Being in a car accident, especially a minor one, can seem like a major inconvenience. Having to deal with police reports, the insurance companies, going to the doctor to make sure you aren’t injured, exchanging information with the other drivers and witnesses, renting...
Car accidents happen when you least expect. It’s important to remember some key things if/when you get into a car accident: Immediately Call The Police It doesn’t matter whether the accident was a small fender-bender or a severe accident; you should...
If another driver causes an accident and you lose your job due to your injuries, you are entitled to recover damages for lost earnings. You are entitled to sue for special and general damages. Special Damages Special damages, also called economic damages,...
When drivers get into accidents, they typically sue each other, not the insurance companies. Insurance companies provide legal representation (a defense lawyer), handle their driver’s liability claims or lawsuits, and indemnify (pay some or all of the damages) other...
Most car owners know that their fancy new wheels will start depreciating the minute they drive off the dealer’s lot. If your new car sustains damage in an accident, its value will plummet even further. Luckily, there are a few ways to avoid losing as much money when...
Unfortunately, there are many myths surrounding car accident injuries, claims, and lawsuits, and any one of them could result in lost compensation for your injury. The most common myths that continue to circulate about crash cases include: Car accident laws are the...
Parents frequently ask me if their child’s car seat has to be replaced after an accident. The short answer: most likely. If you are in any car crash, whether it’s a fender bender or something much more serious, there is a good chance your child restraints will need to...
Car accidents are traumatic events, even when there is no visible damage. Often you experience a mental fog after a car accident. This makes it hard to focus. Absent broken bones or lacerations, you may not be immediately aware that you have suffered an injury....
One common question that we’re asked by potential clients who have been injured in a Washington accident is: “How much is my case worth?” The truth is, injury cases are about people, and because all people are different, the value of every case is...
No one expects to have a car crash, but more than 6 million people in the U.S. are involved in crashes every year. Almost one-third of these accidents resulted in injury. In 2001, nearly 42,000 people died on America's roadways. Clearly, accidents are a...
