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Accident Q&A series
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How does a police report help prove what happened in a car accident case? — Durham, NC
A police report can help prove what happened by recording key facts soon after the crash, including the drivers, vehicles, location, diagrams,…
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Can I still make a claim if I was rear-ended after stopping for a construction flagger and the police cited both drivers? — Durham, NC
Yes, you can usually still make a claim, but the citation issue and medical documentation may affect whether the claim succeeds. In North Carolina,…
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Can I recover for lost income if I could not keep working as a rideshare driver after the crash? — Durham, NC
Yes, lost rideshare income may be part of a North Carolina personal injury claim if the crash caused your injuries and those injuries kept you from…
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Will I get to approve a settlement offer before my attorney accepts it? — Durham, NC
Yes. In a typical North Carolina personal injury claim, your attorney should not accept a settlement offer unless you have authorized the settlement.…
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Why does my lawyer need medical bills and records before sending a demand to the insurance company? — Durham, NC
Your lawyer needs medical bills and records because a demand package must prove what injuries were treated, how the treatment relates to the…
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Who could be responsible when a highway pileup happens because traffic suddenly stops? — Durham, NC
Several drivers or other parties could be responsible, depending on why traffic stopped and how each vehicle reacted. In a North Carolina highway…
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What should I provide after completing treatment for an injury claim? — Durham, NC
After completing treatment, you should provide a clear update that treatment has ended, the names of every medical provider you saw, final medical…
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What should I do if my car accident lawyer is not handling the property damage part of my case? — Durham, NC
If your car accident lawyer is not handling property damage, ask for a clear written explanation of what they are and are not handling, then organize…
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What medical records or documentation do I need after a car accident to support my injury claim? — Durham, NC
You should keep records that connect the crash, your injuries, your treatment, your bills, and any limits on work or daily life. In a North Carolina…
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What information does my lawyer usually share with the insurance company in a car accident claim? — Durham, NC
Your lawyer usually shares claim-related information needed to evaluate fault, injuries, medical bills, lost income, vehicle damage, insurance…
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What happens to my car accident claim if the at-fault driver died in the crash? — Durham, NC
Your car accident claim does not automatically end because the at-fault driver died in the crash. In North Carolina, the claim may still be handled…
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What happens if the insurance adjuster asks for more documentation but my medical provider will not give me clear or complete records? — Durham, NC
The adjuster may delay evaluation, question parts of the injury claim, or ask for clarification if the medical records are unclear or incomplete. In…
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What happens if the apartment company involved in my claim changes its name? — Durham, NC
A name change usually does not make a North Carolina personal injury claim disappear. The key issue is whether the same legal entity still exists,…
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What happens if my file still shows that I am receiving treatment even though I am finished? — Durham, NC
If your file still shows that you are treating after you have finished, your personal injury claim may simply be waiting on an update, final medical…
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What happens if my car was lost in the accident and I relied on it for my work? — Durham, NC
If your vehicle was totaled or unusable after a North Carolina crash, the claim may include property damage, reasonable loss-of-use damages, and lost…
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What happens if my car damage is being handled by my insurance company but I still have injury claims? — Durham, NC
Your vehicle damage claim and your injury claim can move on separate tracks. Your own insurance company may handle repairs, total loss, rental, or…
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What happens if multiple people were injured in the same car accident? — Durham, NC
Each injured person usually has a separate personal injury claim, even when everyone was hurt in the same North Carolina car accident. The claims may…
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What happens if both my child and I were hurt in separate car accidents? — Durham, NC
You and your child usually have separate injury claims if you were hurt in separate car accidents. In North Carolina, each claim is evaluated on its…
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What happens after my attorney sends my medical records and bills to the insurance company? — Durham, NC
After your attorney sends your medical records and bills, the insurance company usually reviews the demand package, checks liability, evaluates the…
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What evidence should I gather if I was the driver and I disagree with how the accident was reported? — Durham, NC
Gather evidence that shows both what happened and why your version is supported by facts, not just memory. In North Carolina, a crash report can…
