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Accident Q&A series
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How do I prove my injuries after a car accident if I went to the emergency room but could not get much follow-up treatment? — Durham, NC
You can still prove your injuries, but it is usually harder when treatment stopped early. In a North Carolina car accident claim, emergency room…
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How do I prove my back pain was caused by a car accident if I am only treating with a chiropractor? — Durham, NC
You can still try to prove your back pain was caused by a car accident even if your treatment is only with a chiropractor, but the claim usually…
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How do I document my doctor visits and therapy appointments for a personal injury claim? — Durham, NC
Document each visit by keeping the appointment date, provider name, reason for treatment, visit summary, bills, and proof of what health insurance…
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How do I decide whether to accept a car accident settlement offer or keep negotiating for more? — Durham, NC
You should usually decide only after you understand what the offer covers, what evidence still supports a higher amount, and what will likely be paid…
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How can I prove what happened in a car accident if I do not remember the crash? — Durham, NC
Yes, a car accident claim can sometimes still be investigated even if you do not remember the crash. In North Carolina, the key is usually building…
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How can I prove the truck driver was at fault if the police report seems to blame me? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may still be able to prove the truck driver was at fault even if the police report appears unfavorable. In North Carolina, a police report…
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How can I confirm whether all of my medical records have been received for my injury claim? — Durham, NC
You can usually confirm this by asking for a provider-by-provider status update, not just a general statement that your file is being reviewed. In a…
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How can a chiropractic lien affect a car accident settlement? — Durham, NC
A chiropractic lien can reduce how much of a car accident settlement is actually disbursed to you because part of the settlement may need to be held…
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Do I need to tell my lawyer if I switched doctors during treatment after a car accident? — Durham, NC
Yes. If you changed doctors or moved to a different provider during treatment after a car accident, your lawyer should know. In a North Carolina…
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Do I need a police report before I can speak with a lawyer about a motor vehicle accident? — Durham, NC
No. You do not need a police report before you can speak with a lawyer about a motor vehicle accident in Durham, North Carolina. A crash report can…
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Do I have to sue the driver or insured first before the insurance company has to pay anything? — Durham, NC
Not always. In a North Carolina motor vehicle injury claim, an insurer may choose to discuss settlement and pay before any lawsuit is filed, but some…
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Can the insurance company issue my settlement payment after I sign the release? — Durham, NC
Yes. In many North Carolina injury claims, the insurance company does not issue the settlement payment until the signed release is returned. But…
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Can the insurance company be contacted before all of my medical records and bills are collected? — Durham, NC
Yes. In many North Carolina personal injury claims, the insurance company can be contacted before every medical record and bill is in hand. But there…
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Can I use medical payments coverage even if I am also making a bodily injury claim? — Durham, NC
Yes. In many North Carolina car accident claims, medical payments coverage can be used for accident-related medical bills even while a bodily injury…
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Can I still recover compensation if an endorsement may require payment after a judgment? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may still have a path to recovery, but it may depend on getting a judgment first, proving liability and damages, and preserving any other…
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Can I still recover compensation for knee pain after a car accident if I did not get medical treatment right away? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may still be able to recover compensation for knee pain after a car accident even if you did not get treatment right away. In North…
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Can I recover compensation if my car was destroyed in the crash? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may be able to recover compensation for a destroyed car after a crash in Durham, but it depends on fault, available insurance, and the…
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Can I recover compensation if an injury caused me to lose a job opportunity before I officially started working? — Durham, NC
Yes, possibly. In a North Carolina personal injury claim, a lost job opportunity may still matter even if you had not officially started work yet,…
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Can I pursue a claim against both the rental car driver and the rental car company after a car accident? — Durham, NC
Yes, sometimes you can pursue a claim involving both the rental car driver and the rental car company, but not always for the same reason. In North…
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Can I make a claim if I was rear-ended while slowing down? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may still be able to make a claim if you were rear-ended while slowing down. In North Carolina, the key issues are usually whether the other…
