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Accident Q&A series
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Can pregnancy-related monitoring be included in my car accident injury claim?
Yes. Pregnancy-related monitoring may be included in a North Carolina car accident injury claim when the crash reasonably led to the evaluation and the…
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Can my spouse help communicate with a lawyer about my car accident case?
Yes. With your permission, your spouse can usually help you communicate with a lawyer, organize documents, schedule calls, and provide information about your…
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Can my personal injury claim move forward if my medical bills are still missing?
Yes. Parts of your North Carolina personal injury claim can usually move forward while medical bills are being collected, but a missing bill may prevent a…
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Can I still make an injury claim if I was driving a car insured in someone else's name?
Yes. Driving a car insured in someone else’s name does not, by itself, prevent you from making a North Carolina injury claim against a driver who caused the…
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Can I still hire a personal injury lawyer if the insurance company already made me a settlement offer?
Yes. You can usually hire a personal injury lawyer after receiving an insurance settlement offer, especially if you have not accepted the offer or released…
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Can I still bring a car accident claim if the police report says I may be partly at fault?
Yes. A police report that suggests you were partly at fault does not automatically prevent you from bringing a North Carolina car accident claim, but the…
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Can I pursue more compensation if the insurance company is already paying for the damage to my bike?
Yes, you may still be able to pursue compensation for your injuries even if the insurer is paying for the damage to your bike.
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Can I pursue more compensation after signing a personal injury settlement release?
Usually, you cannot pursue additional compensation for claims covered by a signed personal injury settlement release.
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Can I negotiate an insurance settlement offer instead of accepting it as-is?
Yes. An insurance settlement offer is usually a proposal that you may accept, reject, or answer with a supported counteroffer.
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Can I choose my own chiropractor after an accident injury?
Yes. You can generally select your own licensed chiropractor after an accident injury in North Carolina.
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Can I bring a personal injury claim if my pain started the day after a car accident?
Yes. Pain beginning the day after a car accident does not automatically prevent you from bringing a North Carolina personal injury claim.
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Can I bring a personal injury claim if my body still hurts after a car accident?
Yes, ongoing pain after a car accident may support a personal injury claim, especially when you received medical treatment and the evidence connects your…
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Can I bring a personal injury claim if I was rear-ended while pregnant?
Yes. Pregnancy does not prevent you from bringing a North Carolina personal injury claim after a rear-end collision.
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Can I ask questions or request changes before signing a personal injury settlement release?
Yes. You may ask questions and request corrections or changes before electronically signing a personal injury settlement release.
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Can an insurance company discuss a settlement offer when I already have an attorney?
Yes. An insurance company may discuss a settlement offer with your attorney or communicate through your attorney’s law firm.
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Can a public benefits program take part of my personal injury settlement?
Yes. A public benefits program may have a legal right to reimbursement from a North Carolina personal injury settlement when it paid medical expenses…
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What should I do if someone is already looking into my car accident claim?
First, confirm who is reviewing your car accident claim and whether that person is an attorney, an insurance representative, or someone else.
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What should I do if I am still treating for injuries after a motor vehicle accident?
Continue making treatment decisions with your medical providers, follow their instructions, and document your care carefully.
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What should I do after being involved in a motor vehicle accident?
Start by getting to a safe location, checking for injuries, contacting law enforcement when appropriate, and exchanging identifying and insurance information.
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What should I do after being injured in a motor vehicle accident?
Protect your safety, report the accident, seek medical attention if you believe you need it, and preserve information about the vehicles, witnesses, injuries,…
