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Guidance written by the attorneys who handle the cases — on car accidents, insurance, liens, and what happens after an injury in North Carolina.
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What steps should I take after another driver runs a stop sign and causes a serious accident? — Durham, NC
Protect your health, preserve evidence, report the crash, and document every injury-related and vehicle-related loss. In North Carolina, evidence…
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What information is needed to make a medical-payments claim after a pedestrian accident? — Durham, NC
To make a medical-payments claim, you generally need the auto policy information, details identifying each injured person, the pedestrian accident…
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Does auto medical-payments coverage apply when a policyholder is struck by a car while walking? — Durham, NC
Yes, auto medical-payments coverage may apply when a policyholder is struck by a vehicle while walking. Many North Carolina personal auto policies…
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Can injured pedestrians seek coverage from their own auto policy as well as the driver's liability insurance? — Durham, NC
Yes. A pedestrian injured by a driver may pursue the driver’s liability insurance while also seeking benefits under the pedestrian’s own auto policy,…
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Can a policyholder and spouse both receive medical-payments coverage under the same auto policy after a pedestrian accident? — Durham, NC
Yes, both may qualify for medical-payments coverage if the North Carolina auto policy included that coverage on the accident date and treats the…
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Can a lawyer handle my injury claim while I deal separately with the damage to my vehicle? — Durham, NC
Yes. A lawyer may handle your bodily injury claim while you address the vehicle-damage claim yourself, as long as the scope of representation is…
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Which insurance policy is responsible when the at-fault driver was using a relative's vehicle? — Durham, NC
The relative’s policy covering the vehicle is usually the first policy to investigate, especially if the owner gave the driver permission to use the…
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What should I verify before signing a pre-demand medical treatment form? — Durham, NC
Before signing, confirm that the form accurately lists every provider, treatment date, accident-related service, and billing source connected to your…
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What should I do if a medical provider or treatment visit is missing from the form? — Durham, NC
Report the missing provider or treatment visit in writing as soon as possible, even if you already signed the form. Give enough detail to identify…
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What photographs and other evidence should I preserve to support my injury claim? — Durham, NC
Preserve original photographs of the scene, vehicles, visible injuries, damaged property, and recovery over time, along with medical records,…
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What information does my employer need to verify for a lost-wage claim? — Durham, NC
Your employer should verify your job, normal schedule, pay rate, exact time missed, and the wages you actually lost. If an employer-required drug…
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What happens when a doctor treats a preexisting condition after a car accident? — Durham, NC
Treatment of a preexisting condition may be included in a North Carolina car-accident claim if the collision activated the condition or made it…
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What happens if I do not want to settle my car accident claim before completing treatment? — Durham, NC
You generally do not have to accept a settlement while you are still receiving care, and the decision to settle belongs to you. Waiting may allow…
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What evidence can show that my landlord knew about the unsafe floor before I was injured? — Durham, NC
Maintenance requests, emails, text messages, portal records, prior inspections, repair estimates, witness statements, and earlier complaints can show…
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What documentation confirms that an auto insurance policy does not include medical payments coverage? — Durham, NC
The strongest confirmation is a complete copy of the auto policy in effect on the accident date, including its declarations page and every…
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What compensation may be available for an injury caused by an unsafe condition in a rental home? — Durham, NC
Compensation may include supported medical expenses, lost income, reduced earning ability, pain and suffering, and other losses caused by the unsafe…
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What can I do if my employer will sign a lost-wage verification form but will not complete it? — Durham, NC
You can usually support a lost-wage claim with other employment and medical records, even if your employer refuses to complete the verification form.…
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Should my spouse get a car accident attorney if pain and other symptoms appeared or worsened after the crash? — Durham, NC
Your spouse should consider speaking with a car accident attorney promptly, especially when symptoms appeared later, became worse, or are already…
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How does a child passenger's injury claim work if the law firm represents only the adult driver? — Durham, NC
The child’s injury claim is separate from the adult driver’s claim, and a law firm representing only the adult does not automatically represent the…
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How do medical records affect the value of a car-accident settlement? — Durham, NC
Medical records can strongly affect a car-accident settlement because they document your symptoms, diagnoses, treatment, limitations, and whether a…
