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Accident Q&A series
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What compensation may be available after a car accident that caused injuries? — Durham, NC
Compensation may be available for medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, reduced earning ability, property damage, and other losses…
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How do settlement negotiations with an insurance adjuster work after an accident? — Durham, NC
Settlement negotiations usually involve a written demand, the adjuster’s evaluation, an initial offer, and one or more counteroffers supported by…
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How do I understand the next steps after a demand is sent in my personal injury case? — Durham, NC
After a demand is sent, the insurance company usually reviews the evidence and then accepts the proposal, makes a counteroffer, requests more…
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How do I know who is responsible for a car accident? — Durham, NC
Responsibility usually depends on which driver failed to use reasonable care and whether that failure caused the crash and resulting harm. Police…
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How do I get my personal injury case file transferred to a new attorney? — Durham, NC
You can usually transfer your personal injury file by hiring a new attorney and signing a written authorization allowing the former firm to release…
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How can my medical records and scans help prove my car accident injuries? — Durham, NC
Medical records and scans can help connect your symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and physical limitations to the car accident. They are strongest when…
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How can I document my injuries and medical treatment after a car accident? — Durham, NC
Document your injuries by keeping an accurate treatment timeline, saving medical records and billing documents, and noting how your symptoms affect…
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How are ambulance or emergency medical service liens handled in a car accident settlement? — Durham, NC
Ambulance or emergency medical service charges may need to be paid from a North Carolina car accident settlement if the provider has a valid lien or…
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Can I take a denied car accident injury claim to court? — Durham, NC
Yes. An insurance company’s denial does not prevent you from filing a lawsuit against the person or entity allegedly responsible for a North Carolina…
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Can I still talk to another lawyer about my car accident case? — Durham, NC
Yes. You can generally speak with another lawyer about a North Carolina car accident claim, even if someone else is reviewing the matter or you…
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Can I still pursue a personal injury claim if the insurance company says the crash was low impact? — Durham, NC
Yes. An insurance company’s description of a crash as “low impact” does not automatically end a North Carolina personal injury claim. You still must…
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Can I still pursue a claim if I do not know the full extent of my injuries yet? — Durham, NC
Yes. You can investigate and pursue a North Carolina personal injury claim even if you do not yet know the full extent of your injuries. However,…
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Can I still have a case if an ambulance did not take me to the hospital after the crash? — Durham, NC
Yes. Not being transported by ambulance does not automatically prevent you from bringing a North Carolina personal injury claim. However, the insurer…
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Can I still get legal help if I need to speak Spanish? — Durham, NC
Yes. Needing to communicate in Spanish does not prevent you from speaking with an attorney or pursuing a North Carolina personal injury claim. Tell…
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Can I recover compensation if I was hurt in a motor vehicle accident? — Durham, NC
You may be able to recover compensation if another person’s negligence caused the motor vehicle accident and your injuries. A successful North…
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Can I recover compensation if another driver caused my accident? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may be able to recover compensation if another driver’s negligence caused your accident and you can prove resulting injuries or losses. In…
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Can I make a personal injury claim after a motor vehicle accident? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may be able to make a personal injury claim after a motor vehicle accident if another person or business caused the crash and you suffered…
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Can I make a personal injury claim after a car accident? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may be able to make a personal injury claim after a car accident if another person’s negligence caused your injuries and related losses.…
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Can I bring a personal injury claim if I need therapy after a car accident? — Durham, NC
Yes, needing therapy after a car accident may support a North Carolina personal injury claim if another person was legally responsible and the…
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Can I bring a personal injury claim after a motor vehicle accident? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may be able to bring a personal injury claim if another person’s careless conduct caused the motor vehicle accident and your injuries. A…
