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Accident Q&A series
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How do I get a copy of the police report if I lost the one I was given after the crash?
In North Carolina, you can usually replace a lost crash police report by requesting a copy from the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV)…
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How do I document my surgery, restrictions, and therapy plans so it supports my injury claim?
In North Carolina, the strongest way to document surgery, work restrictions, and therapy for an injury claim is to build a clean paper trail from…
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How can I prove the property was unsafe at the time I fell?
In North Carolina, you usually prove a property was unsafe by showing (1) a specific dangerous condition existed where you fell, (2) the property…
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How can I prove the driver was at fault when I was hit as a pedestrian?
In North Carolina, you prove a driver was at fault by showing they failed to use reasonable care and that their driving caused your injuries. The…
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How can I file a wrongful death claim after my child was hit by a car and killed?
In North Carolina, a wrongful death claim is filed by the child’s personal representative (the executor or administrator of the child’s estate), not…
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How can I file a claim for a hit-and-run car accident if the other driver left the scene?
In North Carolina, you can still pursue a claim after a hit-and-run by (1) reporting the crash to law enforcement promptly and (2) opening a claim…
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Do I need a lawyer to handle a property-damage-only car accident claim, or can I negotiate with the insurance company myself?
In North Carolina, you usually can negotiate a property-damage-only car accident claim yourself, especially when fault is clear and the dispute is…
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Do I have a slip-and-fall case if I was injured on someone else’s property?
You may have a slip-and-fall case in North Carolina if a property owner or occupant failed to use reasonable care to keep the premises reasonably…
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Can I still recover compensation if the property owner says the hazard was obvious or I was partly at fault?
Sometimes, but it is harder in North Carolina than in many states. North Carolina generally follows a “contributory negligence” rule, which can bar…
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Can I still pursue diminished value if I didn’t bring it up until weeks after getting the vehicle back?
Usually, yes. In North Carolina, a diminished value claim is part of your property-damage losses from the crash, and raising it weeks after repairs…
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Can I still bring a claim if my health insurance paid some of the medical bills but didn’t cover everything?
Yes. In North Carolina, you can still bring a personal injury claim even if your health insurance paid part of your medical bills. The key issues are…
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Can I start treatment with a chiropractor or doctor if I don’t have money upfront, and have it paid from a settlement later?
Yes—sometimes you can start treatment in North Carolina without paying upfront if a provider agrees to wait and be paid from your injury settlement…
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Can I recover lost wages if I’ve been out of work and the accident made my condition worse?
Yes—under North Carolina personal injury law, you can seek lost wages (and sometimes reduced future earning ability) if a crash caused you to miss…
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Can an injured person recover lost wages if they are taken out of work after a slip and fall?
Yes. In North Carolina, lost wages can be part of the damages in a slip-and-fall claim if the fall was caused by someone else’s negligence and the…
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Who is responsible for paying my medical bills if I don’t have health insurance after a car accident?
In North Carolina, the hospital and doctors will usually bill you first if you do not have health insurance, even if someone else caused the crash.…
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What should I do if the insurance company says they don’t see that I went to the doctor after my car accident?
In North Carolina, an insurer’s letter saying they “don’t see” medical treatment usually means they do not yet have records that connect your…
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What should I do if the insurance company is calling me or asking for a recorded statement?
In North Carolina, you usually do not have to give the other driver’s insurance company a recorded statement right away (or at all) to protect your…
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What information should I send my lawyer about my ongoing treatment and appointments?
In a North Carolina personal injury case, you should send your lawyer a clear, dated update that shows (1) where you are treating, (2) what…
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What happens if my treatment plan changes or I need a referral to a different provider?
In a North Carolina personal injury claim, your medical care can change over time, and referrals to different providers are common. The legal issue…
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What happens if my settlement is already finalized but the health plan says it has a lien or reimbursement claim?
In North Carolina, a “finalized” injury settlement does not automatically wipe out a valid health-plan reimbursement claim. What happens next depends…
