It is common knowledge these days that wearing a seat belt is an important safety issue. In nearly every state, there is some version of a seat belt law. But what happens in car accidents when the victim was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the accident? Some states recognize what is referred to as the...
Continue ReadingIf 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 is what you need to know. Mistake No. 1: Saying too much at the...
Continue ReadingBeing involved in a car accident is a serious situation, especially when serious injuries are involved. Negligence is the general theory involved in filing a claim for damages in a car accident case. As any car accident lawyer knows, these claims become more serious when a drunk driver is involved. When a drunk driver causes an accident that injuries...
Continue ReadingIf you or someone you know has been involved in a hit-and-run, your first question may be, who can I hold responsible? Victims of hit-and-run car accidents can suffer injuries, property damage, or both. You may be sideswiped on the road and the driver speeds off, or you may find your car in the parking lot with a huge,...
Continue ReadingMost blogs regarding car accidents address what car accident lawyers can do for the drivers of a car who are injured. But what if you were the passenger of a car that was involved in a car accident? While the way your claim is handled may be similar, there are still a few differences that you should be aware...
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 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 ReadingAuto insurance is definitely a lifesaver if you are ever in an auto accident, especially if your vehicle is totaled. Most of us are not prepared for the unexpected expenses of an auto accident. But what happens when the person at fault in the accident has no auto insurance, or not enough to cover your injuries. Unfortunately, the risk...
Continue ReadingThe first thought most people have, after being involved in an accident that they may have contributed to, is whether they are entitled to any compensation for their injuries. In other words, if you are partially at fault for the accident, you may still be entitled to some compensation. Whether you can recover, and to what extent, depends on...
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