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Key Points: Table of Contents What is a Car Accident Settlement and When is it Binding? A car accident settlement is actually an enforceable contract. It is a legal agreement between the parties involved in a car accident, where the at-fault party or their insurance company agrees to pay a sum of money to the […]
Key Points: After being involved in a car accident, you may assume that an auto insurance company will swiftly acknowledge their driver’s fault, issue cash to cover all accident-related costs, and promptly resolve the matter. Ideally, the process would be seamless: you’d receive a check in the mail a few days post-accident, fully covering all […]
Key Points: Table of Contents When a Child is Injured in a Car Accident, What Should Parents Do? Children Often Can’t Communicate the Full Extent of Their Injuries It can be hard for small children to accurately communicate if they’re okay or if something is wrong. They struggle with articulating their feelings, both physically and […]
Key Points: Table of Contents Who Should I Get Witness Statements from After an Accident? Often, there’s at least one person who saw the accident, unless it happened somewhere very remote. People who were there when the accident happened are generally the best witnesses: Other Drivers: Other drivers are likely to witness what happened, either […]
Key Points: Table of Contents Bruise from Car Accidents are Very Common Following a car accident, victims commonly experience bruising. Because this can be a signal that there is a serious underlying problem, however, bruising shouldn’t be ignored. Even if you imagine the bruising is “nothing” it’s a good idea to let a physician look […]
Key Points: Table of Contents What Are the Symptoms of Whiplash? The symptoms of whiplash can vary from person to person, but they often include: While the nature and severity of injuries may vary, whiplash can lead to serious issues down the road, like herniated discs, nerve damage, and chronic pain. What’s the Key Symptom […]
Key Points: Table of Contents Losing someone you love in a car accident is not only traumatic but can also be financially devastating. Giving your loved one the funeral they deserve can help ease the pain and provide some closure, but planning a funeral and paying the expenses can be overwhelming. When a loved one […]
Key Points: As you know, rib injuries are painful! Your rib cage surrounds and protects your vital organs and moves and flexes every time you breathe, stretch, or laugh (or cry). Sometimes treatment is available. Other times the doctor may, or has, told you there is nothing he or she can do except prescribe some […]
Key Points: Table of Contents What You Say After a Car Accident Can Mean the Difference Between Winning and Losing Being injured in a car accident can be a traumatizing experience, and the stress and emotions you feel in the aftermath may cause you to say things that can be used as evidence against you […]
Key Points: When a driver purchases automobile coverage from an insurance company, that company promises to provide protection under the terms of the policy. In other words, when an accident happens, there is an expectation that the insurer will cover any claims brought against that driver. Usually this means payment for personal injuries, including medical […]
