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Accident Q&A series
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How do I document neck, back, and other pain after a car accident for an injury claim? — Durham, NC
You document pain after a car accident by creating a clear, consistent record of what hurts, when it started, what treatment you received, and how…
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How do I document my second surgery and ongoing therapy in my personal injury case? — Durham, NC
You should document your second surgery and ongoing therapy with complete medical records, updated bills, work restrictions, and a clear timeline…
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How can I find out whether my medical payments coverage has already been used after a car accident? — Durham, NC
You can usually find out by asking the auto insurer for a written payment history for the medical payments coverage, including what was paid, to…
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How can I challenge an insurance company that denied liability after a car accident even though I submitted the police report? — Durham, NC
Yes, you can challenge a liability denial, but a police report alone usually does not force the insurance company to accept fault. In North Carolina,…
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How can a medical provider find out whether an old injury claim was ever resolved? — Durham, NC
A medical provider may be able to learn whether an old North Carolina injury claim was resolved, but the answer often depends on whether the provider…
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Do I need to send my car title to the insurance company or salvage company after they pick up my vehicle? — Durham, NC
Usually, yes, if your vehicle is being treated as a total loss and you are not keeping it. In North Carolina, the title often must be assigned as…
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Do I need to provide anything else after a demand has been sent in my injury case? — Durham, NC
Maybe. After a demand is sent, the insurance company may still need updated medical records, bills, proof of lost wages, or answers to follow-up…
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Do I have to follow recommendations from a prior attorney or provider if my current attorney has not told me to do it? — Durham, NC
No, you generally do not have to do additional testing or treatment just because a prior attorney or a medical office mentioned it. But in a North…
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Can lost work opportunities be considered in a personal injury claim if I have not been able to return to my regular job? — Durham, NC
Yes. In a North Carolina personal injury claim, lost income and a reduced ability to earn money may be considered if your injuries have kept you from…
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Can I sue a dog owner if their unleashed dog bit me while I was trying to protect my own dog? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may have a claim against the dog owner in North Carolina if their unleashed dog bit you while approaching or attacking your leashed dog. The…
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Can I still recover for vehicle damage if I was not injured in the accident? — Durham, NC
Yes. In North Carolina, a vehicle-damage claim can exist even if no one was physically hurt. The main issues are whether the other driver was legally…
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Can I still bring an injury claim if I did not go to the hospital until a few days after the crash? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may still be able to bring an injury claim even if you did not go to the hospital until a few days after the crash. A delay in treatment…
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Can I still bring a claim for an accident that happened within the past year? — Durham, NC
Yes, in many North Carolina accident cases, an event that happened within the past year may still be within the time to pursue a claim. For many…
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Can I send my own medical bills and clinical notes to my lawyer if the provider has not sent them yet? — Durham, NC
Yes. If you already have copies of your injury-related medical bills and clinical notes, sending them to your lawyer can help move a North Carolina…
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Can I recover travel and other out-of-pocket expenses related to my injury claim? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may be able to recover reasonable out-of-pocket expenses tied to your injury, including travel for medical care and other costs caused by…
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Can I recover for missed work if I think I lost time from my job after the accident? — Durham, NC
Yes, missed work can be part of a North Carolina personal injury claim if the time away from work was caused by the accident and you can support it…
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Can I recover for both my injuries and the damage to my car after a crash like this? — Durham, NC
Yes, in North Carolina a crash can lead to both a bodily injury claim and a separate property damage claim. That does not mean either claim is…
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Can I recover compensation for injuries caused by a motor vehicle accident? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may be able to recover compensation after a motor vehicle accident in Durham if another person or company legally caused the crash and your…
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Can I choose not to pursue a claim for my minor child if my child was not injured in the crash? — Durham, NC
Yes. If your child was not injured in the crash, there may be no separate bodily injury claim to pursue for the child. In North Carolina, settlement…
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Can I challenge a medical lien if I think it includes the wrong treatment or dates of service? — Durham, NC
Yes. In North Carolina, you may dispute a medical lien or Medicaid recovery claim if it appears to include treatment, charges, or dates of service…
