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Accident Q&A series
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What compensation can I seek after a car accident caused broken bones, facial injuries, and a concussion? — Durham, NC
You may be able to seek compensation for crash-related medical bills, future care that is supported by evidence, pain and suffering, scarring or…
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What can I do after being hit by an uninsured driver while riding an electric scooter? — Durham, NC
You can preserve evidence, obtain the police crash information, confirm whether the driver truly had no coverage, and look for other possible sources…
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How does public health insurance affect a personal injury claim after a car accident? — Durham, NC
Public health insurance can help pay for accident-related treatment, but it may also create reimbursement or lien issues if you later recover money…
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How do I prove my injuries after a serious car accident if I was taken to the hospital by air ambulance? — Durham, NC
You prove the injuries by building a clear record from the crash scene through the air ambulance transport, hospital treatment, surgery, follow-up…
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How do I know who is responsible for a motor vehicle accident? — Durham, NC
Responsibility usually depends on who acted carelessly, whether that conduct caused the crash, and what evidence supports each side. In North…
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How do I know whether I need a lawyer after a motor vehicle accident? — Durham, NC
You may need a lawyer after a motor vehicle accident if you were injured, fault is disputed, an insurer is asking for detailed statements, medical…
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How do I know whether an insurance settlement offer fully covers my injury claim? — Durham, NC
You usually cannot tell from the offer amount alone. In a North Carolina personal injury claim, you need to compare the offer against liability…
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How do I know if the other driver may be responsible for my injuries? — Durham, NC
The other driver may be responsible if evidence shows that the driver failed to use reasonable care and that failure caused the crash and your…
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How do I know if someone else may be responsible for my accident? — Durham, NC
Someone else may be responsible if their careless action or failure to act caused your injury and you can connect that conduct to your losses. Under…
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How can I get my medical records from a hospital for my injury claim? — Durham, NC
You can usually get hospital records for an injury claim by submitting a written medical records request or signed authorization to the hospital’s…
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How can I get help with medical bills and injuries after a hit-and-run scooter accident? — Durham, NC
You may have several possible paths for help, but each depends on the facts, available insurance, police documentation, and North Carolina deadlines.…
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Does it matter if my health insurance already paid some of my medical bills after an injury? — Durham, NC
Yes. Health insurance payments can affect how medical bills are documented, what balances may still be owed, and whether any insurer or medical…
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Can someone else cash my car accident settlement check if it was made in my name? — Durham, NC
Usually, no. If a car accident settlement check was made payable to you, someone else generally cannot cash or deposit it for themselves unless they…
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Can my lawyer request medical records from both a hospital and a rehab facility? — Durham, NC
Yes. In a North Carolina personal injury matter, your lawyer can usually request records from both a hospital and a rehabilitation facility if you…
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Can I still make a claim if I am not sure who was at fault in the accident? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may still be able to make a claim even if you are not sure who was at fault. In North Carolina, fault must be investigated with evidence,…
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Can I still have a personal injury claim if I did not lose wages because I was already receiving disability benefits? — Durham, NC
Yes. A North Carolina personal injury claim does not require a lost wage claim to exist. If another person’s negligence caused your injuries, you may…
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Can I recover compensation if the driver who hit me had no insurance or license? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may still have possible paths to compensation, but the options depend on whether any insurance coverage applies and whether fault can be…
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Can I pursue a claim after a motor vehicle accident if I am unsure who started the legal inquiry? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may still be able to pursue a motor vehicle accident claim in North Carolina even if you are unsure who first started the legal inquiry.…
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Can I negotiate an insurance settlement offer for an injury claim? — Durham, NC
Yes. In a North Carolina personal injury claim, an insurance settlement offer is usually negotiable until a final release is signed and the claim is…
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Can I make a personal injury claim after a car accident? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may be able to make a personal injury claim after a car accident if another person’s negligence caused the crash and you suffered injuries…
