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Accident Q&A series
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What evidence can I use to prove the other driver ran a red light when the insurance company says the police report is not enough? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may be able to prove a red-light crash with more than the police report. In North Carolina, the report is often a starting point, but…
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What can I recover after a car accident if I fractured my ankle, needed hospital and orthopedic treatment, and missed work? — Durham, NC
You may be able to recover compensation for reasonable medical expenses, lost income, and pain and suffering if another person or company is legally…
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How do I use the police report and my medical records to support my car accident claim? — Durham, NC
You use the police report and your medical records together to show how the crash happened, that you were injured, when your symptoms were first…
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How do I prove the driver was at fault when there is a police report and I was taken to the hospital? — Durham, NC
You may be able to prove fault, but a police report and an ambulance ride are usually only part of the picture. In North Carolina, you still need…
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How do I prove my injuries from a car accident if we went to the hospital ourselves instead of taking an ambulance? — Durham, NC
Yes, you can still prove your injuries even if you went to the hospital on your own instead of by ambulance. In a North Carolina car accident claim,…
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How do I prove my injuries after a car accident if the hospital mostly did scans and testing? — Durham, NC
You can still prove your injuries even if the hospital mainly ordered scans, lab work, and other testing. In a North Carolina car accident claim, the…
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How do I handle a car accident claim when there are no injuries but the insurance company is disputing liability for the vehicle damage? — Durham, NC
You can still pursue a vehicle-damage claim, but a liability dispute usually turns on proof. In North Carolina, fault matters greatly, and if the…
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How do I file a claim against the driver's insurance after a passenger injury accident? — Durham, NC
Yes, an injured passenger can often make a claim against the driver’s liability insurance, but the claim still depends on fault, coverage, medical…
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How do I bring a claim against a dog owner for medical bills, missed work, and pain after a dog bite? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may be able to bring a North Carolina personal injury claim against a dog owner after a dog bite, but the legal path depends on what can be…
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How can I get the other driver's insurance company to accept fault after a car accident when the police report says they ran a red light? — Durham, NC
You usually cannot force the other driver’s insurance company to accept fault just because the police report says that driver ran a red light. In…
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Does it help my case if the dog owner may have known the dog had bitten someone before? — Durham, NC
Yes, it can help. In North Carolina, evidence that a dog owner knew or should have known the dog had bitten someone before may support a claim that…
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Do I need medical records and follow-up treatment to support my car accident injury claim? — Durham, NC
Yes, medical records and follow-up treatment often play a major role in supporting a North Carolina car accident injury claim. They help show what…
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Do I have a personal injury case if another driver hit me while I was stopped at a stop sign? — Durham, NC
Possibly yes. If another driver turned into your vehicle while you were already stopped, that may support a North Carolina injury claim, but the…
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Can my lawyer get my hospital and EMS records for a car accident claim if I already signed medical authorizations? — Durham, NC
Yes. In many North Carolina car accident claims, a signed medical authorization allows your lawyer to request hospital and EMS records directly from…
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Can I use a police report to prove the other driver caused the crash if the insurer says the report is not enough? — Durham, NC
Yes, a police report can help support your side of a Durham car accident claim, but it is often not enough by itself to force the insurer to accept…
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Can I still recover for a dog bite if I was injured while stepping in to stop the dogs from fighting? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may still have a claim, but the answer depends on why the bite happened, what the dog owner knew about the dog, and whether the defense…
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Can I still pursue a personal injury case if I only went to the emergency room and could not afford more treatment? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may still be able to pursue a North Carolina personal injury case even if you only went to the emergency room and could not afford follow-up…
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Can I still hire a different lawyer if I think paperwork may have already been signed with another law firm after an accident? — Durham, NC
Yes, in many situations you can change lawyers even if paperwork may already have been signed with another law firm after an accident. The key…
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Can I still bring a car accident claim if the case has already been filed in court? — Durham, NC
Yes. If a car accident case has already been filed in court, that usually means your claim is already being pursued through the lawsuit process, and…
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Can I recover compensation for my injuries and my children's injuries from the same car accident? — Durham, NC
Yes, in many North Carolina car accident cases, both an injured parent and injured children may have claims arising from the same crash. But the…
