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Accident Q&A series
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Can I bring a claim if I was injured in a car accident? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may be able to bring a claim if another person or company legally caused the crash and your injuries. In North Carolina, fault matters a…
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Can I bring a claim if I was hit by a car while riding my bike? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may be able to bring a claim if a driver hit you while you were riding your bike, but the facts matter. In North Carolina, bicycle injury…
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Can a witness help support my car accident injury claim? — Durham, NC
Yes. A witness can help support a Durham car accident injury claim by backing up how the crash happened, what each driver did, and what was visible…
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Can a salvage company keep my vehicle before I send the title? — Durham, NC
Usually, yes, a salvage company may hold a totaled vehicle after pickup while the title paperwork is being completed, but that does not automatically…
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What should I do if the insurance company tries to say I was partly at fault for a pedestrian accident? — Durham, NC
Do not assume the insurance company is right. In North Carolina, a claim can be seriously affected if the insurer argues your own conduct helped…
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What should I do if I am still getting treatment for back, neck, foot, ankle, wrist, and hand injuries after a crash? — Durham, NC
If you are still treating after a crash, keep following your medical providers’ instructions, save every record and bill, and avoid assuming your…
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What medical records do I need for a car accident injury claim if I only have billing statements? — Durham, NC
Billing statements alone are usually not enough for a North Carolina car accident injury claim. To support an insurance demand, you generally need…
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What kind of compensation can I seek for ongoing shoulder and hip pain after a pedestrian accident? — Durham, NC
You may be able to seek compensation for medical expenses, pain and suffering, lost income if your injuries affected work, and other accident-related…
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What happens to a medical provider's claim if the injured person is no longer represented by the same law firm? — Durham, NC
A medical provider's claim does not automatically disappear just because the injured person changed lawyers or is no longer represented by the same…
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What happens if the police department will not change or clarify an accident report and the insurance company will not pay? — Durham, NC
The police department’s refusal to change or clarify a crash report does not automatically end your claim, and the insurance company does not have to…
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What happens if the other driver's insurance company contacts my relative instead of me after the accident? — Durham, NC
If the other driver’s insurance company contacts your relative instead of you, that does not automatically end your North Carolina injury claim. It…
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What happens if the other driver caused the car accident? — Durham, NC
If the other driver caused the crash, you may have a claim for your injury-related losses and vehicle damage, but fault still has to be shown with…
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What happens if the driver's insurance company will not return my calls after the accident? — Durham, NC
If the driver’s insurance company will not return your calls, that does not automatically end your claim. In North Carolina, you may still have a…
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What happens if the driver who hit me was not charged by the police? — Durham, NC
The driver not being charged does not automatically prevent a North Carolina injury claim. A traffic charge is separate from whether the driver was…
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What happens if the dog owner does not have insurance for a dog bite injury? — Durham, NC
If the dog owner does not have insurance, a dog bite claim does not automatically end, but collecting compensation may become harder. In North…
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What happens if my prior lawyer only sent billing screenshots and not the full medical records? — Durham, NC
Your claim usually is not ready for a strong insurance demand if the file only has billing screenshots and not the full medical records. In a North…
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What happens if my partner signed accident case paperwork on my behalf with another law firm? — Durham, NC
If your partner signed accident case paperwork for you, that does not automatically mean the law firm can act as if you personally approved…
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What happens if I was taken by ambulance to the hospital after a crash and still have injuries? — Durham, NC
Being taken by ambulance to the hospital can strongly support that the crash was serious, but it does not automatically mean the insurance company…
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What happens if I was injured in an accident and need help dealing with the claim? — Durham, NC
If you were injured in an accident, the claim usually involves gathering evidence, identifying insurance, documenting your injuries and losses, and…
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What happens if I am still in pain and bruised after being hit by a vehicle as a pedestrian? — Durham, NC
Ongoing pain and bruising after a pedestrian crash can mean your injury claim is still developing, and it can also mean you need updated medical…
