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Accident Q&A series
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How are medical treatment records used to support a personal injury claim? — Durham, NC
Medical treatment records help connect your injuries, treatment, bills, and limitations to the accident. In a North Carolina personal injury claim,…
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How are medical bills and lost wages considered in a personal injury settlement? — Durham, NC
Medical bills and lost wages are usually treated as economic losses in a North Carolina personal injury settlement. They can help show the financial…
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Does it matter if my employer is based in one state but the accident happened in another state? — Durham, NC
Yes. For a work injury, the employer’s home state and the accident location can affect which workers’ compensation system applies, which forms must…
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Does a child need to attend a hearing for approval of a personal injury settlement? — Durham, NC
Usually, you should plan for the child to attend if the court, the judge, or your attorney asks for the child to be present. North Carolina law does…
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Can the insurance company deny later medical treatment because the vehicle damage looked minor? — Durham, NC
Yes, an insurance company can dispute later medical bills in a North Carolina injury claim, but minor visible vehicle damage does not automatically…
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Can one law firm work with another law firm on my car accident injury case? — Durham, NC
Yes. In a North Carolina car accident injury case, one law firm may work with another law firm if the arrangement follows ethics rules, the client…
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Can my personal injury claim move forward if my medical records have not been collected yet? — Durham, NC
Yes, a North Carolina personal injury claim can often begin moving forward before medical records have been collected. However, records and itemized…
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Can lost wages be included in a personal injury settlement? — Durham, NC
Yes. Lost wages can be part of a North Carolina personal injury settlement when the missed income was caused by the injury and can be documented. The…
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Can I reject the first settlement offer in my personal injury case? — Durham, NC
Yes. In a North Carolina personal injury claim, you usually may reject the first settlement offer and make a counteroffer, as long as you have not…
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Can I recover compensation if the other driver caused the accident? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may be able to recover compensation if the other driver’s negligence caused the crash and you can prove injuries or other losses. In North…
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Can I negotiate a settlement offer after the insurance company responds to my demand? — Durham, NC
Yes. In a North Carolina personal injury claim, an insurance company’s response to a settlement demand is usually part of negotiation, not the final…
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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 you were injured and another person’s negligence helped cause the crash.…
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Can I get dental treatment covered after a workplace accident chipped my teeth? — Durham, NC
Yes, dental treatment may be covered if the chipped teeth were caused by an injury at work and the claim is properly reported and documented. In…
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Can I bring a personal injury claim after a recent car accident? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may be able to bring a personal injury claim after a recent car accident if another person’s negligence caused your injuries and you can…
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Can I bring a claim if I was hit in the mouth by equipment while working? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may be able to bring a claim, but the type of claim depends on who caused the equipment to swing and whether you were an employee acting…
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Can an insurance company communicate with my lawyer about settling my injury claim? — Durham, NC
Yes. If you are represented by a lawyer, an insurance company may communicate with your lawyer about settling your North Carolina injury claim. That…
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Can a personal injury settlement include compensation for pain and suffering? — Durham, NC
Yes. A North Carolina personal injury settlement can include compensation for pain and suffering when the evidence connects those losses to the…
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Can a personal injury claim move forward if some medical records are still missing? — Durham, NC
Yes, a North Carolina personal injury claim can often keep moving while some medical records are still missing. However, an insurer usually needs…
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Can a parent or guardian accept a personal injury settlement on behalf of a child? — Durham, NC
Yes, a parent or guardian can usually help negotiate and recommend a personal injury settlement for a child, but in North Carolina the settlement…
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Can a hospital or medical provider take money from my personal injury settlement? — Durham, NC
Yes, in some North Carolina personal injury settlements, a hospital, medical provider, Medicaid, Medicare, the State Health Plan, or another health…
