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Accident Q&A series
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How can I make a claim after a car accident if I was hurt in my neck and back? — Durham, NC
In North Carolina, an injury claim after a car accident usually starts by documenting the crash, identifying the at-fault driver, opening a claim,…
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Can I still pursue a car accident case if I am still treating with my doctor? — Durham, NC
Yes. In North Carolina, you can usually pursue a car accident injury claim while you are still treating, and many claims are investigated before…
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What medical information should I keep track of while my injury case is ongoing? — Durham, NC
While your North Carolina injury case is ongoing, keep track of your appointment dates, the providers you saw, your symptoms, any work restrictions,…
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What happens if there is a police report and a witness but the other driver has not been found yet? — Durham, NC
In North Carolina, a police report and a witness can be very important when the other driver has not been identified yet, especially in a hit-and-run…
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What can I do after a hit-and-run crash if the other driver left the scene? — Durham, NC
After a hit-and-run crash in North Carolina, the most important steps are to report the crash promptly, preserve evidence, and notify your own…
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How do I prove my injuries after a rear-end hit-and-run when I was taken to the hospital by EMS? — Durham, NC
In North Carolina, you usually prove injuries from a rear-end hit-and-run by tying together liability evidence and medical evidence: the crash…
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How can ongoing pain and continued treatment affect my injury claim? — Durham, NC
Ongoing pain and continued treatment can matter a great deal in a North Carolina injury claim because they may help show that your injuries are still…
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Can I still make a claim if I already reported the accident to my own insurance company? — Durham, NC
Yes. In North Carolina, reporting a crash to your own insurance company usually does not prevent you from making an injury claim. In a hit-and-run…
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Can I recover compensation for missed work and medical treatment after a hit-and-run accident? — Durham, NC
Yes, under North Carolina law, missed work and reasonable medical treatment may be part of a personal injury claim after a hit-and-run accident. In…
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Can I still negotiate the settlement terms if I have not signed the release yet? — Durham, NC
Yes. In North Carolina, if you have not signed the settlement release yet, you can usually still ask to negotiate or clarify settlement terms before…
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Can I review the release before I sign it, and what should I look for? — Durham, NC
Yes. In a North Carolina personal injury settlement, you can (and should) review the release before you sign it, because the release is usually the…
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Can I review and ask questions about the lien deductions before signing the settlement paperwork? — Durham, NC
Yes. In North Carolina, you can (and should) review the proposed settlement distribution—including lien deductions—before you sign the final…
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What should I do if the driver who hit me was intoxicated—does that affect my injury claim? — Durham, NC
Yes. In North Carolina, an intoxicated driver can still be held financially responsible for your injuries under the same basic negligence rules, and…
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What kind of proof do I need to show the property owner knew about the icy steps and didn’t fix them? — Durham, NC
In North Carolina, you generally need proof the property owner or manager had actual notice (they were told or saw the icy stairs) or constructive…
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What information do I need to provide to open a third-party insurance claim after a car accident? — Durham, NC
To open a third-party (at-fault driver) insurance claim in North Carolina, you typically need basic crash details, the at-fault driver/vehicle…
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What happens if the insurance company tells me I have to file the claim through a local agent instead of the main claims line? — Durham, NC
In North Carolina, an insurance company can route a new claim to a local agent or local office for intake, but that should not become a reason to…
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What happens if Medicare finds additional accident-related charges after the case is already settled? — Durham, NC
Even after a North Carolina injury case settles, Medicare can still identify additional accident-related payments during its final claims search and…
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What documents do I need to provide to get a final Medicare lien amount and close out the case? — Durham, NC
To get a final Medicare lien (often called a final demand amount) after a North Carolina injury settlement, Medicare typically needs proof the case…
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How is a settlement calculated for fractured ribs and fractured vertebrae from a slip and fall, including ongoing pain and limitations? — Durham, NC
In North Carolina, a slip-and-fall settlement is usually based on (1) how clearly the property owner or landlord was negligent and (2) the total harm…
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How does Medicare decide what medical bills are included in a car accident lien? — Durham, NC
In a North Carolina car accident settlement, Medicare generally includes bills it paid that it believes are accident-related (often called…
