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Car Accident Lawsuits: An Overview
What do you do if you can't settle your car accident claim with the other driver's insurance company? You probably have to file a lawsuit in court.
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How Long Do You Have to File a Claim After a Car Accident?
After a car accident, it's important to pay strict attention to the statute of limitations for injury claims in your state.
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Civil Court Trials in Car Accident Cases
Read this article to learn what happens if your car accident lawsuits is headed for a trial. This article discusses what happens at a typical car accident trial in civil court.
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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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Is My Car Accident Settlement or Court Award Taxable?
After your car accident settlement, will Uncle Sam get his share? In this article, we'll take a closer look at each of the taxability of each type of damage(lost wages, medical bills, pain and suffering, property damage, and punitive damages.)
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Who Has the Burden of Proof in a Car Accident Claim?
Here's what a car accident claimant of plaintiff needs to do in order to prove his or her side of the case.
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Car Accidents Caused by Unknown (Hit & Run) Drivers
South Carolina law allows victims of a hit and run accident to sue "John Doe" for resulting injuries and damage.
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Hit By a Commercial Truck: Suing the Truck Company
In a case involving a collision with a commercial truck, there are a number of people and entities that you might be able to sue.
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How do I know what to sue for after a car accident?
There are two ways to answer this question. First there is the actual legal theory you'll use to try to hold the defendant liable (called a "cause of action" in legalese), and then there is the dollar amount you will ask for.
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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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When should the car insurance company respond to my demand letter?
There is no law that sets a deadline or timetable for the car insurance company to respond to your demand letter. But there are a few things you can do to "encourage" a prompt response.
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How do I determine pain and suffering for the demand letter after a car accident?
How do I determine pain and suffering for the demand letter after a car accident?
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What are punitive damages in a car accident case?
What are punitive damages in a car accident case?
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What damages can I sue for in a car accident that was someone else's fault?
What damages can I sue for in a car accident that was someone else's fault?
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When should you file a civil suit for a car accident?
When should you file a civil suit for a car accident?
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What is the statute of limitations for suing after a car accident?
What is the statute of limitations for suing after a car accident? What options do I have if it has passed?
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How long on average does car accident litigation take?
How long on average does car accident litigation take?
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Witnesses and Car Accident Claims
If you get into a car accident, you should always try to get the names, addresses, and phone numbers of anyone who might have witnessed part or all of the accident.
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Interrogatories in Car Accident Cases
In most car accident lawsuits, the parties will be asked to answer basic questions in writing.
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The Independent Medical Exam (IME) in Car Accident Cases
As part of a car accident lawsuit, you may need to submit to an independent medical examination (or IME). Here's how it works, and what to expect.
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Discovery and Pre-Trial Procedures in Car Accident Cases
Once your car accident lawsuit has been filed with the court, your case enters the pre-trial stage, which includes the "discovery" process.
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Should I suggest ADR for a car accident insurance dispute?
Should I suggest ADR for a car accident insurance dispute?
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Car Accident Cases in Small Claims Court
If you can't settle your car accident claim with the insurance company, don't be afraid to go to small claims court.
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If you get into a car accident, you may be able to use mediation to resolve any legal disputes you have with the other driver or the insurance company.