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Car Accident Settlements - The Process of Calculating Insurance Settlements
To end up with a satisfactory car accident settlement, you must understand how the settlement process works, and how much your claim might be worth.
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Inside the Car Accident Settlement Process
How a typical settlement plays out after a car accident, at every step in the process.
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Why Auto Accident Cases Rarely Go to Trial
Car accident attorneys and insurance carriers see a court trial as a dicey last resort, and they’ll usually do anything it takes to avoid putting their case in front of a judge or jury. This article explains why.
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The Release of Liability After a Car Accident Claim
A look at how releases work, and their legal effect.
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Rear-Ended: Overview of Settlement Process for Car Accidents
What to expect during settlement of a rear-end collision case.
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How does a settlement differ from a jury award for a given car accident case?
They're very different processes for resolving a car accident injury claim, and they typically produce very different results.
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Whiplash Settlement: Is There an Average Payout to Start From?
Insurance companies don’t have a dollar amount that they start from when figuring out how much a car accident settlement is worth, but there are common factors to consider.
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Responding to an Unfair Car Insurance Settlement Offer
Getting a good settlement offer from an insurance company after a car accident is not usually a one-step process. This article discusses what you can do if the initial settlement is too low, or if your claim is rejected outright.
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How to settle a car accident when back pain persists?
I have been experiencing severe lower back pain for months after a car accident. I still haven't settled the case since I can't figure out how long this injury will last.
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Car Accident Settlement Calculator
Get an estimate of what your car accident settlement amount could be.
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Rear-End Collisions: How to Get a Good Settlement
Obtaining a good settlement in a rear-end collision claim comes down to arming yourself with all of the available facts surrounding the collision, and persistently presenting them to the other side (i.e. the other driver's insurer) in a persuasive way.
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What is a Lien on a Car Accident Injury Settlement?
A lien gives a person or company a right over someone else’s property, or an interest in their legal claim. A lien is sometimes called a security interest. A lien can come from a contract or from state or federal law.
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Can my auto insurance claim be denied if I do not fully cooperate with the insurance company?
Can my auto insurance claim be denied if I do not fully cooperate with the insurance company?
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What to Expect in an Auto Insurance Adjuster Interview
Here's what you can expect to be asked, and what to say.
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Tips for Negotiating a Settlement After a Car Accident
Expert tips for handling settlement negotiations in your car accident case.
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Responding to an Unfair Insurance Claim Settlement Offer
The insurance company just sent you a low-ball settlement offer. What now?
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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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When to Write the Demand Letter in a Car Accident Case
A demand letter in a car accident case should be sent at the right time -- not too early and not too late.
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How Much Should You Ask for in a Car Accident Demand Letter?
Determining how much you should ask for in a car accident demand letter can be as simple as adding up the costs of repairs to your vehicle, or as complex as determining the potential cost of long term medical care.
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Sample Demand Letter: Rear-Ended in a Car Accident
In any injury-related insurance claim after a car accident, the demand letter is an important step toward getting a satisfactory result.
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Car Accident Settlement Examples -- Introduction
If you’re making an insurance claim or filing a lawsuit after a car accident, it’s only natural to wonder what you can reasonably expect if your claim settles or makes it all the way to trial.
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Examples of Rear-End Car Accident Injury Claims
These real-life claim summaries provide a glimpse at what to expect in your own rear-end accident case.
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Examples of Car Accident Cases Involving Insurance Issues
A look at a few real-world car accident injury claims that hinged on issues related to car insurance.
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New York Car Accident Settlement Example
Here's an idea of what a car accident insurance settlement might look like in New York.
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Insurance Laws & Regulations by State
Insurance laws and regulations have a strong impact on car accident settlements. Learn more about your state's car insurance laws here.
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If you're making an injury-related insurance claim after a car accident, or even thinking about filing a personal injury lawsuit, there are a few state laws that you need to be aware of.
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Car Accidents and Insurance Coverage
All drivers should understand how their car insurance coverage works, especially after a car accident, when your car insurance policy takes center stage.