CAR ACCIDENT LAW
Auto Accident Categories
- Car Accident Claims – Find out how to protect your legal rights after a car accident.
- Car Accident Injuries – If you’ve been injured in a car accident, these articles will help you understand the legal issues.
- Car Accidents & Insurance Issues – Learn about dealing with the insurance companies.
- Fault & Liability – Who caused your accident? Who is on the hook for damages?
- Car Accidents Involving Pedestrians – Learn about the legal issues unique to car-pedestrian accident cases.
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Accidents Law by State
There are a few key laws that play an important role in a car accident claim. Specifically, “fault” vs. “no-fault” laws, statute of limitations to file an injury lawsuit, and limits on the amount of compensation available.
We encounter car accidents every day. As we drive to and from work, run errands and cart the kids around to their activities, we daily contend with poor road conditions and drivers that are distracted or impaired in some way. While we do our best to keep ourselves and our loved ones safe on the road, sometimes our efforts are not enough.
When you are involved in an accident as the result of another driver’s negligence, you may be entitled to take legal action to recover your damages. Damages may include any injuries you sustained as the result of the accident and any costs you incurred as a result of those injuries such as medical bills, prescription drug costs, lost wages due to time missed from work and a number of other possibilities experienced auto accident lawyer can discuss with you.
If you or a loved one has been the victim of someone else’s negligence on the road, it is important to contact an experienced auto accident attorney as soon as possible after your accident. The longer you wait to pursue legal action against the person or party responsible for your damaged vehicle and injuries, the harder it will be to receive the compensation you are entitled to under law. Contacting an attorney soon after your accident will provide you with access to the information and legal representation you need as you deal with insurance companies and the after math of a car accident.
An experienced auto accident lawyer should be prepared to help you through the turmoil you face after a car accident, whether you are dealing with an uninsured/under-insured motorist, drunk driver, distracted driver (e.g., cell phone), aggressive driver or any other traffic offender.
What happens in a moment has the potential to affect the rest of your life. Don’t waste time after you’ve been injured in a car accident. Contact an experienced auto accident attorney to learn how you can fight for the money you need and deserve.
FAQ
We are focused on trying cases for our clients whenever that is necessary. Having your day in court allows you to put the facts of your case in front of your peers and allows them to make a decision based on the facts in the case.
Car Accidents Law
It depends on the state in which the accident occurred. In some states, not buckling up can negate or reduce any potential compensation for damages, on the basis that people suffer more severe injuries when not wearing seat belts. In other states, this is not the case. Your attorney can tell you what the law is in your state, and will argue for your right to recover damages.
Definitely not. Medical record releases should only be signed under limited circumstances and after consulting with a qualified personal injury trial lawyer. If your medical information gets into the insurance adjuster’s hands, it could hurt your case.
If another driver’s insurance company agrees to pay what your attorney believes your case is worth, and you wish to settle for that amount, then your case will not go to court. This is what happens in most situations. Some cases do require a formal trial proceeding, however. In either situation, hiring a law firm with experience in handling personal injury cases is critical.
Both you and your passengers should consider seeing a doctor after an accident. The doctor may recognize injuries, sometimes serious, that are not apparent to you. The charges for a doctor visit and medical treatment may be covered by your insurance. It’s not recommended that you settle claims from an accident until a doctor has seen you and advised you about the extent of your injuries.
You’re probably not in the best position to assess how or why the accident happened. Defective equipment in your vehicle, a malfunctioning traffic signal, or another driver’s intoxication are among many possible causes of an accident, which your attorney can investigate and evaluate. Accepting blame and apologizing to another driver may be used as evidence against you at trial. Leave it to a judge or jury to decide who is at fault.
It’s very common for people to say things at the time of an incident that they later realize were inaccurate. Sometimes, a witness may misstate what you said about how the incident took place. You might have a hard time explaining how it is that you now remember things differently than you did at the time of the incident, but if you consult with an attorney, he or she will have experience handling such a situation, and can help find support for your side of the story.
That depends, as there are several factors that dictate whether an air bag will deploy in a collision. You should consult with an attorney, who will investigate the airbag devices in your car and determine, with the assistance of an engineer, the circumstances under which the airbags were supposed to deploy. If the circumstances of your accident were such that the airbags should have deployed, you very well may have a product liability claim against the manufacturer.
Very often, lawyers for the insurance companies will square off and eventually settle. But every car accident is unique in some way and you may need a good lawyer on your side. If you have any doubts or questions about your case, it’s a good idea to get in touch with a car accident attorney near you.