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Accident Q&A series
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Can I still pursue a case if the car I was driving was not in my name? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may still be able to pursue an injury claim even if the car you were driving was owned by someone else. In North Carolina, the key questions…
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Can I still pursue a car accident case if I have shoulder and leg injuries but had trouble finding doctors who would accept my insurance? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may still be able to pursue a North Carolina car accident claim, even if follow-up treatment was delayed because providers would not accept…
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Can I still move forward with my injury claim if I am continuing treatment over multiple visits? — Durham, NC
Yes. In many North Carolina injury claims, treatment can still be ongoing while the claim is being investigated, records are gathered, and bills are…
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Can I still bring a claim for a truck accident if I was cited for failure to yield and driving without a license? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may still be able to bring a truck accident claim in North Carolina, but the citations create serious issues that must be evaluated…
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Can I send a bodily injury demand to a supervisor if no claim adjuster has been assigned? — Durham, NC
Yes. If a bodily injury claim is active but no adjuster has been assigned, sending the demand to the supervisor or other claims contact you were…
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Can I negotiate a higher settlement offer after a car accident if the insurance company starts low? — Durham, NC
Yes, a low first offer after a Durham car accident can often be negotiated, but the final amount depends on the proof behind your claim, the…
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Can I make an injury claim if I was rear-ended while stopped at a red light? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may be able to make an injury claim if another driver rear-ended you while you were stopped at a red light in Durham. In North Carolina, a…
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Can I make a claim if my own injuries seem minor but my passenger was hurt and went to the hospital later? — Durham, NC
Yes. In North Carolina, your own minor injury does not prevent an injury claim, and your passenger may also have a separate claim if another driver…
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Can I bring an injury claim if I was a passenger and do not remember how the crash happened? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may still be able to bring an injury claim as a passenger even if you do not remember the crash. In North Carolina, your own memory is only…
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Who may be responsible if the vehicle I was riding in was hit from multiple sides? — Durham, NC
More than one person or company may be responsible if the vehicle you were riding in was hit from multiple sides. In a North Carolina personal injury…
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What should I do if I was injured in an accident outside the state where I live? — Durham, NC
If you were injured in an accident outside your home state, you may still have a claim, but the law of the state where the accident happened often…
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What should I do after a car accident if I started noticing symptoms later? — Durham, NC
If you started noticing symptoms later after a car accident, do not ignore them. In North Carolina, a delayed report of pain does not automatically…
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What medical records do I need for a personal injury claim if I was treated through a veterans' healthcare provider? — Durham, NC
You usually need the same core proof as any other North Carolina injury claim: treatment records, visit notes, imaging and test results, diagnosis…
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What information do I need to start a personal injury claim after a car accident as a passenger? — Durham, NC
To start a passenger injury claim after a car accident, you usually need the basic crash details, the names of the drivers and insurers, the police…
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What information do I need to report a personal auto accident to my insurance company? — Durham, NC
To report a personal auto accident to your insurance company, you usually need the basic crash facts, the vehicles and drivers involved, your policy…
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What happens if the police report says both drivers were at fault in a car accident? — Durham, NC
If a police report says both drivers were at fault, that does not automatically end every claim, but it can create serious problems in North…
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What happens if the police report exists but I do not know exactly how the accident occurred? — Durham, NC
You may still have an injury claim even if you do not remember exactly how the crash happened. In North Carolina, a police report can help identify…
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What happens if the other driver's insurance says they cannot process my claim until their driver gives a statement? — Durham, NC
The insurer may delay a liability decision while it investigates, including trying to get its driver’s statement, but that does not automatically…
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What happens if the other driver's insurance denies my car accident injury claim? — Durham, NC
A denial does not always mean your claim is over. In North Carolina, the insurer may deny a claim because it disputes fault, questions the medical…
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What happens if the other driver was cited for failing to yield and their insurer still disputes what my car is worth after repairs? — Durham, NC
A citation for failing to yield can help support fault, but it does not automatically force the insurer to agree with your repaired car’s value. In…
