How do I support myself financially if I am hurt? Can my attorney loan me money?
Your attorney is allowed to and normally will advance case costs, which may include related medical expenses as well as court costs and other incurred expenses. Your attorney is not a bank, however, and is not allowed to loan you money except under extraordinary...
What Can I Recover If The Other Party Isn’t Insured?
No Insurance If the other party isn’t insured, you can recover from your own insurance company if you have uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage (UM). It’s always a good idea to purchase UM coverage with the same limits as your liability coverage. If the other...
Does It Hurt My Case If I Have Been Involved In Previous Accidents And Filed Suit?
Prior Accident Not necessarily. Someone who causes an accident “takes his victim as he finds him”, and is responsible for whatever injuries he causes or aggravates. Just because you were injured before doesn’t mean you can’t be injured again; on the contrary, you may...
Do I Have A Case Even If There Isn’t Any Property Damage To My Car?
Minor Impact Claim If you are injured you have an injury case regardless of the damage to your car. Modern vehicles are built to withstand low speed crashes, but your body isn’t. You may have an easier time convincing an adjuster, judge, or jury of the seriousness...
Am I Obligated To Speak To The Insurance Adjuster From My Insurance Company After An Accident? What About The Insurance Company For The Other Driver?
Dealing With Insurance Adjusters Nothing in the law obligates you to speak to any insurance adjuster. But your contract with your own insurance company almost certainly obligates you to speak with them if you’re going to make a claim against them or if the other...
Tips On Filing An Accident Claim
How To File Your Claim After A Wreck Being in an auto accident is one of the most jarring experiences a person can have in a day or even in their life. From a minor nuisance that takes up valuable time to a life altering situation, car accidents are something...
What Is “UM” Coverage And How Does It Help My Claim?
UNINSURED/UNDERINSURED COVERAGE: When it comes to driving around in your car, nothing is more important than being safe. Accidents happen every day, leaving people injured or even possibly dead. You cannot put a price on your own life or the life of others which is...
Injuries Commonly Caused By Air Bag Deployment
Air Bag Injuries According to Safecar.gov, airbags are designed to deploy in moderate or severe crashes in frontal or near frontal collisions. These are defined as hitting a fixed barrier at 8-14mph or more and/or striking a parked car of equal size to the barrier at...
How Do You Treat Back Injuries After A Car Wreck
Surgical Procedures For Back Injuries Back pain is very common and can be debilitating; whether minor or major, it can stop you in your tracks and keep you from enjoying a fully functioning lifestyle. This includes lost work time and the inability to enjoy time with...
How Do You Treat A Herniated Disc
Surgical Procedures Associated With A Herniated Disc A herniated disc is painful and significantly impacts one’s quality of life, especially when it comes as a result of a motor vehicle accident or another person’s negligent act. This is because the physiological...
