The aftermath of a motor vehicle crash can be chaotic and overwhelming, especially if you suffer injuries because of another driver’s negligence. Not surprisingly, you may be confused about what to do, when you need to do it, and how to go about it. Still, your actions are important to preserving your right to compensation […]
Ride sharing continues to grow in popularity. According to surveys, around a third of all Americans have used a ride-sharing service like Uber or Lyft. Consumers love their convenience and generally low prices, which typically beat the prices charged by taxis. Many experts have forecast that ridesharing use will continue to grow in the future. […]
A prospective client called about an accident they had six weeks earlier. He did not contact an attorney at first because he thought the injury was not serious. As the medical bills and gravity of the injury grew he knew he needed legal help. We get a lot of calls like the fictional one above […]
As healthcare and automotive costs rise, it is more important than ever to understand how your insurance policy limits work. These limits often affect the outcome of your auto accident settlement. While the average accident does not hit the policy limit, the gap is growing smaller. In fact, the average car accident claims for bodily injury was […]
Accident settlements come down to fault. Are you the driver at fault? Is the person who hit you at at-fault for the accident? Once you can prove you are not the at-fault driver, you can develop a strategy to win your case. For this article, we assume you are not the at-fault driver in the […]
A car accident is a terrifying experience. The suddenness of the crash combined with the gut-wrenching feeling that your entire day, week, etc. got a whole lot worse makes the experience one you want to forget. As bad as the crash is, it often feels worse when you get hit in a rental car. Who […]
Have you ever felt that dealing with insurance companies is like repeatedly throwing salt on the wound? After getting hit in an auto accident, the last thing you want is a long drawn out battle with insurance. Therefore, you want to know the best options to settle your auto accident claim with the insurance company. […]
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that 2 million car accidents happen each year across the United States. Furthermore, the National Highway Transportation Safety Agency (NHTSA) added how seniors over the age of 65 account for 9.8% of all driver injuries. The challenge is how to pay for the medical treatment of your injuries […]
Who’s at fault for your crash? If the answer is the other driver, then you need to build a case against the other party. To help you build that case, it is important to make sure the evidence supports your assertion that the other party is at fault. Often the fault for an accident is […]
Someone just hit your car; you have significant damage to your vehicle. It is frustrating because you are not sure you know how to get to your work and other locations. Below we discuss how to get a rental car and the steps to take to make sure the insurance company pays for your temporary […]