One of the first rules you must know in personal injury is that the person responsible for causing the car accident can be held liable for the cost of any necessary vehicle repairs. This can include something as simple as…
Whiplash is defined as “a non-medical term used to describe neck pain following an injury to the soft tissues of the neck (specifically ligaments, tendons and muscles)”. It is important to note that damages in a whiplash case are normally…
There are a number of dos and don’ts when it comes to handling matters after a crash, some of these include the following: Do not wait too long before getting medical treatment - it is best to seek medical treatment immediately…
Witness statements support the following factors in a car accident case: Support claims of innocence It must be noted that an injured person’s compensation award can be reduced or completely eliminated if he or she is found to have been…
After a car accident your car insurance claim may be denied for: coverage reasons due to your alleged negligence without adequate explanation, In such cases a car accident lawyer can be a valuable asset to have when appealing a denied…
Admission of Guilt and Liability Generally, most people are aware that it is of the utmost importance to watch what they say after a car accident. This is especially so at the scene of the accident. However, this is a…
There are a number of scenarios that require the expertise of a car accident attorney, some include the following: You have permanent or lingering injuries Moderate or severe car accident injuries may result in lingering or permanent damages that require…
Negligence and the Reasonable Person Standard This article will discuss the application of negligence with regards to the reasonable person standard. According to the Cornell Law School Legal Information Institute negligence is defined as “a failure to behave with the…
Amending a Police Report After a car accident, it is likely that a law enforcement officer will come to the accident scene. The police will compile the information relating to the accident which is a police report. It must be…
A person who causes someone else to suffer personal injury can be held liable if found to be negligent by law. It must be noted that negligence has a specific legal definition. However, it is necessary to understand this definition…
