Hit by a Red Light Runner? A Car Accident Attorney Can Help

Car Accidents at Intersections

Been in a car accident because someone ran a red light and hit you? The first priority, of course, is to see a doctor and make sure that you’re okay. And as soon as possible, write down as much information as you can remember about the details of the accident….

Can a Passenger Sue a Driver Who Is Not at Fault in a Car Accident?

Can a Passenger Sue if Driver not at Fault?

Being in a car accident can be a stressful experience for all involved. Whether you are the one who was driving the car or someone who was just sitting in the backseat and played no role whatsoever in the collision, a car accident can be at the least an inconvenience…

What You Should Know About Drunk Driving Accidents Caused by Bar Over Serving Negligence

Drunk Driving Accidents Caused by Bar Over Serving Negligence

Alcohol and vehicles are a dangerous combination. In the year 2015, approximately one-third of all accident related deaths were caused by drunk driving. Society generally places the blame on the driver. However, the law allows other parties to be implicated as well. Bars, restaurants and nightclubs may be held liable…

What If There Were No Witnesses to My Car Accident? Can an Attorney Help Me?

No Witnesses to My Car Accident? Can an Attorney Help Me?

Every car accident victim needs evidence to prove his or her side of the story. One common piece of evidence in an auto accident case is a statement from an independent witness. A pedestrian’s testimony can easily swing the case from one way to the other. Nonetheless, what do you…

Wearing a Seat Belt Affects your Injury Claim: How a Car Accident Lawyer can Help

Wearing a seat belt can affect your car accident case

Buckle up! Click it or ticket! We all know the rules and the ad campaigns designed to increase awareness. Use a seat belt when you are driving or a passenger in a car or suffer the consequences. What then if you are involved in a car accident, failed to adequately…

How to Receive Compensation for Dental Injuries Caused by a Car Accident

Compensation for Dental Injuries Caused by a Car Accident

Victims of car accidents often don’t realize they’re hurt immediately after the accident occurs. Adrenaline flowing in a person’s body is able to mask many types of injuries. Some may take hours or even days before realizing the true extent of their injuries. It’s possible for people to experience damage to…

If A Car Accident Wasn’t My Fault Who Pays My Deductible?

Who Pays the Deductible in a Car Accident

Not all states require the same insurance coverage for drivers. Some states are No-Fault states and some are At-Fault states and if you are involved in a car accident your state’s status will determine how your insurance claim is handled. No-Fault No-Fault means that a driver does not have to…

How to Deal with Car Accidents Caused by Common Mechanical Failures

Car Accidents Caused by Mechanical Errors

A number of factors can contribute to a car accident. Distracted driving. Impaired driving. Poor road conditions. What about mechanical malfunction or driving an unsafe vehicle? About 12% of auto accidents occur due to some type of malfunction (Source: AA1 Car) and the effects can be far-reaching. Manufacturer Malfunction, Defect,…

Car Accidents Cause Long Term Injuries, Sometimes for Life – How to Get Fair Compensation

Car Accidents and Life Long Injuries

Life can change in an instant, and for anyone who has experienced a car accident, then you know the truth of it. One second, your world is fine, and in the next, you have been struck by another vehicle, injured, and forever affected by that moment in time. Tragically, many…

After a Car Accident, Should I return to work if I am still in pain?

When to Return to Work After a Car Accident

It’s hard enough to cope with the healing process after a car accident with injuries, but the pressure to return to normal adds an additional stress to your recovery. Your doctors say to give it time, but the rest of the world seems to think you need to get back…