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Accident Q&A series
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Can I receive wage benefits if a doctor told me to rest after a workplace injury?
Yes, you may be able to receive workers’ compensation wage benefits in North Carolina if a work injury keeps you from earning your regular wages and the…
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Can I negotiate for more than the insurance company’s initial offer?
Yes. In a North Carolina personal injury claim, an insurance company’s initial offer is usually not the final word, and you may respond with a counteroffer…
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Can I negotiate a car accident settlement if the insurance company’s offer does not seem to cover my pain and missed work?
Yes. You can usually negotiate a car accident settlement offer if it does not fairly address your injury-related losses, including pain, missed work, and…
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Can I make a personal injury claim if the other driver caused the crash?
Yes, you may be able to make a personal injury claim if the other driver’s careless driving caused the crash and you suffered actual harm.
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Can I bring a personal injury claim if the injury happened in another state?
Yes, you may be able to bring a personal injury claim, but the right place to pursue it and the law that applies may depend on where the injury happened,…
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Can I bring a personal injury claim after a car accident?
Yes, you may be able to bring a personal injury claim after a car accident in North Carolina if another person’s negligence caused your injuries and losses.
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Can I bring a claim if the other driver caused my car accident?
Yes, you may be able to bring a claim if another driver caused your car accident and you suffered injuries, vehicle damage, or other losses.
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Can I bring a claim if I went to the hospital after a car crash?
Yes, you may be able to bring a claim if you went to the hospital after a car crash, but the hospital visit alone does not prove the claim.
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Can I ask for an update while my personal injury settlement is being negotiated?
Yes. If you are an existing client, it is reasonable to ask for a status update while your personal injury settlement is being negotiated.
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Can both an injured spouse and an injured child have separate claims after the same pedestrian accident?
Yes. In North Carolina, an injured spouse and an injured child can usually have separate personal injury claims when both were hurt in the same pedestrian…
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Can an attorney in my state help me connect with a lawyer where the injury happened?
Yes. A North Carolina personal injury attorney may be able to help you understand the issue, gather key information, and connect with a lawyer licensed where…
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Who may be responsible if a golf cart's wheels locked and the steering failed?
Potentially responsible parties may include the golf cart owner, a rental company, a maintenance provider, a property operator, the driver, or a manufacturer…
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Who can provide information to an insurance company when an injury claim involves an estate?
Usually, the person with legal authority for the estate should provide or approve information given to the insurance company.
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What should I do if important lien or subrogation correspondence is not being received by my attorney?
Act quickly to create a clear paper trail and ask the lien or subrogation representative to resend the correspondence by more than one method.
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What should I do after going to the emergency room for injuries from a car accident?
After an emergency room visit, you should save your discharge papers, get the police report, collect medical bills and records, follow any provider…
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What should I do after a motor vehicle accident if I may need to make an injury claim?
Take care of safety first, report the crash when required, get needed medical attention, preserve evidence, and avoid signing broad settlement paperwork…
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What should an injured person do after being hurt in a recreational vehicle accident?
An injured person should get appropriate medical care, report the incident when required, preserve the vehicle and scene evidence, and avoid signing insurance…
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What medical records are usually needed to support a personal injury case?
Most North Carolina personal injury cases need complete treatment records, itemized medical bills, payment records, and provider notes that connect the…
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What information should I gather after a car crash?
Gather information that helps show what happened, who was involved, what insurance may apply, and how the crash affected you.
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What information does my lawyer need from my medical providers for an injury claim?
Your lawyer usually needs complete treatment records, itemized bills, balance information, and any provider documentation that connects the treatment to the…
