Firm news
Accident Q&A series
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How are personal injury claims different from property damage claims after a motorcycle crash?
Personal injury claims focus on harm to your body, while property damage claims focus on damage to the motorcycle and related property.
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How are medical copays handled when negotiating a lump-sum personal injury settlement?
Medical copays you paid out of pocket are usually part of the injury-related medical expense documentation used to negotiate a lump-sum personal injury…
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Does it matter for my injury claim if x-rays showed no broken bones but I still had pain?
Yes. In a North Carolina personal injury claim, normal x-rays do not automatically end the injury portion of the case.
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Do I need a police report to make a vehicle damage claim after a minor accident?
No, a police report is not always required to make a vehicle damage claim after a minor accident in North Carolina.
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Can the insurance company contact me directly about vehicle damage if I have a personal injury attorney?
Yes, in many situations an insurance company may contact you directly about vehicle damage, especially if your attorney represents you only for the personal…
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Can my preexisting medical conditions affect my pedestrian accident claim?
Yes. Preexisting medical conditions can affect a North Carolina pedestrian accident claim, but they do not automatically prevent you from bringing a claim.
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Can my lawyer negotiate with the insurance adjuster after an initial settlement offer?
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 been…
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Can I sue someone for medical bills after they assaulted me?
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, and…
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Can I still pursue an injury claim if my medical treatment stopped because my health insurance lapsed?
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 claim.
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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?
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 insurance…
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Can I still make an injury claim if my cuts have healed and I did not break any bones?
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 negligence caused…
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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?
Yes. Not going to the emergency room does not automatically prevent a North Carolina personal injury claim, especially if emergency responders treated you at…
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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?
Maybe, but it depends on who was legally responsible, what insurance coverage applies, and how clearly you can prove the business loss.
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Can I handle my motorcycle property damage claim separately from my injury claim?
Yes. In many North Carolina motorcycle accident claims, the property damage claim can be handled separately from the injury claim.
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Can I get legal help if my car was damaged in a single-car incident and no one was injured?
Yes, you can ask for legal help, but a property-damage-only, single-car claim is often different from a personal injury claim.
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Can I bring an injury claim if I crashed into a tractor that was in the road?
Yes, you may be able to bring an injury claim, but it depends on why the tractor was in the road and whether the tractor operator, owner, or another party…
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Can I bring a personal injury claim if I was hit by a car while walking through a gas station parking area?
Yes, you may be able to bring a North Carolina personal injury claim if a driver hit you while you were walking through a gas station parking area.
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Can I bring a personal injury claim if I was hit by a car as a pedestrian?
Yes, a pedestrian hit by a car may be able to bring a personal injury claim in North Carolina if the driver’s negligence caused injuries and damages.
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Can I bring a personal injury claim after a truck accident if nothing was broken but I still have daily pain?
Yes. In North Carolina, a personal injury claim after a truck accident does not require a broken bone, but you must connect your ongoing pain and limitations…
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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 if another person’s careless driving caused injuries or other losses.
