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Accident Q&A series
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Do I need a lawyer if I am dealing with another driver's insurance company after a vehicle accident?
No, North Carolina law does not require you to have a lawyer just because you are dealing with another driver's insurance company.
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Can someone still sue me after accepting money or a replacement vehicle for car damage?
Yes, someone may still try to sue after accepting money or a replacement vehicle unless there is a clear, properly signed settlement and release that resolves…
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Can someone else communicate with the insurance company on my behalf after a car accident?
Yes. Someone else can often communicate with the insurance company for you after a North Carolina car accident, but the insurer may require proof that the…
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Can passengers in my car accident make their own injury claims if my attorney only represents me?
Yes. Passengers may usually bring their own bodily injury claims after a North Carolina car accident, even if your attorney represents only you.
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Can my chiropractor contact the at-fault driver's insurance before there is a claim number?
Yes, a chiropractor may be able to contact the at-fault driver's insurer before there is a claim number, but the insurer may not be able to do much until a…
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Can medical liens be negotiated after a personal injury settlement?
Yes, medical liens can often be reviewed and sometimes negotiated after a personal injury settlement, but usually before the settlement money is disbursed.
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Can I use a written release to prevent future claims after I pay for vehicle damage from a crash?
Yes, a written release can help limit future claims after you pay for vehicle damage, but it must be carefully written and signed by the right person.
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Can I recover for pain and suffering or emotional trauma after a serious rear-end crash?
Yes, pain and suffering and some emotional effects may be part of a North Carolina personal injury claim after a serious rear-end crash, if they were caused…
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Can I recover compensation if my car was not drivable after the accident and I was injured?
Yes, you may be able to recover compensation if another driver caused the crash, your injuries were caused by the collision, and your losses are supported by…
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Can I keep treating with a chiropractor while the insurance claim is being set up?
Yes, you can usually continue chiropractic treatment while the other driver’s insurance claim is being opened, but the billing details should be handled…
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Can I claim lost wages if required post-accident testing kept me from returning to work after a commercial truck crash?
Yes, you may be able to include lost wages if required post-accident testing kept you from returning to work after a commercial truck crash.
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Can I bring a personal injury claim if I was hurt in a crash while working and workers' compensation is paying my medical bills?
Yes. In North Carolina, workers' compensation benefits do not automatically prevent you from bringing a separate personal injury claim against a negligent…
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Can I bring a personal injury claim for bed bug bites?
Yes, you may be able to bring a personal injury claim for bed bug bites in North Carolina, but the claim usually depends on proof of negligence.
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Can an insurance adjuster use what I say against my injury claim?
Yes. An insurance adjuster may use your statements to evaluate fault, injuries, causation, and damages in a North Carolina injury claim.
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Can a workers' compensation carrier recover benefits from a personal injury claim?
Yes. In North Carolina, a workers' compensation carrier may have a statutory lien or subrogation interest against money recovered from a third-party personal…
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Can a workers' compensation carrier pursue subrogation after an employee is injured in a car accident while working?
Yes. In North Carolina, a workers' compensation carrier may often pursue subrogation or a lien against money recovered from an at-fault third party after a…
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Can a law firm file or follow up on an auto insurance claim for me?
Yes. A North Carolina law firm can often help open an auto insurance claim, notify the insurer of representation, follow up with an adjuster, and organize…
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Can a former personal injury attorney share information about a claimant after representation has ended?
Usually, only in a limited way. In North Carolina, a former personal injury attorney’s duties to protect client information generally continue after…
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Can a body shop, medical provider, or lienholder submit an auto accident claim for someone else?
Usually, a body shop, medical provider, or lienholder can give information to an insurer, but they may not be able to control or settle someone else’s North…
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Will my passengers' injury claims affect my own car accident claim?
Yes, your passengers' injury claims can affect your car accident claim, but they do not automatically replace or defeat your own claim.
