Can I recover more than the insurance policy limit after a car accident
Arizona law allows car accident victims to seek damages sustained in a car accident against the at-fault parties. When you file a claim against the at-fault driver, it’s usually his/her insurance company that settles the claim and pays the compensation according to the limits on the insurance policy. But what happens when the damages and […]
How can we prevent truck accidents
Among all the traffic accidents, truck accidents have a high rate of severe and fatal injuries. So it’s best not to get into one. After all, prevention is better than cure. However, even despite all the best intentions out there, truck accidents do happen. So if you or your loved one got injured in a […]
How to file a claim for bodily injury from a car accident – Volume 2
In our previous posts we talked about how to determine the at fault party in a car accident and what information / proof can be used. We will continue focusing on the remainder of the process, who to contact and how to file a claim. Who should you contact after a car accident? Immediately following […]
How to file a claim for body injury from a car accident – Volume 1
The majority of car accident claims are part of the personal injury law. As such, the liability is determined on the concept of negligence. So if you were in a car accident that happened due to another driver’s negligence, you are entitled to be compensated for all the losses you sustained due to your injury. […]
Should you hire an attorney if the car accident wasn’t your fault?
After being in a car accident, some people wonder if they should hire an attorney or not. Legally, you’re not obligated to, but it should be in your best interest to schedule an appointment with lawyer so you can learn more about your rights. This applies specifically if the car accident wasn’t your fault. In […]
What if it’s not just a whiplash?
Minimizing your injuries is a typical thing after a car accident. People, when they don’t seem to be obviously hurt, tend to ignore the need to seek medical attention and avoid high bills. That might seem like a good idea at that time, but ignoring medical attention after a car accident can be a really […]
Dashcam Evidence in Motor Vehicle Accidents
Dashcam Evidence in Motor Vehicle Accidents As soon as we leave our homes, we’re on camera just about everywhere we go. Cameras are on roadways, at gas stations, supermarkets, hardware stores, bus stops, train stations, and airports. You can even mount a camera to the dashboard or rearview mirror of your personal vehicle, and it […]
10 Steps to Take Following a Car Accident
10 Steps to Take Following a Car Accident If you are involved in a car accident, you are going to be shaken up. Even so, there are steps that you must take to ensure the safety of all concerned and to protect yourself against false claims. Unfortunately, some people will claim for more damage than […]
Traffic Crashes in Road Construction Zones
In many parts of the United States, it’s either winter or road construction season. Road construction zones are hazardous. Motorists, their passengers and construction workers are injured or killed in accidents in those zones every year. Nearly all of those accidents are completely preventable, and the overwhelming majority of them are caused by carelessness and […]
Never Give the Other Insurance Company a Statement After an Accident
After a car crash, bicycle crash or a pedestrian accident, you might receive a phone call or even an unannounced visit from an insurance adjuster who works for the insurer of the person who caused your injuries and damages. No matter how sympathetic that individual might sound, he or she isn’t contacting you as a […]
