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Accident Q&A series
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Do I need to sign anything else before the settlement check can be released? — Durham, nc
Often, yes. In many North Carolina personal injury settlements, the injured person must sign at least a settlement release (and sometimes a…
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When should I tell my lawyer that my treatment plan has changed?
In North Carolina, you should tell your personal injury lawyer as soon as you know your treatment plan has changed (or is about to change), even if…
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What should I do if the insurance company is pressuring me to give a statement or accept a settlement?
In North Carolina, you usually do not have to give a recorded statement to the other driver’s insurance company, and you should not accept a…
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What should I do if my provider recommends continuing treatment but I’m only going once a week?
In North Carolina personal injury cases, you generally should take your provider’s treatment recommendations seriously and either follow them or get…
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What information do I need to bring or share to get an attorney to review my accident case?
To get a North Carolina personal injury attorney to review your accident case, you usually need (1) the basic who/what/when/where of the crash, (2)…
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What happens after I talk to an attorney about my accident for the first time?
In North Carolina, after your first conversation with a personal injury attorney, the next steps are usually (1) deciding whether the attorney will…
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What documents and evidence should I gather to support a diminished value claim for a newer vehicle? — Durham, NC
For a diminished value claim in North Carolina, the goal is to prove (1) the vehicle’s pre-crash condition and market value, (2) the nature and…
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What compensation can I seek for back, wrist, and hand injuries after a car accident?
In North Carolina, you can generally seek compensation for the losses your back, wrist, and hand injuries caused, including medical expenses (past…
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What can I recover for rib and wrist injuries if the ER only did x-rays and I’m still treating?
In North Carolina, an ER visit with only x-rays does not limit what you can recover after a car wreck. If the other driver was at fault and you were…
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If I was the passenger, whose insurance pays for my injuries—the driver’s or the other driver’s? — Durham, NC
In North Carolina, a passenger’s injury claim is usually paid by the liability insurance of the driver who was at fault —which could be the driver of…
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How important is the police report in proving the other driver was at fault for running the flashing light?
In North Carolina, a police crash report is often helpful, but it is rarely the whole case by itself. It can document key facts (who said what, where…
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How does it affect my injury case if my doctor says I’m done with treatment?
In a North Carolina personal injury case, a doctor saying you are “done with treatment” often signals that your condition has stabilized enough to…
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How do I get and use the police report and EMS records to support my injury claim?
In North Carolina, you can usually obtain a copy of the crash (police) report through the agency that investigated the wreck or through the DMV, and…
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How can I tell whether my accident is worth pursuing as an injury claim?
In North Carolina, an accident is usually “worth pursuing” as an injury claim when (1) someone else was legally at fault, (2) you have real,…
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How can I prove the other driver was at fault if they ran a stop sign and there is a police report?
In North Carolina, a police report can be strong supporting evidence, but it usually is not the only thing that proves fault. To show the other…
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Do I have to go to small claims court to recover diminished value, or are there other ways to resolve it?
No. In North Carolina, small claims court is one option for a diminished value dispute, but it is not the only way to resolve it. If the amount you…
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Do I have a case related to a motor vehicle accident? — Durham, NC
In North Carolina, a motor vehicle accident case usually exists when another driver (or another responsible party) was negligent and that negligence…
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Can I still pursue a claim if I only went to the emergency room and had limited follow-up treatment?
Yes. In North Carolina, you can still pursue a personal injury claim after a car accident even if you only went to the emergency room and had limited…
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What should I document to prove my ongoing monthly doctor visits and medication expenses are related to my injury?
In North Carolina, you usually need documentation that ties each ongoing visit and prescription to the injury (causation) and shows the charges were…
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What should I do if I don’t remember all the details about where the crash happened?
In North Carolina, it is common not to remember every detail after a crash, especially the exact location. You can still protect your personal injury…
