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Accident Q&A series
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How does having an attorney change communication with the insurance company? — Durham, NC
Having an attorney usually means the insurance company will route claim communications through your lawyer instead of speaking with you directly…
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How does an insurance demand package support my personal injury claim? — Durham, NC
An insurance demand package supports your personal injury claim by giving the insurer organized proof of fault, injuries, treatment, bills, lost…
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How does a personal injury claim work when a minor child was a passenger in the car? — Durham, NC
A minor child may have a personal injury claim if the crash was caused by another driver’s negligence, even when the child was only a back-seat…
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How does a guardian ad litem decide whether a settlement is in someone’s best interests? — Durham, NC
A guardian ad litem decides by independently reviewing whether the proposed settlement is fair, reasonable, and in the protected person’s best…
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How do pre-existing health conditions affect a personal injury claim when treatment overlaps with injury care? — Durham, NC
Pre-existing health conditions do not automatically prevent a North Carolina personal injury claim. The key issue is whether the accident caused a…
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How do I make sure my personal injury settlement is properly funded? — Durham, NC
You make a personal injury settlement properly funded by confirming that the signed settlement documents, release, structured settlement paperwork,…
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How do I make sure all of my medical records are included before a personal injury demand is sent? — Durham, NC
You can reduce the risk of missing records by creating a complete provider list, confirming the date range for each request, matching records to…
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How do I know whether I have a valid personal injury case after a crash? — Durham, NC
You may have a valid personal injury case after a crash if another person’s careless conduct caused the collision, you were injured, and your losses…
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How do I file a police report after a car accident if officers did not come to the scene? — Durham, NC
Contact the law enforcement agency for the place where the crash happened and ask to make a delayed crash report or request a follow-up…
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How do I document my injuries and treatment after a vehicle accident? — Durham, NC
Document your injuries by keeping a complete, dated file of medical visits, bills, symptoms, work impact, photos, receipts, and insurance…
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How can I get an insurance company to respond to my injury claim? — Durham, NC
You can improve the chances of a response by making the claim easy to identify, putting requests in writing, documenting delivery, and asking for a…
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How can I get a police report after a car accident if I only have the driver exchange form? — Durham, NC
You can usually use the driver exchange form to request the official North Carolina crash report from the law enforcement agency that investigated…
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How are my medical bills and records used in a personal injury insurance claim? — Durham, NC
Your medical bills and records are used to document what care you received, connect that care to the accident, and support the injury damages in your…
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Does a parent need to be involved in a car accident claim for their minor child? — Durham, NC
Yes, a parent or legal guardian usually needs to be involved when a minor child has a car accident injury claim in North Carolina. A child generally…
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Can ongoing pain and wound-related follow-up care be included in my injury claim? — Durham, NC
Yes. In a North Carolina personal injury claim, ongoing pain and wound-related follow-up care may be included if they are connected to the injury,…
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Can my lawyer ask a medical lienholder to reduce the amount claimed from my settlement? — Durham, NC
Yes. In a North Carolina personal injury claim, your lawyer can usually contact a medical lienholder or lien administrator and ask whether the…
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Can my child and I bring separate injury claims after the same car accident? — Durham, NC
Yes. In a North Carolina car accident, you and your child may have separate injury claims even though both claims come from the same crash. Your…
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Can lost wages be included in my personal injury claim if I miss work while recovering from surgery? — Durham, NC
Yes, lost wages may be included in a North Carolina personal injury claim if the missed work was caused by the injury and recovery, including…
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Can I serve as executor of my former spouse’s estate to pursue a wrongful death claim? — Durham, NC
Maybe, but not automatically. In North Carolina, a wrongful death claim generally must be brought by the decedent’s personal representative or…
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Can I recover rental car expenses and vehicle repair-related losses after someone else hit me? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may be able to recover reasonable rental car expenses, repair-related losses, and other vehicle damage costs if you can show the other…
