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Accident Q&A series
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Can I still make an injury claim if I only have soreness and no major injuries after a car accident? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may still be able to make an injury claim even if you mainly have soreness after a Durham car accident. In North Carolina, the key issues…
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Can I still bring a claim for a car accident if I had serious injuries but the crash happened a few years ago? — Durham, NC
Maybe, but timing is often the first issue. In North Carolina, many car accident injury claims must be filed within three years, and waiting too long…
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Can I recover compensation if the insurance company says I was partly at fault for the crash? — Durham, NC
Maybe, but disputed fault is a serious issue in a North Carolina car accident claim. North Carolina follows contributory negligence, which means your…
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Can I pursue both loss of use and diminished value from the at-fault driver after a car accident? — Durham, NC
Yes, in North Carolina a vehicle owner may be able to pursue both loss of use and diminished value after a crash, depending on the facts and proof.…
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Can I make an insurance claim for damage to my truck if someone else was driving it when it hit a deer? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may still be able to make a claim for damage to your truck even if someone else was driving, but the answer usually depends on the policy,…
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Can I make a diminished value claim if my truck is repaired but still has an accident history that lowers its resale value? — Durham, NC
Yes, in North Carolina you may be able to pursue a diminished value claim if your truck is repaired but is still worth less because of its accident…
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Can I go through my own insurance for vehicle damage if the crash was not my fault? — Durham, NC
Yes. In North Carolina, you can often use your own collision coverage to handle vehicle damage even when another driver appears to be at fault. That…
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Can I bring an injury claim if I was a passenger and asleep when the car accident happened? — Durham, NC
Yes, in many cases an injured passenger can bring a claim even if they were asleep when the crash happened. In North Carolina, the key issues are…
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Can I be held responsible for damage to a third vehicle if another driver turned into my path? — Durham, NC
Yes, you could still be accused of responsibility for damage to a third vehicle, but that does not mean you are legally at fault. In North Carolina,…
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Can a law firm help me with a personal injury case if the accident happened somewhere else? — Durham, NC
Yes, a law firm may still be able to help, even if the accident happened outside North Carolina. The main issues are usually which state’s law…
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What should I do if the insurance company has not contacted me after a car accident? — Durham, NC
If the insurance company has not contacted you after a car accident, do not assume your claim is being handled or that the delay protects your…
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What should I do if I was injured in a car accident but could not get medical treatment right away? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may still have a North Carolina injury claim even if you did not get medical treatment right away, but the delay can create proof problems.…
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What happens if more than one driver may be responsible for a car accident? — Durham, NC
If more than one driver may be responsible for a car accident, you may be able to pursue a claim against more than one person or insurer. In North…
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What happens if I was rear-ended while stopped to make a turn and the police made a report? — Durham, NC
If you were rear-ended while stopped to make a turn, the police report can help document the crash, but it does not decide the injury claim by…
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What happens if I only treated my back and neck pain with over-the-counter medicine after a car accident? — Durham, NC
Treating back and neck pain only with over-the-counter medicine does not automatically prevent a North Carolina car accident claim, but it can make…
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How do I know whether I have a strong claim after a car accident? — Durham, NC
A strong car accident claim usually has clear proof that another driver was at fault, reliable evidence that the crash caused your injuries, and…
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How can I prove my injuries from a car accident if no imaging was done at the emergency room? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may still be able to prove your injuries even if the emergency room did not order X-rays, a CT scan, or an MRI. In North Carolina, injury…
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How can I prove I was hurt in a car accident if the chiropractor never saw me because of insurance problems? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may still be able to prove you were hurt, but it is harder when there was no medical evaluation after the crash. In a North Carolina car…
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Can I still make an injury claim if my pain started later and I did not go to the hospital right away? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may still be able to make an injury claim in North Carolina even if your pain began later and you did not go to the hospital right away. A…
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Can I still make an injury claim after a car accident if I never went to the hospital or saw a doctor? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may still be able to make an injury claim after a Durham car accident even if you never went to the hospital or saw a doctor. But the claim…
