for my injury claim? — Durham, NC
Tell the law firm handling your claim that treatment has ended, then help collect the final medical records, itemized bills, insurance payment…
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What is the demand stage in a personal injury case? — Durham, NC
The demand stage is the part of a personal injury claim when supporting evidence is organized and a written settlement proposal is submitted to the…
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What information do I need to start a personal injury claim? — Durham, NC
You can start a personal injury claim with the accident date, location, a basic description of what happened, the parties involved, and information…
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What happens if I fell asleep while driving and caused a single-vehicle crash? — Durham, NC
Falling asleep and causing a single-vehicle crash may lead to a traffic charge, responsibility for damage to a barrier or other property, and an…
