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Accident Q&A series
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Can I make an injury claim if I was a passenger in a multi-car accident? — Durham, NC
Yes. A passenger injured in a North Carolina multi-car accident may usually pursue an injury claim against any driver or other party whose negligence…
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Can I make a claim against the other driver's insurance if I do not know which company insured them? — Durham, NC
Yes, you can usually pursue a claim, but you first need enough information to identify the other driver, vehicle, or insurance carrier. In North…
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Can I include new medical bills that come in after my case has already started? — Durham, NC
Yes. In a North Carolina personal injury case, new medical bills and records can usually be added while the claim or lawsuit is still open. The key…
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Can I deal with the insurance company directly about my vehicle if my lawyer is only handling my injury claim? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may be able to handle the vehicle claim directly if your lawyer’s representation is limited to the injury claim, but confirm that scope in…
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Can I bring a personal injury claim if another driver pulled out in front of me and caused a crash? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may be able to bring a personal injury claim if another driver pulled out in front of you and caused a crash. In North Carolina, you…
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Can I bring a claim if another driver hit the side of my car and I needed ambulance and hospital treatment? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may be able to bring a North Carolina personal injury claim if the other driver’s negligence caused the side-impact crash and your injuries.…
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Can health insurance or medical providers claim part of my car accident settlement for treatment they paid for? — Durham, NC
Yes, sometimes health insurers, government benefit programs, or medical providers may claim part of a North Carolina car accident settlement for…
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Can another law firm help with my car accident case if I already spoke with a different firm? — Durham, NC
Yes. Speaking with one law firm about a North Carolina car accident usually does not stop you from asking another firm to review the case. The key…
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Can a personal injury settlement be held back because of unpaid medical bills or workers' compensation claims? — Durham, NC
Yes. In North Carolina, part of a personal injury settlement may be held back while valid medical liens, health benefit reimbursement claims, or…
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Can a personal injury claim move forward if one medical provider has not sent records yet? — Durham, NC
Yes, a North Carolina personal injury claim can often keep moving even if one medical provider has not sent records yet. The missing records may…
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What should I do after a highway crash if I was injured and the accident happened while changing lanes? — Durham, NC
Start by protecting your health, preserving the crash evidence, and being careful about fault statements. In North Carolina, a lane-change crash can…
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What can I do if I was hurt by broken glass in a car accident and still need medical treatment? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may still be able to pursue a North Carolina personal injury claim if broken glass in a car accident caused your injuries and you still need…
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What can I do if I have back, neck, and shoulder pain after a car accident? — Durham, NC
If you have back, neck, and shoulder pain after a car accident, you should document the crash, get appropriate medical care, follow up as…
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How is fault decided when one driver turns right in front of another vehicle and a collision happens? — Durham, NC
Fault is usually decided by looking at who had the right-of-way, whether the turning driver made the turn safely, and whether the other driver was…
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How do I prove my injuries after a car accident if the hospital did not take x-rays? — Durham, NC
You can still prove your injuries even if the hospital did not take x-rays. In many North Carolina car accident claims, the key evidence is the full…
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How do I document my injuries and treatment after a car accident claim? — Durham, NC
You should document your injuries and treatment from the start by keeping medical records, bills, photos, a timeline of symptoms, and proof of missed…
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Does it matter that I went to the hospital in a private car instead of an ambulance after the accident? — Durham, NC
Usually, no. In a North Carolina car accident claim, going to the hospital by private car instead of an ambulance does not automatically hurt your…
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Does going to urgent care the same day help support my car accident injury claim? — Durham, NC
Yes, going to urgent care the same day can help support a North Carolina car accident injury claim because it creates early medical documentation…
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Can I still make a car accident claim if I had back and neck pain but no broken bones? — Durham, NC
Yes. In North Carolina, a car accident claim does not require a broken bone if you can show the crash caused real injuries, medical treatment, and…
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Can I recover compensation if my car was totaled and I had to go to the emergency room the same night? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may be able to recover compensation for both your injuries and your totaled car after a North Carolina crash, but fault, documentation, and…
