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Accident Q&A series
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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…
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Can my chiropractor records and x-rays be used in my injury case?
Yes, chiropractor records and x-rays can often be used in a North Carolina injury case if they help show what treatment you received, what symptoms were…
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Can Medicare take part of my settlement or recovery?
Yes, Medicare may have a right to be repaid from part of a personal injury settlement or other recovery if it paid for accident-related medical care.
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Can I use my health insurance for treatment after a car accident and have it dealt with through the claim later?
Yes, in many North Carolina car accident cases, you may use your health insurance for crash-related treatment and address reimbursement issues later as part…
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Can I still pursue a claim if police did not come to the scene and there was no accident report?
Yes, you may still be able to pursue a claim even if police did not come and no accident report was made.
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Can I still make a claim after a hit-and-run car accident if I did not go to the emergency room right away?
Yes, you may still be able to make a claim after a hit-and-run crash even if you did not go to the emergency room right away.
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Can I still file a claim with the other driver's insurance for the damage to my car if a lawyer is handling my injury case?
Yes. In many North Carolina car accident cases, the vehicle damage claim can be handled separately from the injury claim, even if a lawyer is representing you…
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Can I still bring a claim after a tractor trailer hit my car and it caught fire, even if I was marked at fault at the scene?
Yes, you may still be able to bring a claim, even if you were marked at fault at the scene and paid a traffic ticket.
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Can I recover for headaches, soreness, and emotional trauma after a crash even without broken bones or an emergency room visit?
Yes, you may still be able to recover for headaches, soreness, and emotional harm after a Durham crash even if you did not break a bone or go to the emergency…
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Can I recover compensation for medical treatment and other losses after a bus accident?
Yes, you may be able to recover compensation for medical treatment and other losses after a bus accident, but it depends on fault, the evidence, and who…
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Can I make an injury claim if I was hurt when a bus driver slammed on the brakes even though there was no crash?
Yes, you may still have an injury claim even if the bus never hit another vehicle.
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Can I bring a personal injury claim if I am on disability and did not lose wages from the accident?
Yes. In North Carolina, a personal injury claim does not require lost wages if you can show the other party caused your injury and you have damages such as…
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Can I bring a claim if I was injured in a bus accident?
Yes, you may be able to bring a claim if you were injured in a bus accident, but the answer depends on who caused the crash, what kind of bus was involved,…
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Can I bring a claim if I was hurt when a bus driver stopped too hard and threw me from my seat?
Yes, you may be able to bring a claim if a bus driver in North Carolina braked unreasonably hard and that caused your injuries.
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Can a new attorney take over my motor vehicle accident case if I already signed with another lawyer?
Yes. In most situations, you can choose a different attorney to take over your North Carolina motor vehicle accident case, even if you already signed with…
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Will it affect my case if my treatment is being billed through my health insurance instead of the other insurance?
Usually, no. In a North Carolina personal injury claim, using your health insurance for treatment does not automatically hurt your case, and it may help you…
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What medical records do I need to support my car accident injury claim?
You usually need records from every provider who evaluated or treated you after the crash, including EMS, the hospital, imaging, follow-up care, and records…
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What medical bills can be covered under medical payments coverage after a car accident?
Medical payments coverage, often called MedPay, may help pay reasonable and necessary medical bills related to a car accident, regardless of who caused the…
