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Accident Q&A series
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Can my lawyer negotiate a medical provider’s lien down so I receive more of the settlement?
Yes—often your lawyer can ask a medical provider to reduce (or “compromise”) what it claims from your settlement, especially when the settlement is limited or…
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Can I still pursue a claim if I don’t have a police report or didn’t get all the other driver’s information at the scene?
Yes. In North Carolina, you can often still pursue an injury or property-damage claim even if there is no police report and you did not collect all of the…
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Can I still pursue a bodily injury claim even if the vehicle damage reimbursement is already being finalized?
Usually, yes. In North Carolina, settling (or finalizing payment for) the property damage part of a car accident claim generally does not, by itself, waive…
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Can I still make an injury claim if I didn’t go to the doctor right after the crash but my back still hurts?
Yes. In North Carolina, you can still pursue an injury claim even if you did not see a doctor immediately after a crash, as long as you can prove the wreck…
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Can I still make a claim if no staff member saw me fall and nobody came out right away?
Yes. In North Carolina, a slip-and-fall claim does not require a staff member to witness the fall or respond immediately.
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Can I still file a claim if I didn’t report the slip and fall right away?
Usually, yes. In North Carolina, failing to report a slip-and-fall immediately does not automatically prevent you from filing an injury claim, as long as you…
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Can I pursue a personal injury settlement even if I’m also dealing with workers’ comp for the same crash?
Yes. In North Carolina, a work-related crash can trigger workers’ compensation benefits and also a personal injury claim against the at-fault driver (a “third…
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Can I pursue a car accident claim if I was unconscious and don’t remember what happened at the scene?
Yes. In North Carolina, you can still pursue a car accident injury claim even if you were unconscious and cannot remember the crash.
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Can being out of work because of my injury be included as part of my claim?
Yes. In North Carolina, time you miss from work because of an injury can usually be claimed as part of your personal injury damages, often called “lost wages”…
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What should I do if my back and neck pain started after the accident but I haven’t seen a doctor yet?
In North Carolina, you should get medical care as soon as you reasonably can and start documenting your symptoms and the crash details.
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What should I do if I’m in pain but didn’t go to the ER or take an ambulance after the accident?
In North Carolina, you can still pursue an injury claim even if you did not go to the ER or take an ambulance after the crash.
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What should I do if I start feeling pain days after a car accident?
If you develop pain days after a car accident in North Carolina, you should get medical care promptly, document your symptoms, and notify the insurance…
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What should I ask the apartment complex for after a slip and fall, like an incident report or their insurance information?
In North Carolina, you should promptly ask the apartment complex for a copy of the incident report, the name and contact information of the property manager…
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What medical records and bills matter most to prove my back injury is from the accident?
In North Carolina, the most important records are the ones that (1) show you had back symptoms right after the crash, (2) document objective findings (like…
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What kind of proof do I need to show my vehicle lost value even if the repairs look perfect?
In North Carolina, you usually prove “diminished value” by showing a real-world drop in your car’s fair market value caused by the accident history, even…
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What kind of evidence should I gather after a slip and fall to support my claim?
After a slip and fall in North Carolina, gather evidence that shows (1) what the dangerous condition was, (2) when and where it happened, (3) who was…
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What kind of evidence should I gather after a slip and fall at a convenience store to prove the store was at fault?
In North Carolina, the most helpful evidence after a convenience-store slip and fall is evidence that (1) a dangerous condition existed, (2) the store knew or…
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What kind of compensation can I seek for my medical treatment and ongoing therapy after being hit by a vehicle?
In North Carolina, a pedestrian hit by a vehicle can typically seek compensation for past medical bills (like the ER visit, imaging, and follow-up care) and…
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What information and documents should I gather to support my car accident claim?
In North Carolina, the strongest car accident claims are built on clear proof of (1) how the crash happened, (2) who was at fault, (3) what injuries and…
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What happens if there were no witnesses or no video of the slip and fall?
In North Carolina, a slip-and-fall claim can still be valid even if there were no witnesses and no video.
