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 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 injured in an auto accident and offered a very low settlement amount from the other driver’s insurance company, do not simply reject the offer and give up. Contact a Joplin auto accident attorney first because you may be able to negotiate. The reality is settlement is not a one-step process. In fact, the majority of...
Continue ReadingAside from the legal issue of damages, there are two very common legal issues that frequently cause delays in litigation of an auto accident case. Those two issues are liability and causation. That is, who is responsible for the injuries and did that guilty party’s conduct actually cause your injuries. These issues can often be complicated and the facts...
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