Articles on Steps to Take After a Car Accident
Articles on Steps to Take After a Car Accident
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Contacting Your Car Insurance Company After an Accident
After any car accident, even a minor fender bender, one of the first things you’ll need to do once the proverbial dust settles is to contact your car insurance carrier and let them know about the incident.
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After Your Car Accident: Inform Your Insurance Company
Failing to promptly report your accident to your car insurance company violates the terms of your policy and may allow your insurance company to void the policy altogether.
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See a Doctor ASAP: Pains/Symptoms After a Car Crash
It's crucial to get necessary medical care after a car accident, not just from a health standpoint.
Useful Tools for Your Claim
Useful Tools for Your Claim
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Use this car accident diary form to record important information related to the accident, your injuries, and your recovery.
Q&A on What to Do After a Car Accident
Q&A on What to Do After a Car Accident
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The insurance company wants a written statement about my car accident. Should I give one?
The insurance company wants a written statement about my car accident. Should I give one?
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After my accident, a claims adjuster for the other driver wants to talk to me. Should I cooperate?
After my car accident, a claims adjuster for the other driver wants to talk to me. Should I cooperate?
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What should I say in a recorded statement after a car accident?
What should I say in a recorded statement after a car accident?
Getting Help for a Car Accident Case
Getting Help for a Car Accident Case
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Start here to connect with lawyers handling car accident cases in your area.
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Browse Nolo's Lawyer Directory
If you want to view a list of lawyers near you, check out Nolo's lawyer directory.
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When Do You Need A Lawyer For Your Car Accident Claim?
If your car accident resulted in significant injuries, or key issues like fault are in real dispute, having a lawyer on your side can be crucial.
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Do you know what your lawyer should be doing on your behalf?
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Preparing to Meet with a Car Accident Injury Lawyer
Learn important tips that you can do to prepare for your first meeting with a lawyer and discuss your car accident claim.
Costs and Benefits of a Car Accident Lawyer
MoreCosts and Benefits of a Car Accident Lawyer
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Contingency Fee Agreements and Car Accident Attorneys
A contingency fee agreement usually means that you only pay a fee if your car accident case is successful.
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Do You Need a Lawyer for a Car Accident Demand Letter?
You don't need an attorney to put together a car accident demand letter, but your claim could benefit from it.
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How a Car Accident Lawyer Can Help With Discovery
Discovery is a pretrial investigation process in which each side of a car accident lawsuit attempts to learn about the other side’s claims.
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How a Car Accident Lawyer Can Help With a Car Insurance Claim Denial
Lawyers know their way around appealing for a denied claim.