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Accident Q&A series
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Can I still get legal help after a recent car accident if another attorney already referred my case? — Durham, NC
Yes. In North Carolina, you can usually still speak with another attorney about a recent car accident claim even if another lawyer referred the case…
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Can I recover compensation for injuries and other losses after a car accident four years ago? — Durham, NC
Usually, not for a standard North Carolina car accident injury claim if the crash happened more than three years ago and no lawsuit was filed in…
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Can I bring a claim for my disabled child who was a passenger in a car accident? — Durham, NC
Yes, in many cases a parent or other proper representative can pursue an injury claim for a disabled child who was hurt as a passenger in a North…
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Can a child passenger have a stronger injury claim after a car accident if they went to the emergency room? — Durham, NC
Yes, an emergency room visit can make a child passenger’s injury claim stronger because it creates early medical documentation, but it does not…
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What should I do if I went to the hospital after the accident but had to leave before being fully seen? — Durham, NC
If you went to the hospital after a Durham accident but had to leave before being fully seen, that does not automatically ruin a North Carolina…
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What kind of compensation can I seek after a motor vehicle accident? — Durham, NC
After a motor vehicle accident, you may be able to seek compensation for medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, property damage, and…
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What happens if I am still in pain after a car accident but have not been fully treated yet? — Durham, NC
If you are still in pain and have not finished treatment, your North Carolina car accident claim may still be active, but it is often too early to…
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How do I use the police exchange form and the other driver's insurance information after a crash? — Durham, NC
Use the police exchange form to identify the drivers, vehicles, report number, and insurance information, then use that information to open a claim,…
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When can a demand be sent to the insurance company after an accident injury? — Durham, NC
A demand can often be sent after your injuries, treatment, and losses are clear enough to document in a complete claim package. In many North…
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What should I do if I went to the hospital after the crash but had to leave before treatment was finished? — Durham, NC
You should try to document why you left, get follow-up care as soon as you reasonably can, and keep records showing your symptoms never fully…
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What should I do if I saw a hospital and a doctor after a car accident but do not have much medical documentation? — Durham, NC
You should start gathering the records that already exist, preserve proof of the crash, and avoid assuming that limited paperwork means you have no…
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What should I do if I may have requested medical records from the wrong facility or for the wrong treatment dates? — Durham, NC
If you may have sent a medical records request to the wrong facility or used the wrong treatment dates, the usual next step is to verify where you…
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What should I do after a motor vehicle accident if I want to protect my rights? — Durham, NC
After a motor vehicle accident in Durham, the safest way to protect your rights is to report the crash when required, exchange information, preserve…
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What medical records do I need to support my car accident injury claim? — Durham, NC
You usually need records from every provider who evaluated or treated you after the crash, not just the first hospital visit. In a North Carolina car…
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What kinds of compensation can I seek after a motor vehicle accident? — Durham, NC
After a motor vehicle accident in North Carolina, compensation may include medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, property damage, and…
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What information does my lawyer need from the emergency room and other treatment providers for my accident claim? — Durham, NC
Your lawyer usually needs both medical records and itemized bills from the emergency room and every other provider that treated you after the…
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What happens in my accident case if I am still getting medical treatment? — Durham, NC
If you are still getting medical treatment, your accident case may still be in the evidence-gathering stage rather than the settlement-demand stage.…
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What happens if the police came to the scene but I never picked up the police report? — Durham, NC
Usually, nothing is automatically lost just because you never picked up the police report. In North Carolina, the officer’s crash report is a public…
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What happens if the other driver's insurance has already been notified but I am still waiting to hear back? — Durham, NC
Not hearing back right away does not automatically mean your claim is denied, but it usually means the insurer is still reviewing coverage, fault,…
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What happens if the insurance company says some of my medical treatment was not caused by the car accident? — Durham, NC
If the insurance company says part of your treatment was not caused by the crash, it may refuse to include those bills, records, or symptoms in its…
