Car Accident Resources

Following an injury, it’s standard practice for an insurance company to ask you to give a recorded statement. If you feel pressured or are unsure, don’t give the insurance company a head start. Get the advice of an attorney who knows what they’re doing and proceed accordingly.

Insurance companies have a very high incentive to settle your case early versus understanding the true nature and extent of the injuries. If they can get you paid with a low-ball settlement, the quicker you’re off the books. Most often their offer doesn’t cover all of your expenses including medical, but in a time of need, people feel as if they have to settle or they’re being told this is the only offer.

Statistics are astounding when it comes to how many people drive around without insurance. First, make sure you have underinsured motorist protection. You may have it on your policy already and not even know it. Other things to consider: Were the roads safely designed? Was somebody intoxicated? Just because you’ve been struck and injured by someone that doesn’t have insurance, you are not without options and support.

Every day we’re asked the same questions by just about every one of our clients. Do I have a case? Can you help me? How do I pursue my case? It’s never a straightforward answer. There’s so much analysis that needs to go into it. Who’s at fault? How many potential people are at fault? What are your damages and then how did this affect your life? Those are all questions that will be discussed if you give us a call.

Liability in a car accident lawsuit is typically based on negligence. Negligence by another driver often results in the violation of traffic laws or other forms of unsafe driving that puts others at risk. Sometimes defendants in personal injury lawsuits can be subject to strict liability if a product or manufacturing defect is a substantial factor in causing the accident or in contributing to more serious injuries.

Evidence in a motor vehicle collision must be carefully evaluated so the responsible parties and the basis for fault can be identified. Various parties may be financially responsible for causing an accident such as other drivers, a driver’s employer, the vehicle’s owner, public entities for unsafe roads, a vehicle manufacturer for defective vehicles or parts, a business over-serving alcohol to a visibly intoxicated individual (Dram Shop Act) or serving to minors, and more.