Firm news
Accident Q&A series
-
What should I do if a medical provider or treatment visit is missing from the form? — Durham, NC
Report the missing provider or treatment visit in writing as soon as possible, even if you already signed the form. Give enough detail to identify…
-
What photographs and other evidence should I preserve to support my injury claim? — Durham, NC
Preserve original photographs of the scene, vehicles, visible injuries, damaged property, and recovery over time, along with medical records,…
-
What information does my employer need to verify for a lost-wage claim? — Durham, NC
Your employer should verify your job, normal schedule, pay rate, exact time missed, and the wages you actually lost. If an employer-required drug…
-
What happens when a doctor treats a preexisting condition after a car accident? — Durham, NC
Treatment of a preexisting condition may be included in a North Carolina car-accident claim if the collision activated the condition or made it…
-
What happens if I do not want to settle my car accident claim before completing treatment? — Durham, NC
You generally do not have to accept a settlement while you are still receiving care, and the decision to settle belongs to you. Waiting may allow…
-
What evidence can show that my landlord knew about the unsafe floor before I was injured? — Durham, NC
Maintenance requests, emails, text messages, portal records, prior inspections, repair estimates, witness statements, and earlier complaints can show…
-
What documentation confirms that an auto insurance policy does not include medical payments coverage? — Durham, NC
The strongest confirmation is a complete copy of the auto policy in effect on the accident date, including its declarations page and every…
-
What compensation may be available for an injury caused by an unsafe condition in a rental home? — Durham, NC
Compensation may include supported medical expenses, lost income, reduced earning ability, pain and suffering, and other losses caused by the unsafe…
-
What can I do if my employer will sign a lost-wage verification form but will not complete it? — Durham, NC
You can usually support a lost-wage claim with other employment and medical records, even if your employer refuses to complete the verification form.…
-
Should my spouse get a car accident attorney if pain and other symptoms appeared or worsened after the crash? — Durham, NC
Your spouse should consider speaking with a car accident attorney promptly, especially when symptoms appeared later, became worse, or are already…
-
How does a child passenger's injury claim work if the law firm represents only the adult driver? — Durham, NC
The child’s injury claim is separate from the adult driver’s claim, and a law firm representing only the adult does not automatically represent the…
-
How do medical records affect the value of a car-accident settlement? — Durham, NC
Medical records can strongly affect a car-accident settlement because they document your symptoms, diagnoses, treatment, limitations, and whether a…
-
How can I recover compensation if the at-fault driver appears to be uninsured? — Durham, NC
You may be able to seek compensation through uninsured motorist coverage under an applicable auto policy, even when the at-fault driver has no…
-
How can I recover both regular pay and scheduled overtime that I missed because of my injuries? — Durham, NC
You may seek compensation for regular wages and overtime that you can show you probably would have earned but for the injuries. Scheduled overtime is…
-
How can I find new representation after ending my relationship with my previous attorney? — Durham, NC
You can contact other North Carolina personal injury attorneys, explain that the prior relationship has ended, and ask for a prompt case review. Be…
-
How can I confirm which health insurer paid my accident-related hospital bill before I accept a settlement? — Durham, NC
Ask the hospital for a complete itemized bill and payment ledger, then compare it with the explanation of benefits and claim history from every…
-
Does waiting to seek medical care because of severe weather affect my car accident claim? — Durham, NC
Yes, a delay in medical care can affect how an insurer evaluates a North Carolina car accident claim, but severe weather may provide a reasonable…
-
Does a notice to vacate or lease termination affect my right to bring a personal injury claim? — Durham, NC
No. A landlord’s notice to vacate or decision to terminate a lease generally does not erase a personal injury claim that arose from an unsafe…
-
Can treatment be included in an injury claim if the medical notes do not connect it to the car accident? — Durham, NC
Possibly, but medical treatment is not automatically part of a North Carolina car accident claim merely because it occurred after the crash. The…
-
Can the other driver's insurance refuse to cover windshield damage because a small chip existed before the accident? — Durham, NC
Yes, the other driver’s insurer may dispute the windshield claim, but a preexisting chip does not automatically excuse it from paying for additional…
