Car Accidents - Page 3

A reasonable car accident settlement covers the expenses and losses you incurred due to the negligence of the at-fault driver. It can be hard to fully assess your damages on your own. With the help and guidance of a personal injury lawyer, you can ensure no late-coming or hidden costs are omitted from your list of recoverable damages before starting the negotiation process.  Your lawyer...

If you have been injured in a car accident, you might have a viable injury case against parties other than the other driver. In some instances, you could sue a company if their employee crashes their vehicle into yours. You may even be able to sue the employee in addition to the employer, although this will depend on the specifics of your car accident. It is not always clear if you can...

Insurance is not complete protection against being sued for a car accident. Certain circumstances can still leave you open to liability, such as failing to report the accident or if the other party suffered serious injuries. However, insurance coverage will generally provide you with an attorney for your defense.

When You Can Be Sued

Car insurance certainly does help protect you...

After a minor car accident in Pennsylvania, you may not have to call the police. State law only requires that you file an accident report in specific situations, including if someone was hurt or if you were in a hit and run accident, among other scenarios. However, just because you may not be required to call the police, does not mean you shouldn’t. Filing a police report after a car accident, even a minor one, can impact on your ability to recover fair...

Whether or not you should move your car after an accident depends on your situation. Accidents can vary in severity and damage. Moving your car may be more dangerous on certain roads and in certain situations than others. The priority is the safety of everyone involved, followed by preserving evidence for an investigation.

When to Move Your Car After an Accident

While every accident has different variables, it may be wise to move your car if:

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