Car Accident Questions

On this page, I will list some of the car accident questions that have been submitted to me. Click on the question to see my answer. Remember, however, that although I am a car accident lawyer, I am probably not licensed to give legal advice in your state. Therefore, what I am giving is information, not legal advice. For legal advice that you can rely on, contact a lawyer in your state and ask your car accident questions.

Car Accident Questions

Should I contact my insurance company?

Q: I had a minor contact with a car in front of me. I did not see any visible damage to either car, so I took no further action at the scene. I did not do any of the 8 things you recommend at the scene of an accident. Now, the driver I hit is asking for money. What should I do?

No collision coverage.

Q: The driver who hit my car says that I ran a red light. I don't have collision coverage. How do I get my car repaired?

Small damage to car.

Q: Will Geico agree to pay large medical bills if the damage to my car was small? One settlement per accident.

Q: I was hit by a guy driving a rental car, and I am settling my injury claim with his insurance company. Can I also sue the rental car company? Proving causation.

Q: I had a serious accident 6 years ago and had back surgery. Recently, I had another back surgery. Just 2 months after my recent back surgery, I was rear ended and my back and neck are killing me. Should I get a lawyer or settle my new claim myself? How long are settlement offers open.

Q: How do I go about reinstating a car accident settlement offer that I rejected but have decided to accept? Other driver has no insurance.

Q: The police told the other driver and me to exchange information. We did, but when I called the other insurance company about getting my car repaired, they told me he did not have insurance with that company! What should I do?

Importance of a witness.