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Accident Q&A series
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What documents should I send my lawyer after an accident claim is opened?
You should usually send your lawyer every accident-related document you already have, including the crash report, photos, insurance letters, medical records,…
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What do I tell a doctor or chiropractor about billing when my injuries are from a car accident?
Tell the provider your injuries are from a car accident, that you are represented, and ask the office how it handles auto-related billing before treatment…
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What do I need to prove that the other driver caused the crash?
To show that the other driver caused the crash, you usually need evidence of what the driver did wrong, how that conduct led to the collision, and how the…
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What do I need to prove that a bus driver's sudden stop caused my neck and back injuries?
To prove a bus driver’s sudden stop caused your neck and back injuries, you usually need evidence of three things: the stop was unreasonably abrupt, the stop…
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What do I need to do to get my file or a release form from my previous lawyer after a car accident?
Start by making a clear written request for your file and any release or closing paperwork from your previous lawyer.
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How should I handle my medical appointments after a car accident if I already have a lawyer?
If you already have a lawyer, the safest approach is to keep your appointments, follow your providers’ instructions, and make sure each provider knows the…
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How does a police report help in a hit-and-run accident claim?
A police report can be very important in a North Carolina hit-and-run claim because it helps document that the crash happened, when and where it happened,…
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How do I set up medical appointments after hiring a lawyer for an accident case?
Usually, you still schedule your own medical appointments unless your lawyer’s office tells you it will help coordinate treatment.
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How do I prove the other driver caused the crash if they backed into my lane after an illegal turn?
You prove it by building a clear timeline showing where each vehicle was, what movement the other driver made, and why that movement was unsafe.
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How do I make sure my police report and insurance claim information are added to my accident case?
The best way to make sure your police report and insurance claim information are added to your accident case is to send every crash-related document to your…
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How do I make sure all of my medical records and bills are included in my injury claim?
Start by making a complete list of every provider who treated you for the injury, then request both the records and the itemized bills from each one.
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How do I make sure a Medicare claim is handled correctly in my case?
To make sure a Medicare claim is handled correctly, your attorney should confirm that Medicare has been notified, identify which accident-related payments…
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How do I handle the other driver's insurance company if they ask me questions about my injuries after I hire a lawyer?
After you hire a lawyer, the safest approach is usually to direct the other driver’s insurance company to your attorney for questions about your injuries.
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How do I deal with the bus company directly if I want to try to settle my injury claim?
You can try to deal with the bus company directly, but it helps to do so carefully and in writing.
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How can I switch lawyers after a motor vehicle accident case has already started?
Yes, you can usually change lawyers during a North Carolina motor vehicle accident case, even after it has started.
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How can I prove my injuries were caused by the accident if I did not go to the hospital that day?
Yes, you may still be able to prove your injuries were caused by the crash even if you did not go to the hospital that day.
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How can I prove my injuries from a bus accident if there was no police report?
Yes, you can still try to prove your injuries from a bus accident even if no police report was made.
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Do I need to respond if I get a Medicare repayment letter while my case is being handled?
Yes, you should not ignore a Medicare repayment letter while your injury case is still being handled.
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Do I need a separate lawyer for a claim involving a defective airbag after a car accident?
Maybe, but not always. A defective airbag claim can overlap with your North Carolina car accident case while also raising separate product-liability issues,…
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Can photos of my arm injury and hospital records help support my bus accident case?
Yes. Photos of your arm injury and hospital records can be important evidence in a North Carolina bus accident claim because they may help show that you were…
