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Accident Q&A series
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How do I know if I have a personal injury claim after a car accident?
You may have a personal injury claim after a car accident if another person acted carelessly, that conduct helped cause the crash, and you suffered injuries…
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How do I ask a hospital to send medical records electronically instead of by mail?
Submit a new written request that clearly asks for electronic delivery and identifies exactly where the hospital should send the records.
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How can I tell if I need a lawyer after a car accident involving me and my spouse?
You may need a lawyer if either spouse was injured, fault is unclear, an insurer is asking for statements or releases, or one spouse’s claim could affect the…
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How can I tell if a settlement offer after a bus accident is too low for my injuries and pain and suffering?
A bus accident settlement offer may be too low if it does not fairly account for your medical treatment, missed work, pain and suffering, unresolved liens,…
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How can I recover rental car costs and loss of use for a commercial vehicle after a crash?
You may be able to recover reasonable rental costs or loss-of-use damages for a commercial vehicle if another driver’s negligence caused the crash and the…
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How can I get a client's medical records and medical bills from a hospital for an injury claim?
Submit a new written request to the hospital’s medical records or billing department with a valid client-signed authorization, clear identifying information,…
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How are medical bills and records used to support a personal injury claim?
Medical bills and records help show what injuries were documented, what care was provided, how the injuries affected you, and what injury-related expenses are…
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Do medical liens have to be paid out of my car accident settlement?
Yes, valid medical liens and certain reimbursement claims often must be addressed before you receive the net proceeds from a North Carolina car accident…
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Do I need an attorney for a motor vehicle accident claim?
You are not legally required to have an attorney for every motor vehicle accident claim in North Carolina.
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Can my spouse and I bring separate claims if we were both hurt in the same car accident?
Yes. In North Carolina, spouses who are both injured in the same car accident can usually have separate personal injury claims because each person has…
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Can I submit a new request for medical records and billing if the original records package was lost in the mail?
Yes. If a hospital or medical records department says the original CD was mailed but it was never received, you can usually submit a new request using the…
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Can I still recover for my injuries if the police report did not clearly blame the other rider?
Yes, you may still be able to pursue an injury claim even if the police report did not clearly blame the other rider.
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Can I still bring a claim if I had preexisting health problems before the fall?
Yes. Preexisting health problems do not automatically prevent a North Carolina personal injury claim after a fall.
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Can I reject a final insurance settlement offer and file a lawsuit instead?
Yes, you can usually reject a final insurance settlement offer and file a lawsuit instead if you have not already accepted the settlement or signed a release.
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Can I recover compensation if my car was damaged and I missed work after the accident?
Yes, you may be able to recover compensation for vehicle damage and missed work if the other driver’s negligence caused the crash and your losses are properly…
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Can I recover compensation if I was injured in a motor vehicle accident?
Yes, you may be able to recover compensation after a motor vehicle accident in North Carolina if another person’s negligence caused your injuries and you can…
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Can I recover compensation if another driver caused my motor vehicle accident?
Yes, you may be able to recover compensation if another driver’s negligence caused your motor vehicle accident and you can prove your injuries and losses.
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Can I recover compensation for surgery, hospital treatment, and lost wages after a motorcycle accident caused by another rider?
Yes, you may be able to pursue compensation if another rider’s negligence caused your motorcycle crash and your injuries.
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Can I recover compensation for missed work and ongoing pain after a bus accident if my medical bills are relatively limited?
Yes, a North Carolina personal injury claim may include missed work and pain and suffering even when the medical bills are not unusually high.
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Can I make an injury claim for whiplash, neck pain, shoulder pain, and ringing in my ear after a car accident?
Yes, you may be able to make a North Carolina injury claim for whiplash, neck pain, shoulder pain, and ringing in your ear after a car accident if the…
