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Accident Q&A series
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Can I forward my lawyer's representation letter to the at-fault driver's insurance company myself? — Durham, NC
Yes, you usually can forward your lawyer’s representation letter to the at-fault driver’s insurance company yourself, but it is often better for the…
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Can I bring a claim if I was driving a rental car at the time of the accident? — Durham, NC
Yes. In North Carolina, driving a rental car usually does not prevent you from bringing an injury claim against the person or company that caused the…
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Can a lost job opportunity still be considered in settlement negotiations even if it is not a formal lost wage claim? — Durham, NC
Yes, a lost job opportunity may still be discussed in a North Carolina personal injury claim even if it does not fit neatly into a formal past lost…
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Can a government benefits program recover payments from a personal injury settlement? — Durham, NC
Yes, sometimes it can. In North Carolina, certain government-funded medical benefit programs may seek repayment from a personal injury settlement…
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Why would my lawyer need my health insurance card in a personal injury case? — Durham, NC
Your lawyer may need your health insurance card to identify who has been paying for your accident-related care, request the right records and billing…
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Who should receive my settlement demand if my accident claim is still being migrated between claims systems? — Durham, NC
Send the demand to the claims contact the carrier has actually given you for the active file, even if that person is a supervisor rather than a named…
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Who at the insurance company handles questions about available coverage after a car accident claim is opened? — Durham, NC
Usually, the insurance adjuster assigned to the claim handles early questions about available coverage, or routes those questions to a coverage or…
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What should I do if I was in a head-on car accident and I still have neck and back pain but did not go to the hospital right away? — Durham, NC
You should get medical attention as soon as you believe you need it, document your symptoms and missed work, and preserve the crash evidence. In…
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What should I do if I need more medical treatment after a car accident? — Durham, NC
If you need more medical treatment after a car accident, keep treating as reasonably needed, follow your providers’ instructions, and document every…
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What proof do I need to show that I missed a new job because of my injury? — Durham, NC
You usually need proof that the job was real, that you were expected to start, and that your injury kept you from doing so. In a North Carolina…
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What medical records do I need to support a higher car accident settlement? — Durham, NC
The most helpful records are the ones that clearly connect the crash to your injuries, show what treatment you received, document how long your…
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What medical records do I need for a car accident claim if EMS took me to the hospital and I had x-rays done? — Durham, NC
You usually need the full set of records tied to the crash, not just the hospital discharge papers. For a North Carolina car accident claim, that…
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What medical records and injury information should I provide to support a motor vehicle injury claim? — Durham, NC
You should usually provide organized records that show what injuries you reported, when you treated, what providers found, what care was given, and…
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What information do I need to report a slip and fall to the property owner's insurance company? — Durham, NC
To report a slip and fall to a property owner’s insurance company, you usually need the basic incident details, the injured person’s contact…
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What information do I need to have ready when I talk to a lawyer about my car accident? — Durham, NC
You do not need every document in hand before speaking with a lawyer about a Durham car accident, but it helps to have the basic facts, insurance…
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What information can be shared with a benefits program about the status of an injury claim? — Durham, NC
Usually, only limited claim-status information should be shared unless the benefits program has a clear legal right to the information or proper…
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What happens to my injury case if I am still getting treatment and have not finished all my appointments? — Durham, NC
Your injury case usually does not end just because treatment is still ongoing. In many North Carolina injury claims, it is often better to understand…
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What happens if the rental car company says it is self-insured after an accident? — Durham, NC
If a rental car company says it is self-insured, that usually means there may not be a traditional outside auto insurer handling the bodily injury…
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What happens if the police came to the scene but I do not have the accident report yet? — Durham, NC
If police responded, the lack of a report in your hands usually does not stop a North Carolina injury claim. The report is often helpful, but it is…
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What happens if the insurance company denies a car accident claim based on disputed fault? — Durham, NC
A denial based on disputed fault does not automatically end a North Carolina car accident claim. It usually means the insurer believes the available…
