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Accident Q&A series
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What do I need to prove that a bus driver's sudden stop caused my neck and back injuries? — Durham, NC
To prove a bus driver’s sudden stop caused your neck and back injuries, you usually need evidence of three things: the stop was unreasonably abrupt,…
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What do I need to do to get my file or a release form from my previous lawyer after a car accident? — Durham, NC
Start by making a clear written request for your file and any release or closing paperwork from your previous lawyer. In a North Carolina car…
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How should I handle my medical appointments after a car accident if I already have a lawyer? — Durham, NC
If you already have a lawyer, the safest approach is to keep your appointments, follow your providers’ instructions, and make sure each provider…
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How does a police report help in a hit-and-run accident claim? — Durham, NC
A police report can be very important in a North Carolina hit-and-run claim because it helps document that the crash happened, when and where it…
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How do I set up medical appointments after hiring a lawyer for an accident case? — Durham, NC
Usually, you still schedule your own medical appointments unless your lawyer’s office tells you it will help coordinate treatment. In a North…
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How do I prove the other driver caused the crash if they backed into my lane after an illegal turn? — Durham, NC
You prove it by building a clear timeline showing where each vehicle was, what movement the other driver made, and why that movement was unsafe. In…
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How do I make sure my police report and insurance claim information are added to my accident case? — Durham, NC
The best way to make sure your police report and insurance claim information are added to your accident case is to send every crash-related document…
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How do I make sure all of my medical records and bills are included in my injury claim? — Durham, NC
Start by making a complete list of every provider who treated you for the injury, then request both the records and the itemized bills from each one.…
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How do I make sure a Medicare claim is handled correctly in my case? — Durham, NC
To make sure a Medicare claim is handled correctly, your attorney should confirm that Medicare has been notified, identify which accident-related…
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How do I handle the other driver's insurance company if they ask me questions about my injuries after I hire a lawyer? — Durham, NC
After you hire a lawyer, the safest approach is usually to direct the other driver’s insurance company to your attorney for questions about your…
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How do I deal with the bus company directly if I want to try to settle my injury claim? — Durham, NC
You can try to deal with the bus company directly, but it helps to do so carefully and in writing. In North Carolina, fault, documentation, and…
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How can I switch lawyers after a motor vehicle accident case has already started? — Durham, NC
Yes, you can usually change lawyers during a North Carolina motor vehicle accident case, even after it has started. The key issues are making the…
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How can I prove my injuries were caused by the accident if I did not go to the hospital that day? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may still be able to prove your injuries were caused by the crash even if you did not go to the hospital that day. In a North Carolina…
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How can I prove my injuries from a bus accident if there was no police report? — Durham, NC
Yes, you can still try to prove your injuries from a bus accident even if no police report was made. In North Carolina, a claim can be supported by…
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Do I need to respond if I get a Medicare repayment letter while my case is being handled? — Durham, NC
Yes, you should not ignore a Medicare repayment letter while your injury case is still being handled. In many cases, the notice needs to be reviewed…
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Do I need a separate lawyer for a claim involving a defective airbag after a car accident? — Durham, NC
Maybe, but not always. A defective airbag claim can overlap with your North Carolina car accident case while also raising separate product-liability…
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Can photos of my arm injury and hospital records help support my bus accident case? — Durham, NC
Yes. Photos of your arm injury and hospital records can be important evidence in a North Carolina bus accident claim because they may help show that…
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Can my chiropractor records and x-rays be used in my injury case? — Durham, NC
Yes, chiropractor records and x-rays can often be used in a North Carolina injury case if they help show what treatment you received, what symptoms…
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Can Medicare take part of my settlement or recovery? — Durham, NC
Yes, Medicare may have a right to be repaid from part of a personal injury settlement or other recovery if it paid for accident-related medical care.…
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Can I use my health insurance for treatment after a car accident and have it dealt with through the claim later? — Durham, NC
Yes, in many North Carolina car accident cases, you may use your health insurance for crash-related treatment and address reimbursement issues later…
