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Accident Q&A series
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Can I make a counteroffer after the insurance company makes a settlement offer? — Durham, NC
Yes. You may respond to an insurance company’s settlement offer with a counteroffer supported by the facts and documentation of your personal injury…
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Can I include chiropractic treatment records as part of my injury claim? — Durham, NC
Yes. Chiropractic treatment records and related bills may be included in a North Carolina personal injury claim when they help document injuries,…
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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 after a North Carolina car accident if another person’s negligence caused the crash and your…
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Can I bring a car accident claim if another driver reversed or pulled out in front of me? — Durham, NC
Yes. You may have a North Carolina car accident claim if another driver reversed or pulled out when it was unsafe and caused the collision and your…
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Can I bring a car accident claim if another driver pulled out in front of me? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may be able to bring a car accident claim if another driver pulled into your path and caused the collision. North Carolina right-of-way…
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Can hospital liens or health insurance reimbursement claims be negotiated before I receive my settlement? — Durham, NC
Yes. Hospital liens and health insurance reimbursement claims can often be reviewed and discussed before settlement funds are distributed, although a…
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Can FMLA paperwork help support my personal injury claim if it shows I missed work because of my injuries? — Durham, NC
Yes. FMLA paperwork can help document when you missed work and whether a health care provider connected the leave to your physical limitations.…
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Can an insurance company use improvement after physical therapy to lower my settlement? — Durham, NC
Yes. An insurance company may argue that improvement after physical therapy shows your symptoms lasted for a limited time or that future care is…
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Can an insurance company leave a claim unresolved if the adjuster is hard to reach? — Durham, NC
An adjuster’s failure to respond does not resolve, deny, or extinguish a bodily injury claim. North Carolina claims-handling standards generally call…
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What should I look for in a release before accepting a property damage settlement after a car accident? — Durham, NC
Confirm that the release settles only the vehicle-related property damage you intend to resolve. Under North Carolina law, paying a property damage…
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What should I do if I was injured in a car accident caused by another driver? — Durham, NC
Protect your health, report the crash, preserve evidence, notify the appropriate insurers, and keep records of your injuries and expenses. Under…
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What should I do if I receive EMS paperwork after a car accident? — Durham, NC
Keep every page, make a copy, and promptly send the EMS paperwork to the representative handling your bodily injury claim. The documents may include…
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What should I do after being involved in a motor vehicle accident? — Durham, NC
Stop, address immediate safety concerns, contact law enforcement when required, exchange information, and document the scene if you can do so safely.…
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What should be included in an underinsured motorist demand after a car accident? — Durham, NC
An underinsured motorist demand should clearly explain coverage, fault, injuries, damages, the liability insurer's payment or tender, and the amount…
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What information should I keep after a car accident to support my injury claim? — Durham, NC
Keep records showing how the crash happened, the condition of the vehicles, your injuries and medical care, your financial losses, and every…
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What information should I gather after a car accident? — Durham, NC
Gather information about the drivers, vehicles, insurance, witnesses, crash location, injuries, medical care, and related expenses. Preserve…
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What information does a lawyer need after a car accident? — Durham, NC
A lawyer generally needs the crash details, information about everyone involved, insurance records, photographs, witness contacts, medical…
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What happens if the other driver caused my accident? — Durham, NC
If the other driver caused your accident, you may have a North Carolina claim for injuries, vehicle damage, lost income, and other supported losses.…
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What happens if the insurance company decides my car is a total loss after an accident? — Durham, NC
If the insurer declares your car a total loss, it will usually offer payment based on the vehicle’s fair market value immediately before the…
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What happens if the at-fault driver does not have enough insurance to cover my injuries? — Durham, NC
You may be able to pursue the at-fault driver’s liability coverage and then seek underinsured motorist benefits through an applicable auto policy.…
