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Accident Q&A series
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What evidence should I gather for a car accident injury claim?
Gather evidence that shows how the crash happened, who may be at fault, what injuries and losses followed, and how the accident changed your daily life.
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What can I do if my insurance company says it never received the police report?
You can request the crash report yourself, send a copy to the adjuster, and ask the insurance company to confirm exactly what information it still needs.
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What can I do if my crash report is not available online yet?
You can usually keep working on your Durham car accident claim while the crash report is still pending online.
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What can I do if a police report says I contributed to a car accident?
You can still investigate and pursue the claim, but the police report creates a real problem that should be addressed early.
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Should I respond to settlement offers from the other driver's insurance company after a car accident?
Yes, you can respond, but you do not have to accept a settlement offer before you understand your injuries, medical bills, releases, and deadlines.
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If I was injured in a car accident, who handles the vehicle damage portion of my case?
Usually, the answer depends on your written fee agreement and what your attorney has agreed to handle.
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How does starting chiropractic treatment affect my car accident injury claim?
Starting chiropractic treatment can affect your car accident injury claim by creating medical records, bills, and a treatment timeline that the insurance…
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How does a car accident injury claim work when my own insurance is handling vehicle repairs but the other driver was at fault?
Your own insurance can handle vehicle repairs while you still pursue a bodily injury claim against the at-fault driver or that driver’s insurer.
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How do ongoing treatment and recovery affect my personal injury case?
Ongoing treatment and recovery can affect when your personal injury case is ready to evaluate, what evidence supports your damages, and whether future care…
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How do I prove the other driver was at fault when the stop sign or flagger instructions were hard to see?
You prove fault by gathering evidence that you stopped reasonably for the road conditions and that the other driver followed too closely, failed to keep a…
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How do I know whether a company name change affects who is legally responsible for my injuries?
A company name change does not automatically decide who is legally responsible for your injuries.
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How do I handle the insurance claim for my totaled car without affecting my injury case?
You can usually handle a totaled-car property damage claim separately from your bodily injury claim, but you must be careful with the paperwork.
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How can I prove my injuries from a car accident when I am still being evaluated by my doctor?
You can usually begin proving your injuries before your doctor has finished evaluating you by preserving medical records, documenting symptoms, following…
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How can I make sure my medical records and bills are properly included in my injury case?
You can help by giving your attorney a complete provider list, signed authorizations, every bill or notice you receive, and updates after each new appointment.
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How can I get my car repaired after an accident if I was not physically injured?
Yes. You can usually pursue a vehicle property-damage claim even if you were not physically injured.
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How can I get a crash report after a rear-end accident?
You can usually request a North Carolina crash report from the law enforcement agency that investigated the rear-end accident or from the North Carolina…
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How can I find out whether a deceased parent's will has been filed with the probate court?
Start with the Clerk of Superior Court in the North Carolina county where your parent lived when they died.
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How are medical records collected for a personal injury claim after a car accident?
Medical records are usually collected by identifying every provider who treated accident-related injuries, obtaining signed medical authorizations, requesting…
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Does my personal injury lawyer also handle the damage to my vehicle after an accident?
Not always. A North Carolina personal injury lawyer may handle the injury claim only, the vehicle damage claim too, or a limited review of property-damage…
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Can the other driver's insurance deny my vehicle damage claim if I was listed partly at fault?
Yes. In North Carolina, the other driver’s insurance company may deny a vehicle damage claim if it believes your own negligence helped cause the crash.
