Motor Vehicle Accident
10 Step Car Accident Checklist
Critical Steps to Include in Your Car Accident Checklist Serious car accidents are incredibly frightening and can have life-changing effects on those involved. In most cases, legal issues are not top of mind for those having been involved in a motor vehicle accident. Nevertheless, your actions starting right after the accident can have a significant…
Read More5 Reasons You Should Consider an Auto Accident Lawyer
If another driver leaves you injured in a car accident, you may not know where to turn for help. In fact, after being injured in an auto accident, you may be at your most vulnerable and are unlikely to want to take on anything more than recovering from the injuries you’ve sustained. Your car accident…
Read MoreWhat are My Options After a Seat Belt Injury?
How to Proceed After a Seat Belt Injury Statistics show that seat belts save lives. In fact, in 2014, seat belts are reported to have saved approximately 13,000 lives. Having your body restrained during high-speed collisions greatly reduces the risk that you will end up injured or even killed if an accident occurs. Even though…
Read MoreWhat to do After Being Involved in a Car Accident
How to Respond After a Car Accident Statistics reveal that over six million accidents occur in the United States each year. While many of these accidents only involve property damage, some also involve serious injuries. If you are involved in a motor vehicle accident, you likely feel overwhelmed and confused about how to respond to…
Read MoreWhat is the Average Car Accident Settlement?
The Basics of a Car Accident Settlement The average car accident settlement a victim receives after an auto accident is a hard thing to calculate. A personal injury settlement amount really depends heavily on the specific details of the case. There are, however, some ways to come to broad estimates that can help you understand…
Read MoreShould I Have Bodily Injury Liability Insurance?
While you might have heard of Bodily Injury Liability, many people are confused about what exactly this type of insurance includes. Bodily Injury Liability (or, BIL for short) protects a victim if you are responsible for causing an accident with serious injuries. The amount of compensation that BIL will pay accident victims is based on…
Read MoreWhat to do if you Have Common Whiplash Symptoms
Common Whiplash Symptoms and How to Respond Each year, millions of people in the United States are injured in car accidents. While some of these people can pursue legal action to obtain compensation, many individuals are unable to receive adequate payment for the resulting damages. One of the reasons why people are often unable to…
Read MoreThe Nature of Single-Car Accidents
A single-vehicle accident occurred in New Jersey’s Union Township in May 2018. The accident was determined to have occurred when the vehicle struck a utility pole, which caused it to roll onto its side then land upright. One person was seen by medical professionals at the scene of the accident but was not taken to…
Read MoreWhat is the “Move Over” Law?
Each year in New Jersey, there are numerous tragic accidents that occur due to the failure of drivers to obey the state’s “move over” law. One of the reasons these accidents occur is that some drivers in New Jersey are not certain what the state’s move over law requires. In practice, however, law enforcement in…
Read MoreSteps to Receiving a Cash Settlement After an Accident
Each year, a large number of individuals are involved in accidents that leave them with large medical bills and lost wages. These expenses can result in individuals facing a large amount of debt. Fortunately, accident victims are legally entitled to claim compensation for various types of damages that can arise from accidents. While this right…
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