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Accident Q&A series
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Can settlement negotiations continue if the injured person is still getting medical treatment? — Durham, NC
Yes, settlement negotiations can continue while an injured person is still treating, but that does not always mean it is the right time to settle. In…
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Can my lawyer use my medical bills and records from each provider to support my injury claim? — Durham, NC
Yes. In a North Carolina injury claim, your lawyer often uses records and bills from each provider to show what treatment you received, how the…
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Can I still make an injury claim if I did not go to the hospital right after the crash? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may still be able to make an injury claim even if you did not go to the hospital right after the crash. In North Carolina, delayed treatment…
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Can I recover out-of-pocket chiropractic bills in my personal injury settlement? — Durham, NC
Yes, out-of-pocket chiropractic bills may be recoverable in a North Carolina personal injury claim if the treatment was related to the accident and…
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Can I recover for lost wages if I had to quit my job because I could not lift, bend, or walk normally after the accident? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may be able to seek compensation for income you lost if accident-related injuries kept you from doing your job. In North Carolina, the key…
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Can an apartment complex be held responsible if I was injured on the property? — Durham, NC
Yes, an apartment complex may be held responsible if a dangerous condition on the property caused your injury and the complex created the problem,…
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What should I do after a motor vehicle accident if I want to protect my rights? — Durham, NC
After a motor vehicle accident, the safest way to protect your rights is to stop, report the crash when required, exchange information, preserve…
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What can I do if I was taken to the hospital after a car accident and needed surgery on my leg? — Durham, NC
If you were taken to the hospital after a Durham car accident and needed leg surgery, you may have a North Carolina personal injury claim, but the…
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Should I keep talking to the insurance adjuster about my injuries while my vehicle damage claim is also being handled? — Durham, NC
Usually, you should be careful about discussing your injuries with the adjuster while the vehicle damage part of the claim is still moving. In North…
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How do I handle a car accident claim when both I and my adult child were injured in the same crash? — Durham, NC
Handle the claim as two separate injury claims arising from the same Durham crash, even though the accident happened at the same time and involved…
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How can I make a claim after a car accident if I was hit on the side and front while driving? — Durham, NC
You may be able to make an injury claim against the at-fault driver by showing how the crash happened, what injuries and losses it caused, and why…
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Can I still pursue an injury claim if I was stopped at a light when another driver hit my car? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may still be able to pursue an injury claim if you were stopped at a light and another driver hit your car. In North Carolina, a crash like…
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Can I still pursue a car accident claim if I need to change doctors after my hospital treatment? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may still be able to pursue a car accident claim in Durham, NC if you need to change doctors after hospital treatment. Changing providers…
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What should I do if I was hurt in an accident and need legal help? — Durham, NC
If you were hurt in an accident, the most important early steps are to protect your health, preserve evidence, and avoid saying anything that could…
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What kinds of hospital mistakes can lead to a medical malpractice case? — Durham, NC
Hospital mistakes can lead to a medical malpractice case when the hospital or its staff failed to provide care that met North Carolina’s legal…
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What kind of compensation can I seek for headaches, shoulder injuries, and back pain after a rear-end collision? — Durham, NC
You may be able to seek compensation for reasonable medical expenses, lost income if your injuries affected your work, and pain and suffering tied to…
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What happens if my pain did not start until the day after the crash? — Durham, NC
Delayed pain after a crash does not automatically defeat a North Carolina injury claim. It is common for soreness, headaches, back pain, or shoulder…
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What happens if I am still having headaches after hitting my head in a car accident? — Durham, NC
Ongoing headaches after hitting your head in a car accident can be important evidence in a North Carolina injury claim, but they need to be…
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What can I recover for facial fractures, scarring, and pain and suffering after a car accident? — Durham, NC
You may be able to recover compensation for medical expenses, scar-related treatment, pain and suffering, and the lasting effects of visible scarring…
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What can I do if the police report listed me as the driver when I was actually a passenger? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may still be able to pursue an injury claim, but the report error should be addressed quickly. In North Carolina, a police crash report can…
