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Accident Q&A series
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Can a family member help discuss a personal injury settlement if the injured person authorizes it? — Durham, NC
Yes. A family member can usually help communicate with an insurer or attorney if the injured person clearly authorizes it, but the injured person…
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Will my out-of-pocket medical copays be included in my personal injury settlement? — Durham, NC
Usually, documented medical copays can be included as part of the medical expense portion of a North Carolina personal injury settlement demand. The…
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Why do medical liens have to be verified before I receive my personal injury settlement money? — Durham, NC
Medical liens have to be verified because North Carolina law can require certain medical providers and government benefit programs to be paid from…
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What should I do if the insurance adjuster needs information about where my motorcycle is stored? — Durham, NC
You can usually give a property damage adjuster basic location information so the motorcycle can be inspected, photographed, moved, or evaluated.…
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What should I do if I admitted fault but still need my vehicle damage claim resolved? — Durham, NC
You should keep working through the vehicle-damage claim if your own coverage may apply, even if you admitted fault. In North Carolina, admitting…
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What should I do if broken windshield glass cut me during a car accident? — Durham, NC
Get the injury documented, keep the crash evidence, and do not treat the cut as a minor detail if it caused medical bills, missed work, scarring, or…
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What should I do after being involved in a motor vehicle accident? — Durham, NC
After a motor vehicle accident, first focus on safety, reporting, medical needs, and preserving evidence. North Carolina law may require drivers to…
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What should I consider before accepting an injury settlement when there are medical liens? — Durham, NC
Before accepting an injury settlement with medical liens, consider what the gross offer becomes after attorney fees, case costs, valid liens, unpaid…
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What medical records do I need after an ambulance takes me to the emergency room following a crash? — Durham, NC
You usually need the ambulance report, the complete emergency room chart, imaging reports, discharge papers, itemized bills, and any follow-up…
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What information should I share with an insurance adjuster after a motorcycle accident? — Durham, NC
Share basic, accurate information needed to identify the claim and protect the motorcycle, but be careful with fault, injuries, recorded statements,…
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What information should I gather after a motor vehicle accident? — Durham, NC
Gather the information that identifies the people, vehicles, insurers, location, witnesses, police response, injuries, medical care, photos, and…
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What happens if the person who assaulted me says I started the fight? — Durham, NC
The other person’s claim that you started the fight does not automatically end your civil injury claim. In North Carolina, it may become a defense…
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What happens if the insurance company says it has little room to increase its offer? — Durham, NC
The insurer may be signaling that the adjuster has limited settlement authority, but that does not always mean negotiations are over. In a North…
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What happens if the driver who hit me was distracted and did not see me? — Durham, NC
A distracted driver who did not see you may be legally responsible if their lack of attention caused the pedestrian crash. In North Carolina,…
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What happens if the commercial truck driver was found at fault for the crash? — Durham, NC
If a commercial truck driver was found at fault, that finding may support your injury claim, but it does not automatically resolve liability,…
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What happens if my car had a mechanical problem that made it harder to stop before a crash? — Durham, NC
A mechanical problem does not automatically end your injury claim, but it can become an important fault issue. In North Carolina, an insurer may…
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What evidence do I need for a civil injury claim after an assault? — Durham, NC
You generally need evidence showing who assaulted you, what they did, how the incident caused your injuries, and what losses followed. In North…
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What evidence do I need after being hit by a car as a pedestrian? — Durham, NC
You need evidence that identifies the driver, shows how the crash happened, documents your injuries, and preserves any insurance issues. In North…
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What can I do if an insurance company or repair shop will not release my car after a claim? — Durham, NC
You can start by finding out who is actually holding the vehicle and the exact reason it is not being released. In North Carolina, a repair shop or…
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Should I talk to an insurance adjuster after a truck accident if I am still hurt? — Durham, NC
You can speak with an insurance adjuster after a truck accident, but you should be careful if you are still hurt. In North Carolina, a recorded…
