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After a Car Accident: 6 Steps to Take
Protect yourself and your car accident claim with this post-accident checklist.
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Why You Should See a Doctor ASAP: Pain/Symptoms After a Car Crash
It's crucial to get necessary medical care after a car accident, not just from a health standpoint.
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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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Learn more about how to decide if you need a car accident lawyer, what a car accident lawyer can do for you, and how to find an experienced car accident lawyer you can trust.
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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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The 7 Things You Should Do At the Scene of Your Car Accident
If you're wondering whether you did all the right things at the scene, here are the 7 things you should have done.
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At a Car Accident Scene, Gather Information and Write It Down
If you are injured or your vehicle is damaged, here's the information you should try to get your hands on at the scene of your car accident.
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Police Reports In Car Accident Claims
A police report can be an important piece of the fault puzzle in a car accident case.
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Reporting a Car Accident: Steps to Take
If you get into a car accident, who might you need to notify?
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Never Flee the Scene of a Car Accident -- Here's Why
A look at your legal obligations after an accident, and the penalties you may face if you flee the scene.
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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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Rear-End Car Accidents: Fault and Settlement Value
Most rear-end car accident injury claims settle, but while fault might be obvious, claim value isn't always clear.
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Drunk Driving Accident Settlements and Claims: Real-Life Examples
Real-life examples of injury claims resulting from car accidents where a drunk driver was at fault.
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Side-Impact Car Accidents: Injury Claim Stories
Real-world stories can give insight on what to expect in your own injury claim after a side-impact car accident.
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Car Accident Settlement Calculator
Get an estimate of what your car accident settlement amount could be.
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The Demand Letter in a Car Accident Claim
In a car accident case, the demand letter lays out your side of the story out to the other driver -- as far as the accident and its effects on you -- and asks for fair compensation for your losses.
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Car Accident Claims: Mistakes to Avoid During Settlement
If you are trying to settle your own car accident claim, or you've hired a lawyer and just want to know what to expect during the car accident settlement negotiation process, this article spotlights a few pitfalls to avoid.
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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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The Most Common Car Accident Injuries
Car accidents can cause any number of different injuries, to virtually any part of your body, depending on the circumstances of the crash and the severity of the impact.
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A look at some of the more common neck-related injuries linked to car accidents.
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Late-Appearing Car Accident Injuries
It can take a while for some car accident injuries to show up. Here's what to look for and what to do.
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Brain Injuries After a Car Accident
Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) are a leading cause of death and disability in the United States, and car accidents are one of the leading causes of TBIs.
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When can you sue for bodily injury after a car accident?
When can you sue for bodily injury after a car accident?
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Making an illegal U-turn can mean a traffic ticket in California, and if it leads to a car accident, you'll have a harder time escaping liability.
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Car Accident Laws in California
This article looks at a few key California laws related to car accident claims and settlements, including time limits for filing a lawsuit, and how your claim might be affected if you’re found to be partially at fault for causing the car accident.
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California Auto Insurance Requirements
California's "financial responsibility" laws for vehicle owners, minimum liability car insurance requirements in California, and more.
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New York No-Fault Auto Insurance Laws and Regulations
New York is one of around a dozen states that follow a "no-fault" system when it comes to compensation for car accident injuries.
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Learn when you have the right of way in New York.
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Proving Fault In a Car Accident Case
Assigning liability for a car accident isn’t about what you think, it’s about what you can prove.
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Legal Consequences of a Hit and Run Accident
In this article, we'll take a look at what drivers are legally obligated to do after a car accident, and we'll also discuss the potential penalties stemming from a hit and run accident.
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How Police Reports Establish Fault for a Car Accident
If you've been involved in an automobile accident, it's in your best interests to call the police and have them come to the scene so that the incident is documented in a police report -- no matter who you think is at fault for the crash.
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Fault for Rear-End Car Accidents
When one vehicle rear-ends another, fault for the crash usually -- but not always -- lies with the tailing driver.
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Car Accidents: Determining Liability in a Parking Lot
If two cars collide in a parking lot, how do you prove fault? Here's a look at different types of parking lot car incidents.
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Personal Injury Defense and Car Accident Cases
If you think that you might be at fault for a car accident, what can you do to best defend yourself and protect your financial interests?
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How Auto Accident Liability is Determined
Auto accident liability is chiefly determined by the amount of fault assigned to each driver involved in an accident.
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Car Accident Claims by Injured Passengers
If you are a passenger in a vehicle involved in a car accident, you may file an injury claim under both the liability insurance coverage of the driver or owner of the car you were in, and the coverage of the driver or owner of any other vehicle involved.
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What Is No-Fault Car Insurance?
Whether it's required in your state or you've added it to your policy, no-fault or "personal injury protection" (PIP) coverage can make things easier after a car accident.
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What Car Insurance Coverage is Right for You?
What kind of car insurance coverage is right for you? In this article, we’ll take a close look at each option: Do you need it? And if so, how much coverage do you need?
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Contacting Your Car Insurance Company After an Accident
Your car insurance company has a legal right to know about any car accident that might lead to a claim under your coverage.
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Uninsured Motorist Car Insurance Coverage: The Basics
If you're in an accident with an uninsured driver, here's how UIM coverage works.
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If Your Car Accident Insurance Claim Gets Denied
You were in a car accident, and it wasn’t your fault.
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Do's and Don'ts of Car Accident Insurance Claims
There are over six million people involved in motor vehicle accidents each year in the U.S. Car accident insurance claims cost the country over $200 billion annually and are the leading cause of teenage deaths.
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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 a Car Accident Lawyer Can Help With Your Case
The right lawyer will perform a number of key tasks in working toward the best outcome for your car accident case.
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What are Recoverable Damages in a Car Accident Lawsuit?
In a car accident lawsuit, or indeed in almost any type of personal injury lawsuit, the claimant or plaintiff's damages are usually divided into two types:
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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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Anatomy of a Car Accident Case
Being involved in an auto accident is a terrifying experience and it is important to understand that there are steps you should take to ensure the legitimacy of your claim and to protect yourself.
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Depositions in Car Accident Cases
If you file a car accident case in regular civil court (not small claims), you can expect that you will have to give a deposition. You may also take a deposition of the other driver . . . or of any other witnesses.
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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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Legal Options for Pedestrians Hit By a Car
An injured pedestrian's options often hinge on who else was involved in the accident and each party’s share of fault.
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What Happens If I Hit a Pedestrian?
If you are involved in a car accident with a pedestrian, there are many things you need to keep in mind as not to make matters worse.
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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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Motorcycle Accidents: The Basics
An overview of what to expect when making an injury claim after a motorcycle accident.
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Common Causes of Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcycle riding comes with unique risks, but many motorcycle accidents share a common cause.
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Motorcyclists and Bicyclists: Tips for Helping Your Claim After an Accident
Motorcycle and bicycle riders who are involved in traffic accidents may face some unique challenges when it comes time to resolve an insurance claim or lawsuit.
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Hit by a Drunk Driver: What are My Legal Options?
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), more than ten thousand people were killed in alcohol-related car accidents in 2010. Alcohol-related accidents comprise almost one-third of all car accidents in the country.
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Bus Accidents and Common Carrier Laws
Millions of people in our country ride the bus each day to get to work, but rarely do any of them expect to be injured during their commute. However, each day in the United States there are over 30 bus accidents resulting in more than 70 passenger injuries.