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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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How to Win a 'He Said, She Said' Car Accident Case
It is not unusual in car accident cases for one driver to say that the collision happened one way, and for the other driver to say something completely different. “The light was green.” “No, it was red.”
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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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Can You File a Lawsuit After an Auto Accident Settlement?
It depends how many potential defendants were in the case, how many of those defendants you settled with, and the terms of the settlement. Read on to find out the answer to your case.
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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.