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Accident Q&A series
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Can my lawyer get my hospital and EMS records for a car accident claim if I already signed medical authorizations?
Yes. In many North Carolina car accident claims, a signed medical authorization allows your lawyer to request hospital and EMS records directly from the…
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Can I use a police report to prove the other driver caused the crash if the insurer says the report is not enough?
Yes, a police report can help support your side of a Durham car accident claim, but it is often not enough by itself to force the insurer to accept fault.
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Can I still recover for a dog bite if I was injured while stepping in to stop the dogs from fighting?
Yes, you may still have a claim, but the answer depends on why the bite happened, what the dog owner knew about the dog, and whether the defense argues that…
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Can I still pursue a personal injury case if I only went to the emergency room and could not afford more treatment?
Yes, you may still be able to pursue a North Carolina personal injury case even if you only went to the emergency room and could not afford follow-up care.
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Can I still hire a different lawyer if I think paperwork may have already been signed with another law firm after an accident?
Yes, in many situations you can change lawyers even if paperwork may already have been signed with another law firm after an accident.
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Can I still bring a car accident claim if the case has already been filed in court?
Yes. If a car accident case has already been filed in court, that usually means your claim is already being pursued through the lawsuit process, and it may…
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Can I recover compensation for my injuries and my children's injuries from the same car accident?
Yes, in many North Carolina car accident cases, both an injured parent and injured children may have claims arising from the same crash.
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Can I recover compensation for my emergency room visit, ambulance ride, and follow-up medical care after being hit by a car?
Yes, you may be able to recover compensation for reasonable medical expenses caused by the crash, including an ambulance ride, emergency room care, imaging,…
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Can I recover compensation for injuries caused by a motor vehicle accident?
Yes, you may be able to recover compensation after a motor vehicle accident in Durham if another person or company legally caused the crash and your injuries.
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Can I make an injury claim if I was a passenger in a one-car accident caused by the driver losing control on black ice?
Yes, you may be able to make an injury claim as a passenger even if it was a one-car crash on black ice.
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Can I bring a claim if I was hit by a car while walking in a crosswalk?
Yes, you may be able to bring a claim if a driver hit you while you were walking in a marked crosswalk in Durham.
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Can I bring a claim if I was hit by a car while I was walking?
Yes, you may be able to bring a claim if a driver hit you while you were walking in Durham.
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Can I bring a claim for car repairs when my vehicle was damaged but not totaled?
Yes. In North Carolina, you may still pursue a property-damage claim for a repairable vehicle, even if the other driver’s insurer denied liability.
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Can an injury claim include medical treatment for both me and my child after a car accident?
Yes, a North Carolina car accident claim can involve injuries to both you and your child, but the damages are usually documented and evaluated as separate…
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Can a hospital still pursue payment related to treatment after a personal injury case changes attorneys or is no longer active?
Yes. A hospital may still try to collect for injury-related treatment even if your personal injury case changed lawyers, was never resolved, or is no longer…
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Who should complete the medical leave forms for my work restrictions, me or my doctor?
Usually, you should fill out your part of the medical leave paperwork, but your doctor or other treating medical provider should complete the parts that state…
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Who pays for my injuries after a rear-end accident if I was driving someone else's car?
Usually, the at-fault driver's liability insurance is the main source for an injury claim, even if you were driving someone else's car.
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Who handles my injury claim if I was driving a vehicle I do not own at the time of the crash?
Usually, the claim starts with the insurance on the vehicle involved in the crash, especially if you were driving it with the owner’s permission.
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What should I do if my employer says I could lose my job because I cannot return to work while I am still injured?
You should take the warning seriously, but do not assume you have no options. If you were hurt while working, your medical restrictions, leave paperwork,…
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What kind of doctor's note do I need if I cannot safely return to work because of my injury?
You usually need a clear work-status note from the treating medical provider that explains whether you are out of work completely, can return only with…
