Vehicle Accidents
After a car accident, how do insurance companies and courts establish who was at fault? What steps can you take to protect your legal rights after you've been involved in an accident? How will car insurance policy limits affect an injury claim? We'll answer these questions and many more in this section, plus you'll find in-depth coverage of different types of vehicle accidents.
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Get answers to your questions about fault, proof, and insurance after a traffic accident.
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Do Minor Vehicle Accidents Need to Be Reported?
Find out when you're legally or contractually obligated to report an accident.
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What are the Most Common Vehicle Accident Injuries?
A look at soft tissue injuries and other common kinds of injuries suffered by drivers and passengers.
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What If My Accident Injuries Don't Show Up Right Away?
Vehicle accident injuries can be late-appearing. Here's how to protect your health and your legal rights
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Do I Need to Pay Tax on a Vehicle Accident Settlement or Judgment?
The taxability of your award depends on the type of loss being compensated. Get the details here.
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¿Necesito reportar un accidente menor?
Existen dos entidades a las que puede informar de un accidente menor, y se aplican diferentes consideraciones a cada una. Continúe leyendo para obtener más información.
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Las consecuencias por choque y fuga: si abandonas la escena de un accidente automovilístico
Las sanciones por un pega y huye varían de estado a estado y pueden ser bastante graves. Veremos las consecuencias en este artículo.
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Mi auto es una "pérdida total," pero todavia tengo el préstamo de auto
Continúe leyendo para obtener más información sobre qué hacer si aún debe dinero de un automóvil que ha sido considerado como "pérdida total."
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¿Pueden adjudicarse daños por dolor y sufrimiento después de un accidente automovilístico?
Incluso después de una colisión aparentemente menor, su reclamación probablemente incluirá un componente de daños por "dolor y sufrimiento." Así es como funciona.
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¿Es la culpa automática en un caso de accidente automovilístico de colisión por la parte trasera?
El conductor que no respeta la distancia de seguridad usualmente, pero no siempre, es culpable del accidente de colisión por la parte trasera.
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¿Qué sucede si mis lesiones por el accidente no aparecen de inmediato?
Las lesiones por accidentes con vehículos pueden aparecer con posterioridad. A continuación, cómo proteger su salud y sus derechos legales.
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La compañía de seguro dice que mi automóvil es pérdida total. ¿Qué debería hacer ahora?
Una mirada al proceso de reclamación de daños al vehículo y sus opciones si no está de acuerdo con la valoración de la compañía de seguro de su vehículo.
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Pedestrian Hit By a Car: Legal Options
You probably have a claim against the other driver, but the local municipality may also be liable.
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Consequences of a Hit and Run Accident
It's never a good idea to flee the scene of a car accident. Here's why.
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Sample Demand Letter: Pedestrian Hit By a Car
Here's an example of a professional and persuasive demand letter where a pedestrian was hit by a car.
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Establish who's at fault for a car, motorcycle, or bicycle accident.
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Car Accident Defenses: Contributory and Comparative Negligence
Recovery may be limited when an accident victim negligently contributes to the cause of the accident.
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Car Accidents and Negligence: When You Are Liable for Another Person's Driving
You may be legally responsible for a car accident even if you weren't in the car.
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Car Accident Vehicle Damage: Your Auto Repair Options
If your vehicle was damaged in a car accident, you want to know how to go about getting it repaired -- and who will be responsible
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The Insurance Company Says My Car is a Total Loss -- What Now?
A look at the vehicle damage claim process and your options if you disagree with the insurance company's valuation of your car.
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Sample Demand Letter: Claim for Vehicle Damage After a Car Accident
A lot of car accident cases involve no personal injury, only claims for damage to a vehicle.
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If You're in a Car Accident and You Don't Have Insurance
If you don’t carry mandatory car insurance, you could face penalties even if the accident wasn’t your fault.
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Car Accident Claims and Lost Wages
If you've lost income because of your car accident injuries, that's a recoverable component of your damages, but you'll need to back up your claim with the right documentation.
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When to Represent Yourself in a Car Accident Claim
Self-representation always comes with risks, but there are a few situations in which it might be relatively safe to handle your car accident claim yourself.
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Checklist of Records to Gather After a Car Accident
Getting your hands on the right documentation can be crucial to your car accident case. This checklist can help.
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Bicycle vs. Car Accidents: Common Liability Issues
A look at "side of the road" rules and other factors that play a role in many traffic accidents between cars and bicycles.
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Are Bicyclists Ever Liable for Traffic Accidents?
Bicyclists must follow most of the same traffic laws as other vehicle operators, which means a bicyclist can be deemed at fault for causing a car accident.
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Bike Accidents: What to Do After the Crash
If you are on a bicycle and get into an accident with a car or truck, what you do at the accident scene and immediately after is crucial.
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Motorcycle Accidents: An Overview
The basics of motorcycle accidents -- risks, liability, defects, and what to do if you are in an accident.
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Motorcycle Accidents: Lane Splitting
If an accident occurs when a motorcycle is lane splitting, who is at fault?
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How Much is My Motorcycle Accident Injury Claim Worth?
Here's what to consider when you're trying to put a dollar value on your motorcycle accident claim.
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- Defamation, Slander and Libel
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