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Accident Q&A series
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Can the insurance company contact me directly about property damage if I have a personal injury lawyer? — Durham, NC
Yes, the insurance company may contact you directly about property damage if your personal injury lawyer has allowed that limited communication. In…
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Can my property damage claim be handled separately from my injury claim? — Durham, NC
Yes. In many North Carolina car accident claims, property damage and bodily injury are handled on separate tracks, sometimes by different insurance…
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Can my injury settlement be resolved if the health insurance lien information has not been confirmed? — Durham, NC
Sometimes, the settlement agreement can move forward, but final distribution of the money may need to wait. In North Carolina, a lawyer often must…
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Can my attorney communicate with the insurance company about property damage tied to my injury claim? — Durham, NC
Yes. If your attorney represents you for the injury claim and the property damage is connected to the same incident, your attorney can usually…
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Can I still make a car accident claim if information was not exchanged at the scene? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may still be able to make a car accident claim in North Carolina even if information was not exchanged at the scene. Missing information can…
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Can I still bring a claim after signing a personal injury settlement release? — Durham, NC
Usually, signing a personal injury settlement release means you are giving up the claims described in that document against the released people or…
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Can I recover compensation if I was hit while turning into a driveway? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may be able to recover compensation, but it depends on how the driveway turn happened, whether the other driver was negligent, and whether…
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Can I pursue a personal injury claim if I did not go to the hospital right away but developed headaches after a car crash? — Durham, NC
Yes. Not going to the hospital by ambulance, or not getting medical care the same day, does not automatically prevent a North Carolina personal…
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Can I negotiate with the insurance company after it makes a settlement offer on my injury claim? — Durham, NC
Yes. In most North Carolina injury claims, a settlement offer is a starting point for review and possible negotiation, not something you must…
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Can I make a property damage claim for a vehicle I was driving if it is titled in someone else’s name? — Durham, NC
Yes, you can usually report the property damage and help document it, but the right to recover for damage to the vehicle usually belongs to the legal…
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Can I make a claim if I was hit from behind while turning left into a driveway? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may be able to make a claim, but fault will matter. In North Carolina, a rear impact does not automatically decide the case when the front…
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Can I get compensation if my wheelchair was damaged in an accident? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may be able to seek compensation for a wheelchair damaged in an accident if another person or business was legally responsible for the…
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Can I get a copy of the demand letter sent to the insurance company? — Durham, NC
Yes. If a demand letter was sent in your North Carolina personal injury matter, you can usually ask your attorney for a copy of the letter and a…
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Can I decide not to pursue a car accident claim after asking about legal help? — Durham, NC
Yes. Asking about legal help does not usually require you to pursue a car accident claim, sign paperwork, or move forward with a North Carolina…
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Can I bring a personal injury claim if I did not go to the hospital right after the crash? — Durham, NC
Yes. In North Carolina, you do not have to go to the hospital immediately after a crash to bring a personal injury claim. The important caveat is…
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Can an insurance company make a settlement offer before fully resolving my injury claim? — Durham, NC
Yes. An insurance company may make a settlement offer before every issue in your North Carolina injury claim is fully resolved. The important point…
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Can an insurance company hold my injury demand while it waits for other injured people to submit their claims? — Durham, NC
Yes, an insurance company may often pause a bodily injury demand for a reasonable time when several people were injured and the available policy…
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Can a personal injury claim include damage to a wheelchair or other mobility device? — Durham, NC
Yes. A North Carolina personal injury claim may include damage to a wheelchair, scooter, walker, cane, brace, prosthetic device, or other mobility…
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Can a new insurance adjuster change how my personal injury claim is handled? — Durham, NC
Yes. A new insurance adjuster can review the file, ask questions, request more documentation, or take a different view of fault, injuries, or…
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Who is responsible for explaining why money was deducted or held back from my settlement? — Durham, NC
The person or entity handling your settlement funds should be able to explain, in writing, why money was deducted or held back. In many North…
