Car Accident Blog

In many cases, a car that is run off the road flips over or slams into another object. The damage to the vehicle can be severe. Furthermore, run-off car accidents can cause serious injuries to the passengers in the vehicle that is run off the road. There are many causes of run-off car accidents. A lot of those causes are the fault of another driver who might be liable for the injuries and damages caused by the crash. What Causes Run-Off Car Accidents? Aggressive driving...

When you are injured in a car accident, you expect the insurance company for the other driver to treat you with respect and settle your injury claim fairly and timely. That is the main purpose of the state requiring insurance coverage for drivers, so that injured victims have a means of seeking and receiving compensation when they are injured in a crash. Problems arise when insurance companies act in bad faith. However, some insurance providers do not act in good faith when they handle an...

Being involved in an automobile accident can be stressful, especially if you suffer injuries because of the accident. In addition to dealing with the pain and suffering caused by a physical injury, you also must deal with the cost of medical care. Depending on the severity of automobile accident injuries, the cost of medical treatment can be expensive. Who pays for medical care after an auto accident?

Some car accidents involve only property damages. However, what happens when you are involved in a car accident with injuries? Do you do anything different other than going to the doctor? Do you need to contact a California car accident attorney because you were injured in an automobile accident? At The [firm-name], our legal team is here to answer your questions after a car accident. We explain your legal rights and the steps you need to take to protect your rights during a free consultation. What...

California is an at-fault state for motor vehicle accidents. Therefore, accident victims must prove that another party was responsible for causing the collision before they can receive compensation from those parties for injuries, losses, and damages. Some circumstances can make it more difficult to determine fault for a car crash, as in the case of a multiple vehicle accident.

Being involved in a car accident may result in a variety of physical injuries. Some injuries are easy to identify because they have outward symptoms, such as bleeding from cuts and abrasions. Other injuries may also be easily identified because of the symptoms, such as broken bones. However, other injuries may not be as easy to identify because the symptoms are subtle, or the symptoms could point to multiple causes. Chest pains after a car accident should be treated very seriously. There could be several...

Social media can hurt your accident claim. It is that simple. Insurance companies and defense teams are always looking for information they can use to mitigate liability. Mitigating liability means less money for a claim, and that is the goal when settling or litigating a personal injury claim. Social media can provide a wealth of information about an accident victim. Unfortunately, this information can result in an accident victim receiving much less for their injury claim than their case is worth. Three Ways Social Media...

Words hurt. There is no way around it. The old schoolyard taunt claiming that stones hurt, but words don’t is simply not true. Our words have consequences. For example, what you say after a car accident can hurt your ability to receive full compensation for your injuries and damages. Unfortunately, the moments and days after a car accident can be overwhelming and frustrating. It is common to be stressed and suffering from shock. It is easy to say things that you might not mean or...

Labor Day Weekend is the unofficial end of summer. Many individuals and families take advantage of the long weekend to take one last trip. Even if you do not take advantage of the long weekend for a road trip, you may notice increased traffic in your hometown. Over the Labor Day holiday, you can reduce your risk for a car accident by more closely following several safe driving behaviors. Safe Driving Suggestions for the Labor Day Holiday Slow Down With an increase in traffic, you...