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Accident Q&A series
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What happens if I was rear-ended while stopped to make a turn and the police made a report?
If you were rear-ended while stopped to make a turn, the police report can help document the crash, but it does not decide the injury claim by itself.
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What happens if I only treated my back and neck pain with over-the-counter medicine after a car accident?
Treating back and neck pain only with over-the-counter medicine does not automatically prevent a North Carolina car accident claim, but it can make the claim…
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How do I know whether I have a strong claim after a car accident?
A strong car accident claim usually has clear proof that another driver was at fault, reliable evidence that the crash caused your injuries, and records…
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How can I prove my injuries from a car accident if no imaging was done at the emergency room?
Yes, you may still be able to prove your injuries even if the emergency room did not order X-rays, a CT scan, or an MRI.
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How can I prove I was hurt in a car accident if the chiropractor never saw me because of insurance problems?
Yes, you may still be able to prove you were hurt, but it is harder when there was no medical evaluation after the crash.
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Can I still make an injury claim if my pain started later and I did not go to the hospital right away?
Yes, you may still be able to make an injury claim in North Carolina even if your pain began later and you did not go to the hospital right away.
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Can I still make an injury claim after a car accident if I never went to the hospital or saw a doctor?
Yes, you may still be able to make an injury claim after a Durham car accident even if you never went to the hospital or saw a doctor.
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Can I still get legal help after a recent car accident if another attorney already referred my case?
Yes. In North Carolina, you can usually still speak with another attorney about a recent car accident claim even if another lawyer referred the case or has…
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Can I recover compensation for injuries and other losses after a car accident four years ago?
Usually, not for a standard North Carolina car accident injury claim if the crash happened more than three years ago and no lawsuit was filed in time.
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Can I bring a claim for my disabled child who was a passenger in a car accident?
Yes, in many cases a parent or other proper representative can pursue an injury claim for a disabled child who was hurt as a passenger in a North Carolina car…
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Can a child passenger have a stronger injury claim after a car accident if they went to the emergency room?
Yes, an emergency room visit can make a child passenger’s injury claim stronger because it creates early medical documentation, but it does not automatically…
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What should I do if I went to the hospital after the accident but had to leave before being fully seen?
If you went to the hospital after a Durham accident but had to leave before being fully seen, that does not automatically ruin a North Carolina injury claim.
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What kind of compensation can I seek after a motor vehicle accident?
After a motor vehicle accident, you may be able to seek compensation for medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, property damage, and other…
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What happens if I am still in pain after a car accident but have not been fully treated yet?
If you are still in pain and have not finished treatment, your North Carolina car accident claim may still be active, but it is often too early to fully…
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How do I use the police exchange form and the other driver's insurance information after a crash?
Use the police exchange form to identify the drivers, vehicles, report number, and insurance information, then use that information to open a claim, request…
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When can a demand be sent to the insurance company after an accident injury?
A demand can often be sent after your injuries, treatment, and losses are clear enough to document in a complete claim package.
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What should I do if I went to the hospital after the crash but had to leave before treatment was finished?
You should try to document why you left, get follow-up care as soon as you reasonably can, and keep records showing your symptoms never fully resolved.
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What should I do if I saw a hospital and a doctor after a car accident but do not have much medical documentation?
You should start gathering the records that already exist, preserve proof of the crash, and avoid assuming that limited paperwork means you have no claim.
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What should I do if I may have requested medical records from the wrong facility or for the wrong treatment dates?
If you may have sent a medical records request to the wrong facility or used the wrong treatment dates, the usual next step is to verify where you were…
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What should I do after a motor vehicle accident if I want to protect my rights?
After a motor vehicle accident in Durham, the safest way to protect your rights is to report the crash when required, exchange information, preserve evidence,…
