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Accident Q&A series
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How does a pre-existing medical condition affect my pedestrian accident injury claim? — Durham, NC
A pre-existing medical condition does not automatically prevent a North Carolina pedestrian accident injury claim. The key issue is whether the crash…
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How do I prove my injuries if I was already in physical therapy before the accident? — Durham, NC
You prove the injury by showing what changed after the accident, not by pretending your prior condition did not exist. Under North Carolina personal…
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How do I know who is responsible for my car accident? — Durham, NC
You usually know who may be responsible by looking at who acted carelessly, whether that conduct caused the crash, and what evidence supports that…
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How do I know whether all liens have been resolved before my settlement is paid out? — Durham, NC
You usually know liens are ready for payout when every known medical provider, health plan, and government benefits program has been checked, the…
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How do I deal with insurance after a crash when I have not heard from the insurance companies? — Durham, NC
You do not have to wait for the insurance companies to contact you. After a North Carolina crash, you can use the police report, your own policy…
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How can I respond if the insurance company makes a low settlement offer for my injury claim? — Durham, NC
You can respond to a low injury settlement offer with a clear, evidence-based counteroffer rather than treating the first offer as final. In a North…
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How can I recover pain and suffering damages after an assault? — Durham, NC
You may recover pain and suffering damages after an assault by proving a civil injury claim, not just by showing that a crime occurred. In North…
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How are personal injury claims different from property damage claims after a motorcycle crash? — Durham, NC
Personal injury claims focus on harm to your body, while property damage claims focus on damage to the motorcycle and related property. In North…
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How are medical copays handled when negotiating a lump-sum personal injury settlement? — Durham, NC
Medical copays you paid out of pocket are usually part of the injury-related medical expense documentation used to negotiate a lump-sum personal…
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Does it matter for my injury claim if x-rays showed no broken bones but I still had pain? — Durham, NC
Yes. In a North Carolina personal injury claim, normal x-rays do not automatically end the injury portion of the case. Pain, cuts, missed work,…
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Do I need a police report to make a vehicle damage claim after a minor accident? — Durham, NC
No, a police report is not always required to make a vehicle damage claim after a minor accident in North Carolina. It can help prove what happened,…
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Can the insurance company contact me directly about vehicle damage if I have a personal injury attorney? — Durham, NC
Yes, in many situations an insurance company may contact you directly about vehicle damage, especially if your attorney represents you only for the…
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Can my preexisting medical conditions affect my pedestrian accident claim? — Durham, NC
Yes. Preexisting medical conditions can affect a North Carolina pedestrian accident claim, but they do not automatically prevent you from bringing a…
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Can my lawyer negotiate with the insurance adjuster after an initial settlement offer? — Durham, NC
Yes. In a North Carolina personal injury claim, an initial settlement offer is usually a starting point, not the end of the discussion, unless it has…
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Can I sue someone for medical bills after they assaulted me? — Durham, NC
Yes. In North Carolina, a person injured by an assault may be able to bring a civil injury claim for medical bills, pain and suffering, lost income,…
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Can I still pursue an injury claim if my medical treatment stopped because my health insurance lapsed? — Durham, NC
Yes. A lapse in health insurance and a gap in follow-up treatment do not automatically prevent you from pursuing a North Carolina personal injury…
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Can I still pursue a claim if I was treated at the scene but did not go to the emergency room? — Durham, NC
Yes. In North Carolina, going to the emergency room is not required to pursue a personal injury claim, but the lack of an ER visit may give the…
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Can I still make an injury claim if my cuts have healed and I did not break any bones? — Durham, NC
Yes. In North Carolina, an injury claim does not require a broken bone or a permanent wound, but you still need evidence that someone else’s…
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Can I still have a claim if emergency responders treated me at the scene but I did not go to the emergency room? — Durham, NC
Yes. Not going to the emergency room does not automatically prevent a North Carolina personal injury claim, especially if emergency responders…
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Can I recover lost income if I am self-employed and cannot work normally because I do not have my car? — Durham, NC
Maybe, but it depends on who was legally responsible, what insurance coverage applies, and how clearly you can prove the business loss. In North…
