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Accident Q&A series
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Do I have a diminished value claim if my car is declared a total loss? — Durham, NC
Usually, no separate diminished value claim applies when a vehicle is declared a total loss. Diminished value generally concerns a repaired vehicle…
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Can my personal injury claim move forward if some treatment facility information is missing? — Durham, NC
Yes, parts of your personal injury claim can usually move forward, but missing treatment facility names or identifying details may delay the…
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Can my new attorney contact the insurance company about my car accident claim? — Durham, NC
Yes. After you retain a new attorney and authorize representation, the attorney can contact the insurance company about your North Carolina car…
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Can I recover the full value of my car if another driver totaled it? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may recover the car’s fair market value immediately before the crash if the other driver is legally responsible and the vehicle is a total…
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Can I make a claim for back pain, neck pain, bruising, and seatbelt injuries after a crash? — Durham, NC
Yes, back pain, neck pain, bruising, and injuries associated with seatbelt restraint can support a North Carolina personal injury claim after a…
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Can I challenge a medical lien if the provider cannot confirm where the claimed amount came from? — Durham, NC
Yes. You may dispute a North Carolina medical lien when the provider cannot document or explain part of the claimed balance. A missing explanation…
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Can I bring a personal injury claim if I was hurt in a car accident? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may be able to bring a personal injury claim after a North Carolina car accident if another person’s negligence caused your injuries. You…
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Can I bring a personal injury claim after a car accident? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may be able to bring a personal injury claim if another person’s negligence caused the car accident and your injuries. A North Carolina…
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Can I bring a car accident injury claim if another driver pulled out and hit the side of my vehicle? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may be able to bring a car accident injury claim if a driver pulled from a business entrance and struck the side of your vehicle. North…
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Can emergency room records, x-rays, and chiropractor visits help support my injury claim? — Durham, NC
Yes. Emergency room records, x-rays, and chiropractor records can help connect your reported symptoms and care to a crash, document the type and…
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Can a third-party healthcare company assert a lien against my personal injury settlement? — Durham, NC
Possibly, but sending a lien notice does not by itself prove that the company has an enforceable lien or that its balance is correct. Under North…
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Can a settlement agreement be enforced if the insurer has not sent the check? — Durham, NC
Yes, a settlement may be enforceable even if the insurer has not sent the check. Under North Carolina law, the key question is usually whether the…
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Can a medical lien be negotiated before my injury settlement is resolved? — Durham, NC
Yes. A medical lien or reimbursement claim can sometimes be reviewed and negotiated before an injury settlement is final, but the lienholder may wait…
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Why does the wording on a treatment referral matter in a personal injury case? — Durham, NC
The wording matters because the referral should accurately identify the service and provider being requested. Calling chiropractic care “physical…
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What should I do if my injury treatment provider will not accept a letter because it lists the wrong type of treatment? — Durham, NC
Ask the person or office that issued the letter to prepare and send a corrected version that accurately identifies the treatment. Do not change the…
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What should I do after being involved in a motor vehicle accident? — Durham, NC
After a motor vehicle accident, protect your safety, contact law enforcement when required, exchange information, document the scene, and report the…
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What should I do after being injured in a car accident? — Durham, NC
After a car accident injury, address immediate safety concerns, report the crash when required, seek medical attention if you believe you need it,…
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What should I do after a motor vehicle accident if I already have an attorney? — Durham, NC
If you already have an attorney for the motor vehicle accident, continue working through that attorney and promptly send them any new documents,…
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What should I consider before accepting a personal injury settlement offer? — Durham, NC
Before accepting a personal injury settlement offer, consider whether it fairly accounts for your documented losses, unresolved medical issues,…
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What information should I gather after a car accident with injuries? — Durham, NC
Gather the crash report, driver and insurance information, witness details, photographs, medical records, bills, income-loss documents, and all…
