If you have been involved in a car accident, contacting a car accident attorney as soon as possible is important for obtaining the compensation you deserve. When the time comes to file your claim, there are several common mistakes that you need to avoid. Here are mistakes to avoid after a car accident. 1. Saying Too Much At The...
Continue ReadingDetermining who is responsible for injuries can be complex when a car accident involves someone driving for their job. Ultimately, it depends on many factors, including the classification of the driver’s employment and the scope of their work. These factors involve several legal principles, including the doctrine of respondeat superior and the concepts of negligent entrustment, hiring, retention, and...
Continue ReadingAfter being injured in a car accident, many victims wonder how long does a settlement take for a car accident? While it’s not uncommon for settlements to take several months or even years, there are instances where it may take less time. So what’s the average time for a car accident settlement? Here’s everything you need to know about...
Continue ReadingBeing involved in a car accident can be a harrowing experience on its own. But when your car is totaled by another driver as a result of the accident, this can add additional challenges and stress to an already difficult situation. If you’re wondering what happens when your car is totaled by someone else, the Cottrell Law Office is...
Continue ReadingThe majority of car accident lawsuits are filed in a district or circuit court in the state where the accident happened. However, which court can hear your case depends, in part, on the amount of damages you are claiming to have suffered in your lawsuit. Most clients have heard of small claims court, but that is not where car...
Continue ReadingLiability for car accidents can be tricky in nearly any situation, but when the at-fault driver doesn’t own the vehicle that caused the accident, the question of liability can be that much more complicated. So, before you let someone borrow your car, be sure to understand how you might be held responsible for any injuries or damages they may...
Continue ReadingGetting into a car accident with no insurance can result in a number of penalties, such as fines, license suspension, and even jail time. However, the extent and severity of the consequences will also depend on who was at fault for causing the accident. Use our guide below to learn more about what to do if you’ve been in...
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 ReadingCar accidents. They are often unavoidable despite our best efforts to drive safely. We simply cannot dictate what others do on the road. Car accidents come in all shapes and sizes. Sometimes the damages are relatively low, and recovering compensation is a simple process. A low-speed accident causing less than $5,000 or $10,000 might take only a few weeks...
Continue ReadingDrivers in Missouri face a number of hazards on the road. While some of these hazards are caused by weather conditions, many of the risks drivers face can be attributed to the negligent actions of other drivers. Some common causes of car accidents and fatalities on dangerous roads in Missouri are driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol,...
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