Getting into a car accident with no insurance can result in a number of penalties, such as fines, license suspension, and even jail time. You can pursue a claim against the at-fault driver or their insurer even if you lack insurance, but you may face penalties and reduced compensation, especially if the other driver is also uninsured. Use our...
Continue ReadingVehicle accidents can substantially impact your insurance rates and show up as points on your driving record. This can be important for many reasons, including if you want to try to obtain employment in the transportation industry. Vehicle accidents are never fun, and the implications can last for several years beyond the completed settlement. You might be wondering, How...
Continue ReadingWhen it comes to car accidents, there can be a wide range of vehicles involved, varying causes, and differing types of crashes, like rear-end collisions, head-on collisions, or T-bone collisions. The most common types of car accidents in Arkansas involve passenger vehicles. If you were in a car accident, you need time to heal. Requesting crash reports, talking to...
Continue ReadingIn auto accident cases, and most other personal injury cases, the person who is injured will seek compensation for his or her injuries by filing a lawsuit. Typically, the compensation is for medical treatment that was required as a result of the accident, as well as compensation for the estimated costs of any possible future medical care. In auto...
Continue ReadingThere are more serious legal consequences, for the at-fault driver, following a hit-and-run accident in Missouri. The term refers to an accident where the guilty driver leaves the sign of the accident, after causing injuries and damage. Not only are there civil consequences, but there are also possible criminal consequences, as a result of fleeing the scene. Knowing the...
Continue ReadingIf you have been injured in an auto accident, and you file a personal injury lawsuit in Rogers, Arkansas, you can be awarded damages to compensate you for your losses. What is a Pecuniary Loss? Keeping the legal terms simple, a pecuniary loss is any type of loss that can be measured in financial terms. Additionally, pecuniary losses are...
Continue ReadingAs any Joplin auto accident attorney knows, whiplash is the most common type of injury sustained in an auto accident. Whiplash is what is known as a soft tissue injury and it occurs nearly every 10 seconds in our country. Our Joplin auto accident attorney can explain what this type of injury is and help you to recover if...
Continue ReadingIt goes without saying that head-on collisions are very dangers and often result in serious injuries. As an auto accident lawyer can explain, an accident caused by a wrong-way driver can also result in significant damages. If you or someone you know has been involved in a head-on collision and need help obtaining the damages to which the victims...
Continue ReadingFor a Joplin auto accident attorney to help you recover for injuries in an auto accident, the first step is to determine who is at fault. Liability must first be established by determining who caused the accident or whose negligence resulted in your injuries. If the auto accident was serious and your injuries were severe, then there may be...
Continue ReadingIf you have been involved in a car accident, contacting an automobile accident attorney as soon as possible is important in order to obtain the compensation you deserve. When the time comes to file your claim, there are several common mistakes that you need to avoid. The Cottrell Law Office is here to help you avoid those mistakes. Be...
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