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Accident Q&A series
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Can I bring a claim if the other driver caused my car accident? — Durham, NC
Yes. If another driver’s negligence caused a Durham car accident that injured you or damaged your property, you may be able to bring a North Carolina…
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Can I bring a claim if I am not sure who was at fault for the accident? — Durham, NC
Yes, you can report and investigate a possible claim even if you are not yet sure who caused the accident. Fault is often determined by reviewing the…
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Can I ask for changes to a settlement release before I sign it? — Durham, NC
Yes. You may ask the insurance company to correct, clarify, remove, or narrow terms in a settlement release before you sign it, but the insurer does…
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Can a personal injury settlement be resolved before the health insurance lien is confirmed? — Durham, NC
Yes. The parties may often sign the settlement documents and fund the settlement before a health insurance reimbursement claim is confirmed. However,…
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Can a health insurance lien affect my injury settlement? — Durham, NC
Yes. A valid health insurance reimbursement or subrogation claim may require part of an injury settlement to be used to repay medical expenses the…
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Why does my personal injury lawyer need my chiropractic or medical records? — Durham, NC
Your personal injury lawyer needs your chiropractic and medical records to document your injuries, connect them to the incident, understand your…
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Who can make a property damage claim for a borrowed wheelchair after an accident? — Durham, NC
The wheelchair’s owner usually has the primary property damage claim, but a person who lawfully borrowed and possessed it may also have rights under…
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What should I do if the insurance company has not made an initial settlement offer yet? — Durham, NC
Confirm in writing that the insurance company received the settlement demand, ask whether anything is missing, and request a specific status update.…
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What should I do if the at-fault driver's insurance stops responding after a crash? — Durham, NC
Put your follow-up in writing, keep proof of every contact attempt, ask whether the insurer needs additional information, and request a supervisor if…
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What should I do if my medical provider says records were sent but my lawyer cannot find them? — Durham, NC
Ask your lawyer and medical provider to compare the delivery date, delivery method, recipient address or fax number, and any confirmation or tracking…
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What should I do after being involved in a motor vehicle accident? — Durham, NC
After a motor vehicle accident, protect your immediate safety, report the crash when required, exchange information, document the scene, and notify…
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What should I do after another driver hit the side of my car? — Durham, NC
Preserve evidence, obtain the police report, notify the appropriate insurers, and document any injuries and expenses accurately. If you believe you…
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What proof is needed to replace a wheelchair damaged or lost in connection with an accident claim? — Durham, NC
A person seeking payment generally should provide evidence that they owned the wheelchair or had a lawful interest in it, that the identified…
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What medical records are usually needed for a personal injury claim? — Durham, NC
A personal injury claim usually requires complete records from every provider who evaluated or treated the injuries connected to the incident. This…
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What information should I gather after a car accident? — Durham, NC
Gather contact and insurance details, photographs, witness information, the crash report number, medical documents, vehicle records, and every…
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What information should I gather after a car accident? — Durham, NC
Gather contact and insurance information, photographs, witness details, the crash report number, medical documents, vehicle records, and every…
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What happens if the at-fault driver's insurance is not enough to cover my car accident injuries? — Durham, NC
You may be able to seek additional compensation through underinsured motorist coverage or another available source, but a policy-limits offer does…
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What happens if damaged property in an accident belongs to someone other than the person using it? — Durham, NC
The property owner usually has the main claim for physical damage, but a person who lawfully borrowed or possessed the property may also have rights…
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What happens if an injured person’s estate cannot confirm who owned damaged property? — Durham, NC
The estate’s inability to confirm ownership does not automatically require the insurer to pay or deny the property claim. The person seeking payment…
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What happens if a healthcare provider has not sent my medical bill yet? — Durham, NC
An outstanding medical bill can delay parts of a personal injury claim because the bill helps document the treatment provided and the charges…
