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Accident Q&A series
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How can I prove I was hurt in a car accident if I tried to push through the pain at first?
Yes, you may still be able to prove you were hurt in a Durham car accident even if you did not get medical care right away.
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How can I make a claim for loss of use when I was without my car for an extended period after the accident?
Yes, you may be able to make a loss-of-use claim in North Carolina if another driver damaged your car and you were reasonably without it during repairs.
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How are leftover medical charges handled after insurance pays part of my treatment?
Leftover medical charges do not automatically disappear just because insurance paid part of your treatment.
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Do I need to pay my medical bills while my accident claim is still open?
Usually, yes—you should not assume your medical bills can wait just because your North Carolina accident claim is still pending.
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Can passengers in my car, including my child and an out-of-country relative, make their own injury claims after the same accident?
Yes. In North Carolina, each injured passenger usually has a separate bodily injury claim arising from the same crash, including a child and a relative…
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Can I still see a chiropractor outside the VA and include that treatment in my injury claim?
Yes, treatment with a chiropractor outside the VA may still be part of a North Carolina injury claim if it is related to the accident, reasonably documented,…
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Can I still recover compensation if I had surgery but did not need physical therapy or occupational therapy?
Yes. In a North Carolina personal injury claim, needing surgery can still support compensation even if your doctors did not recommend physical therapy or…
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Can I still make an injury claim if I only have soreness and no major injuries after a car accident?
Yes, you may still be able to make an injury claim even if you mainly have soreness after a Durham car accident.
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Can I still bring a claim for a car accident if I had serious injuries but the crash happened a few years ago?
Maybe, but timing is often the first issue. In North Carolina, many car accident injury claims must be filed within three years, and waiting too long can…
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Can I recover compensation if the insurance company says I was partly at fault for the crash?
Maybe, but disputed fault is a serious issue in a North Carolina car accident claim.
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Can I pursue both loss of use and diminished value from the at-fault driver after a car accident?
Yes, in North Carolina a vehicle owner may be able to pursue both loss of use and diminished value after a crash, depending on the facts and proof.
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Can I make an insurance claim for damage to my truck if someone else was driving it when it hit a deer?
Yes, you may still be able to make a claim for damage to your truck even if someone else was driving, but the answer usually depends on the policy, the…
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Can I make a diminished value claim if my truck is repaired but still has an accident history that lowers its resale value?
Yes, in North Carolina you may be able to pursue a diminished value claim if your truck is repaired but is still worth less because of its accident history.
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Can I go through my own insurance for vehicle damage if the crash was not my fault?
Yes. In North Carolina, you can often use your own collision coverage to handle vehicle damage even when another driver appears to be at fault.
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Can I bring an injury claim if I was a passenger and asleep when the car accident happened?
Yes, in many cases an injured passenger can bring a claim even if they were asleep when the crash happened.
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Can I be held responsible for damage to a third vehicle if another driver turned into my path?
Yes, you could still be accused of responsibility for damage to a third vehicle, but that does not mean you are legally at fault.
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Can a law firm help me with a personal injury case if the accident happened somewhere else?
Yes, a law firm may still be able to help, even if the accident happened outside North Carolina.
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What should I do if the insurance company has not contacted me after a car accident?
If the insurance company has not contacted you after a car accident, do not assume your claim is being handled or that the delay protects your rights.
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What should I do if I was injured in a car accident but could not get medical treatment right away?
Yes, you may still have a North Carolina injury claim even if you did not get medical treatment right away, but the delay can create proof problems.
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What happens if more than one driver may be responsible for a car accident?
If more than one driver may be responsible for a car accident, you may be able to pursue a claim against more than one person or insurer.
