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Accident Q&A series
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How does starting chiropractic treatment affect my car accident injury claim? — Durham, NC
Starting chiropractic treatment can affect your car accident injury claim by creating medical records, bills, and a treatment timeline that the…
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How does a car accident injury claim work when my own insurance is handling vehicle repairs but the other driver was at fault? — Durham, NC
Your own insurance can handle vehicle repairs while you still pursue a bodily injury claim against the at-fault driver or that driver’s insurer. In…
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How do ongoing treatment and recovery affect my personal injury case? — Durham, NC
Ongoing treatment and recovery can affect when your personal injury case is ready to evaluate, what evidence supports your damages, and whether…
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How do I prove the other driver was at fault when the stop sign or flagger instructions were hard to see? — Durham, NC
You prove fault by gathering evidence that you stopped reasonably for the road conditions and that the other driver followed too closely, failed to…
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How do I know whether a company name change affects who is legally responsible for my injuries? — Durham, NC
A company name change does not automatically decide who is legally responsible for your injuries. In North Carolina, the answer usually depends on…
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How do I handle the insurance claim for my totaled car without affecting my injury case? — Durham, NC
You can usually handle a totaled-car property damage claim separately from your bodily injury claim, but you must be careful with the paperwork.…
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How can I prove my injuries from a car accident when I am still being evaluated by my doctor? — Durham, NC
You can usually begin proving your injuries before your doctor has finished evaluating you by preserving medical records, documenting symptoms,…
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How can I make sure my medical records and bills are properly included in my injury case? — Durham, NC
You can help by giving your attorney a complete provider list, signed authorizations, every bill or notice you receive, and updates after each new…
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How can I get my car repaired after an accident if I was not physically injured? — Durham, NC
Yes. You can usually pursue a vehicle property-damage claim even if you were not physically injured. In North Carolina, the repair issue often…
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How can I get a crash report after a rear-end accident? — Durham, NC
You can usually request a North Carolina crash report from the law enforcement agency that investigated the rear-end accident or from the North…
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How can I find out whether a deceased parent's will has been filed with the probate court? — Durham, NC
Start with the Clerk of Superior Court in the North Carolina county where your parent lived when they died. In North Carolina, clerks handle probate…
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How are medical records collected for a personal injury claim after a car accident? — Durham, NC
Medical records are usually collected by identifying every provider who treated accident-related injuries, obtaining signed medical authorizations,…
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Does my personal injury lawyer also handle the damage to my vehicle after an accident? — Durham, NC
Not always. A North Carolina personal injury lawyer may handle the injury claim only, the vehicle damage claim too, or a limited review of…
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Can the other driver's insurance deny my vehicle damage claim if I was listed partly at fault? — Durham, NC
Yes. In North Carolina, the other driver’s insurance company may deny a vehicle damage claim if it believes your own negligence helped cause the…
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Can my injury claim move forward if some healthcare providers have not sent records yet? — Durham, NC
Yes, an injury claim can often keep moving in limited ways while some medical records are still missing. However, a full evaluation usually should…
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Can my child's injury claim continue if both drivers are blamed for the crash? — Durham, NC
Yes. A child passenger’s injury claim may still continue even if the police report or insurance companies blame both drivers for the crash. In North…
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Can my car accident lawyer request my medical records for my injury claim? — Durham, NC
Yes. Your car accident lawyer can usually request medical records for your injury claim if you sign a proper medical authorization or written…
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Can I recover lost wages if I missed work and had to return on light duty after a crash? — Durham, NC
Yes, lost wages may be part of a North Carolina personal injury claim if you can show that the crash caused injuries that kept you from working or…
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Can I recover compensation if my car accident injuries forced me to stop working? — Durham, NC
Yes, lost income may be part of a North Carolina personal injury claim if you can show that the crash caused injuries that kept you from working. The…
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Can I recover compensation for surgery, hospital stays, and follow-up treatment after an injury? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may be able to seek compensation for injury-related surgery, hospital stays, follow-up care, and related medical bills in a North Carolina…
