Car insurance is meant to pay you back if you suffer a loss. We all pay premiums to our agent each month, in the hopes we do not need to make a claim, but when accidents happen having insurance can give you the peace of mind needed in knowing you will not be out of pocket for certain expenses. At least that is the way car insurance is supposed to work. But many times the...
You may have heard that if you are hit from behind while driving, the other driver is at fault. This is because one of the most basic rules of the road is that a driver is supposed to be able to safely stop their car to avoid injury. When a driver does not pay attention to the road and hits a car in front of him or her, the victim is able to recover for...
A pile up car accident is one where multiple cars are involved. It happens when there is a lot of traffic close together and cars are pushed into one another during an accident. A pile up can happen with cars, trucks, commercial vehicles, motorcycles, semi-trucks, or a combination of these vehicles. In most pile up accidents there is more than one liable party, and this can make it difficult for victims to make a proper...
If you have been in a car accident you probably suffered at least minor injuries. While no two accidents are the same, there are some common injuries victims suffer. Depending on the severity of the accident, you may suffer minor or catastrophic injuries. Whatever level of injury you have suffered it is important to seek medical attention to make sure you get the treatment you need, and so that all of your injuries can be...
Being in a car accident is not only scary, it is also expensive. You probably know about the costs to repair or replace your car and the medical bills, but there are other expenses that are not so apparent. It is these hidden costs of car accidents that make it critical to consult an attorney if you have been in a wreck. A knowledgeable personal injury attorney takes on your case with the goal of...
Most victims of car accidents settle their claims by making a demand on the insurance company for the responsible driver, or taking that driver to Court. In either case the insurance company should pay the claim, but in many instances will try to escape payment by claiming their insured was not at fault. It is also likely the insurance adjuster will make other statements that just don’t add up, and you need to be aware...
