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Accident Q&A series
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Can a passenger in my car bring a separate injury claim from the same accident? — Durham, NC
Yes. In North Carolina, a passenger injured in the same crash can usually bring a separate injury claim based on that passenger’s own medical…
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Can a medical lien affect how a car accident settlement is reviewed or paid? — Durham, NC
Yes. In a North Carolina car accident claim, a medical lien can affect both how a settlement is reviewed and how the money is paid out after the…
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Will a property damage claim for my vehicle affect my personal injury claim from the same accident? — Durham, NC
Usually, a vehicle property damage claim and a personal injury claim from the same North Carolina crash can be handled separately. A property damage…
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Who may be responsible for my injuries after a bus accident? — Durham, NC
More than one person or company may be responsible after a bus accident, depending on how the crash happened and who controlled the bus, driver,…
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What should I do if my neck and back pain kept getting worse after the bus accident? — Durham, NC
If your neck and back pain kept getting worse after a bus accident, the most important steps are to document the change in symptoms, continue…
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What should I do after being involved in a bus accident if I may have a legal claim? — Durham, NC
If you may have a legal claim after a bus accident, the most important steps are to protect your health, preserve evidence, identify the bus company…
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What paperwork should I gather before speaking with a new attorney about my car accident claim? — Durham, NC
Before speaking with a new attorney about a Durham car accident claim, gather the papers that show what happened, who was involved, what treatment…
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What happens once my lawyer sends my injury demand to the insurance company? — Durham, NC
Once your lawyer sends the demand, the insurance company usually reviews liability, medical records, bills, and any proof of lost income before…
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What happens if the other driver caused the motor vehicle accident? — Durham, NC
If the other driver caused the crash, you may have a claim for your losses, but the outcome still depends on proof, insurance, and timing. In North…
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What happens if my airbag did not deploy during a crash and I think the vehicle had a defect? — Durham, NC
You may have a separate product-related claim in addition to the crash claim, but an airbag that did not deploy does not automatically prove a…
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What happens if I paid the traffic ticket after the accident but still believe the truck driver caused the crash? — Durham, NC
Paying a traffic ticket after a crash can make a North Carolina injury claim harder, but it does not automatically end it. The ticket may be used by…
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What happens if I only saw my primary doctor and a specialist after a car accident? — Durham, NC
Seeing only your primary doctor and a specialist after a car accident does not automatically prevent a North Carolina injury claim. What matters most…
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What happens if I left the hospital the first time but went back later when the pain got worse? — Durham, NC
Going back later does not automatically ruin a North Carolina injury claim. But a gap between the first hospital visit and later treatment can give…
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What happens if I left the hospital the first time but went back later when my pain got worse? — Durham, NC
Leaving the hospital the first time does not automatically ruin a North Carolina injury claim, especially if you later returned when your symptoms…
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What happens if a rental car company is trying to hold me responsible for damage after a crash caused by another driver? — Durham, NC
You may not be automatically responsible just because the rental car company says you are. In North Carolina, fault, the rental agreement, available…
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What evidence can help show a truck driver caused a crash when traffic was merging and my car was pushed into a wall? — Durham, NC
Yes, several kinds of evidence may help show a truck driver caused a merging crash, including the crash report, scene photos, vehicle damage, witness…
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What does it mean if Medicare says I have to pay money back after my injury case? — Durham, NC
It usually means Medicare believes it paid for accident-related medical care that should be reimbursed from your injury settlement or other recovery.…
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What documents should I send my lawyer after an accident claim is opened? — Durham, NC
You should usually send your lawyer every accident-related document you already have, including the crash report, photos, insurance letters, medical…
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What do I tell a doctor or chiropractor about billing when my injuries are from a car accident? — Durham, NC
Tell the provider your injuries are from a car accident, that you are represented, and ask the office how it handles auto-related billing before…
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What do I need to prove that the other driver caused the crash? — Durham, NC
To show that the other driver caused the crash, you usually need evidence of what the driver did wrong, how that conduct led to the collision, and…
