Car crashes can be incredibly dangerous, putting all those involved at risk for serious injuries. Even though many newer vehicles have a variety of safety features, another driver’s negligence could overcome all of that. Sometimes the driver who causes a crash does not survive, such as if he or she was drunk, driving at an... Read more
Insurance companies often blame crash victims for what happened. For example, the insurance company may say you were speeding, distracted or violating another traffic law. These are often flimsy arguments backed up by little or no evidence. Insurance companies know that if they can get the victim to agree he or she is fully or... Read more
Many people have had bad experiences with car insurance companies. They may have had to wait an unreasonably long time for the insurance company to decide whether to pay out a claim or deny it. Sometimes insurance companies do not give specific reasons for denying a claim. Some people assume these are the kinds of... Read more
Some single-vehicle crashes are the result of the driver’s negligence. For example, the driver of the damaged vehicle may have been drunk or distracted, causing him or her to crash into a utility pole, tree or guardrail. However, there are also single-vehicle crashes that were caused by other drivers, even though the other driver’s vehicle... Read more
Some car crash victims’ injuries heal before they settle their insurance claims. If the healing process will not conclude before the settlement, or if the victim has a permanent or long-term injury, the settlement needs to account for that. But how do you determine how much compensation you may need for ongoing treatment? This is... Read more
When one car collides with another, such as in a rear-end crash, it causes the driver’s head to whip forward and back. This quick motion can stretch the muscles, discs and tendons in the neck. Victims can suffer intense pain, headaches, blurred vision and other serious symptoms as a result. Those who have experienced whiplash... Read more
Drinking and driving is one of the most reckless behaviors anyone can engage in behind the wheel. While the driver is at risk of getting into a crash that could cause him or her to suffer severe or fatal injuries, the driver could also cause others to suffer severe or fatal injuries. That is why... Read more
Car accident claims can get complicated even if there are only two vehicles involved. That means claims involving three or more vehicles are even more complicated. These types of collisions can result in serious injuries. More than one driver may be at fault for these crashes. That means the victim may be able to seek... Read more
Some injury victims refuse treatment at the scene of the crash, or they refuse some of the treatment their doctor recommends. Injury victims may not think their injuries are serious or they think their injuries will heal without treatment. While decisions about medical treatment are up to you, it is important to understand how your... Read more
One of the main reasons crash victims should seek out an experienced attorney is because they need guidance on protecting their legal claim. The things you do and do not do as the victim could greatly affect your ability to recover maximum compensation. For example, did you know you have a duty to mitigate your... Read more
