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Accident Q&A series
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What should I do if my neck and shoulder pain started the day after a car accident? — Durham, NC
If your neck and shoulder pain started the day after a car accident, do not ignore it. Delayed pain can still be part of a valid North Carolina…
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What should I do if multiple parties may be responsible for a car accident? — Durham, NC
If multiple parties may be responsible for a car accident, do not assume you must pick just one. In North Carolina, more than one person or company…
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What should I do if I think my current pain may be related to both this crash and an older back injury? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may still have an injury claim even if you had back problems before this crash. In North Carolina, the key issue is often whether the…
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What medical records or insurance information do I need to provide for my injury case? — Durham, NC
You usually need to provide the records and insurance information that show where you treated, what care was related to the incident, what was…
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What kind of representation letter does an insurance company need for my injury claim? — Durham, NC
Usually, the insurance company needs a simple letter on law firm letterhead stating that the firm represents you for the injury claim, identifying…
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What is a diminished value claim after a car accident? — Durham, NC
A diminished value claim is a claim for the loss in a vehicle’s market value after a crash, even if the car was repaired. In North Carolina, property…
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What happens if the other driver ran a stop sign and hit the side where I was sitting? — Durham, NC
If another driver ran a stop sign and hit the passenger side where you were sitting, you may have a bodily injury claim against the at-fault driver…
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What happens if the driver who hit me did not have a license but may have had insurance? — Durham, NC
The other driver not having a license does not automatically mean you do not have a claim. In North Carolina, the main issues are usually fault,…
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What happens if I cannot remember the details of my car accident because of later medical problems? — Durham, NC
You may still have a North Carolina car accident claim even if you cannot now remember every detail. A claim can sometimes be built through other…
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What happens if a facility will not give me the nursing notes about my parent's fall? — Durham, NC
If a facility will not give you nursing notes after your parent’s fall, that does not necessarily mean the records are unavailable, but it often…
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What happens after a slip and fall claim is reported to the insurance company? — Durham, NC
After a slip and fall claim is reported, the insurance company usually opens a file, assigns an adjuster, confirms basic facts, and starts…
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What can I do if another driver rear-ended me while I was getting onto the highway? — Durham, NC
You may be able to pursue an injury claim against the rear driver, but the facts still matter. In North Carolina, rear-end crashes often turn on how…
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What can I do if a car accident caused ongoing back pain and made it hard for me to sleep, bend, and do daily activities? — Durham, NC
You may still have a North Carolina personal injury claim, but the strength of it often depends on fault, medical proof, and how well your symptoms…
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How important is an independent witness in a red light or green light car accident dispute? — Durham, NC
An independent witness can be very important in a red light or green light crash dispute, especially when the two drivers give opposite stories. In…
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How do medical records and bills affect my personal injury claim? — Durham, NC
Medical records and bills often play a central role in a North Carolina personal injury claim because they help show what injuries were treated, when…
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How do medical bills or chiropractic liens affect how much money I actually receive from a car accident settlement? — Durham, NC
Medical bills and chiropractic liens can reduce the amount you actually receive from a car accident settlement in North Carolina, but not every bill…
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How do insurance companies evaluate settlement offers when there are chiropractic bills and other medical expenses? — Durham, NC
Insurance companies usually look at whether the treatment appears related to the crash, whether the charges are documented, whether the care seems…
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How do I show the other driver's insurance company that a lawyer is representing me? — Durham, NC
You usually show the other driver’s insurance company by having your lawyer send a written letter of representation. That letter typically identifies…
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How do I send additional medical records and bills to my lawyer for my personal injury case? — Durham, NC
You can usually send additional medical records and bills to your lawyer by mail, secure upload, fax, or hand delivery, depending on the office’s…
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How do I prove whether a nursing home's negligence caused my parent's injuries and death? — Durham, NC
You prove this kind of claim by showing, with records and usually medical testimony, what the nursing home should have done, what it failed to do,…
