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Accident Q&A series
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What happens if an insurance claim from a car accident was already opened and then closed before my lawyer got involved? — Durham, NC
A claim being opened and later marked closed does not automatically mean your North Carolina injury claim is over. Often, it means the insurer…
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What happens if a police report was made but I do not have medical records yet after a car accident? — Durham, NC
A police report can help document that the crash happened, but it usually does not prove that you were injured or that the crash caused your…
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What evidence do I need to support a personal injury claim after a head-on collision? — Durham, NC
You usually need evidence showing how the head-on collision happened, who was at fault, what injuries you suffered, and how the crash affected your…
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What do I need to sign so a lawyer can get my medical records and deal with the insurance company for me? — Durham, NC
Usually, you will be asked to sign a representation agreement and one or more written authorization forms. In a North Carolina personal injury claim,…
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What can I do if the insurance company says the driver is not responsible for the damage to my vehicle? — Durham, NC
You may still have options, but the next step depends on why the insurer denied responsibility. In North Carolina, a denial often turns on fault,…
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What can I do if I have back pain and knee pain after being hurt as a passenger in a crash? — Durham, NC
You may still have a North Carolina personal injury claim as an injured passenger, but the strength of the claim often depends on fault, medical…
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What are my options if my truck is returned from the shop still broken after an accident claim? — Durham, NC
You may still have options, but the right path depends on whether the problem is an unfinished repair, crash-related damage the insurer is disputing,…
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Should I pay medical bills I receive while my injury claim is still open and I am using insurance? — Durham, NC
Usually, yes—you should not assume an open injury claim means you can ignore medical bills that are coming due. In North Carolina, treatment bills…
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How do I prove my injuries were caused by the accident when I already had serious medical conditions? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may still be able to prove the crash caused new injuries or made an existing condition worse. In North Carolina, the key issue is usually…
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How do I know which state I need to file a personal injury claim in? — Durham, NC
Usually, a personal injury claim is filed in the state where the accident happened or where the defendant can legally be sued, but the full answer…
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How do I handle car damage after an accident when the other driver was at fault? — Durham, NC
If the other driver was at fault, vehicle damage is usually handled through an insurance property-damage claim, but you still need proof of fault,…
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How do I deal with both insurance companies when each side is trying to blame the other after a car accident? — Durham, NC
Start by treating the case as a disputed-fault claim and assume both insurers are building their own version of what happened. In North Carolina,…
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How can I prove my insurance policy if I do not know the phone number or policy information on the account? — Durham, NC
You can often prove your North Carolina auto insurance even if you do not know the policy number or the insurer’s phone number. Start with any…
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How are damages handled in a personal injury case when my treatment was covered through veterans' benefits? — Durham, NC
Your injury claim may still include the reasonable value of accident-related medical care even if your treatment was provided through veterans'…
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Does it matter that there was no police report after my truck was damaged in a deer collision? — Durham, NC
Yes, it can matter, but a missing police report does not automatically end a North Carolina property-damage claim. In a deer collision, the bigger…
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Do I have a case for a minor car accident if no one was hurt and no insurance claim was filed? — Durham, NC
Maybe, but usually only for vehicle damage or other financial loss, not a personal injury claim, if no one was hurt. In North Carolina, whether you…
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Can the VA seek reimbursement from my accident settlement for treatment related to my injuries? — Durham, NC
Yes, in many cases the VA may seek reimbursement for the reasonable value of accident-related care it provided, especially when the treatment was for…
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Can the injured driver handle the claim even if the insurance policy and vehicle are in my name? — Durham, NC
Usually yes. In a North Carolina car accident claim, the injured person is generally the one who handles the bodily injury claim, even if the vehicle…
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Can my spouse bring an injury claim if they were rear-ended while driving my car? — Durham, NC
Yes. In North Carolina, the person who was injured usually has the right to bring the bodily injury claim, even if the car belonged to someone else.…
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Can my lawyer send a letter of representation after the insurance company has already closed the claim? — Durham, NC
Yes. A lawyer can still send a letter of representation even if the insurance company says the claim file is closed. In many North Carolina injury…
