Hit-and-run accidents are infuriating. It's not fair to the victim, and it's illegal to leave the scene of an accident-any accident, no matter how minor. You may certainly pull your vehicles out of the way of traffic if no one is gravely injured and the vehicles are...
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Can I Claim Worker’s Compensation for an Accident on the Way to Work?
When you get injured on the job, worker's compensation covers your medical bills and lost wages. While worker's compensation seems more important for those who work jobs that involve physical labor, office workers can also get injured, especially when traveling in the...
What Happens When you Get Hit by a Car while Riding Your Bicycle?
Ask any commuting cyclist: The rules change when you commute on your bike. Not only are you more exposed to accident an injury, you also don't have your car insurance to protect you in the event of an accident.In most cases, cyclists are protected by state and local...
What Happens if I am in an Accident While Traveling Out of State?
When you are in a different state, your car insurance becomes a huge asset. That's because your insurance will generally conform the laws of the state where you are driving.So, if you drive from a fault state to a no-fault state, your car insurance will behave like...
Can a Passenger in my Car Sue After an Accident?
If you are in an accident with a car full of passengers-or even just one-and someone gets hurt, you can bet they are going to want to recover compensation for their injuries. Whether they sue you or the other driver depends on who is found liable for the accident. If...
Should I Give the Other Insurance Company a Written Statement About my Accident?
After a car accident, the insurance company for the other driver is going to call you, likely with a young, friendly voice on the phone asking for a statement. They should identify themselves, what company that they are with and ask that you talk to them about the...
What is the Statute of Limitations for Car Accident Claims?
When you get injured in a car accident, the clock starts running on how long you have to file a claim for injury. If you don't even know that you're injured yet because you're injured in a way that's not apparent until later, such as with concussions and some other...
What Happens When a New Car is Totaled in an Accident?
Everyone who has ever bought a brand-new car has had someone tell them that it loses value the moment you drive it off the lot. It's true. But to many people, that one fact isn't enough to dissuade them from the joy of owning a car that's never been driven by anyone...
Do I have to tell my Insurance that my Injuries were Caused by Someone Else?
You're driving to pick up your child from school when you're hit from behind. It's minor-neither car has any damage. You decide to get their information just in case, but your car is fine. You don't need to make a claim. No big deal.But then the next day, your neck...
What is Proximate Cause?
In a personal injury case, the plaintiff has the burden of proving that their injury was caused by the defendant's negligence. To prove this, you must be able to show that the person who injured you had a duty to exercise care, that they neglected that duty, and that...