Firm news
Accident Q&A series
-
Do I need to track what happens in traffic court after a car accident?
Yes, it is usually smart to track the other driver’s traffic court case, but the traffic outcome does not automatically decide your North Carolina injury claim.
-
Can the at-fault driver's insurance be responsible for medical bills that my health insurance already paid?
Yes, the at-fault driver’s insurance may still be responsible for accident-related medical expenses even if your health insurance already paid some bills.
-
Can reducing chiropractic visits affect my personal injury case?
Yes, reducing chiropractic visits can affect a North Carolina personal injury case, but it does not automatically damage the claim.
-
Can my own health insurance pay my accident-related hospital bills while my injury claim is being negotiated?
Yes. In many North Carolina injury claims, your own health insurance may pay accident-related hospital bills while your claim against the at-fault driver’s…
-
Can my lawyer keep negotiating if I do not want to accept the current offer?
Yes. If you do not want to accept the current offer, your lawyer can usually keep negotiating, as long as there is time, authority from you, and a reasonable…
-
Can MedPay coverage be exhausted without sending a full demand package?
Yes. In many North Carolina personal injury claims, MedPay benefits may be paid based on covered medical bills, records, and proof of the accident, without a…
-
Can MedPay benefits be paid before a personal injury demand is finished?
Yes. In many North Carolina personal injury claims, MedPay benefits can be reviewed and paid before the full bodily injury demand is finished, because MedPay…
-
Can I still bring a claim if I may have been partly at fault for the accident?
Yes, you can still ask an attorney to review a possible claim, even if you worry you were partly at fault.
-
Can I reject an insurance company’s injury settlement offer after a car accident?
Yes. You generally may reject an insurance company’s injury settlement offer after a North Carolina car accident if you have not accepted it or signed a…
-
Can I recover lost income if I missed work after getting hurt in my apartment?
Yes, lost income may be part of a North Carolina personal injury claim if you can prove the apartment injury was caused by someone else’s negligence, that the…
-
Can I negotiate a personal injury settlement if the insurance company already made an offer?
Yes. In most North Carolina personal injury claims, an insurance company’s first offer does not prevent you or your attorney from making a counteroffer.
-
Can I make a claim if the other driver caused the accident?
Yes. If another driver caused a motor vehicle accident in North Carolina and you were injured or had losses, you may be able to make a claim against that…
-
Can I make a claim for medical bills and other losses after a car accident?
Yes, you may be able to make a claim for medical bills and other accident-related losses after a car accident in North Carolina.
-
Can I include job loss in a car accident claim if my health problems got worse after the crash?
Yes, job loss may be part of a North Carolina car accident claim if you can connect the lost work to injuries or a worsening health condition caused by the…
-
Can I bring a personal injury claim if I was hit while backing into a parking space?
Yes, you may be able to bring a personal injury claim, but being the driver who was backing up makes fault a key issue.
-
Can I bring a personal injury claim if I fell through a hidden hole in the floor of my rental unit?
Yes, you may be able to bring a personal injury claim if a hidden hole or weak spot in your rental unit’s floor caused you to fall and suffer injuries.
-
Can an insurance adjuster contact my lawyer about my injury claim?
Yes. If you have a lawyer for a North Carolina injury claim, an insurance adjuster may contact your lawyer about claim status, documents, a demand, or…
-
Can a traffic court outcome affect my car accident injury claim?
Yes, a traffic court outcome can affect a North Carolina car accident injury claim, but it usually does not control the entire claim by itself.
-
Can a personal injury claim settle without filing a lawsuit?
Yes. Many North Carolina personal injury claims settle through the insurance claim process without a lawsuit being filed.
-
Can a citation against the other driver help prove fault in a car accident case?
Yes, a citation against the other driver may help support fault, but it usually does not prove the entire car accident claim by itself.
