Nearly all personal injury attorneys handle auto accident cases on, what is known as, a “contingency fee” basis. This payment system allows the injured person to be represented by an attorney without the need to pay any fees up front. As such, determining the attorneys fees for an auto accident case ahead of time, is not really possible. As...
Continue ReadingPersonal injury lawsuits, following car accidents, are very common. The defendant is usually the person or persons who were at fault in the wreck, or who were responsible for the vehicle that caused the wreck. But, what should you do if the person at fault is a relative? Clients have asked, “can I sue a family member in a...
Continue ReadingTexting while driving, or simply talking on your cell phone, are not the only types of distractions that put people at risk when driving. If you are involved in an auto accident, you may not see the other driver with that cell phone in his hand. You may have noticed a cheeseburger, instead. This would be an important detail...
Continue ReadingDetermining liability in car accident cases can be tricky. Most people assume that, when they are hit from behind for instance, the person who hit them is always at fault. However, one thing to remember with nearly all personal injury cases, is that everything depends on the circumstances. So, to answer the question: is the driver always at fault...
Continue ReadingWhen clients are involved in an auto accident, they typically rely on auto insurance for financial support, especially if their property damage is extensive. Most people are not financially prepared for the unexpected costs that result from an auto accident. Unfortunately, in some cases, the person at fault does not have any insurance or, if they do, it is...
Continue ReadingThe injuries that occur as a result of an automobile accident can run from cuts and bruises to paralysis or disfigurement. To further complicate things, some injuries do not show symptoms initially, or require future or long-term medical care. However, you may have been injured, you should obtain a medical examination immediately after an automobile accident, so that you...
Continue ReadingIf you or someone you know has been the victim of an auto accident, and suffered an injury, the first step is consulting with a personal injury attorney. In order to evaluate your case, you need to provide your attorney with all of the relevant information regarding your situation. This also includes bringing important documents and other information to...
Continue ReadingThe main purpose of filing any lawsuit is to recover, or be compensated, for the injuries you have sustained, due to the actions of another. In the auto accident context, you are asking the court to make the driver who was at-fault compensate you for all of your injuries and losses that occurred because of the accident. What you...
Continue ReadingYes. There are time limitations for filing nearly every type of legal action. This time limit is referred to as the “statute of limitations.” If that deadline has passed, you are not allowed to bring a lawsuit in court. This limitation period depends on many factors, most importantly, the type of lawsuit you are bringing and what action or...
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