Car Accidents

After a car accident, it's important to protect your rights while providing assistance to others.

Before you make a car accident claim, get answers to common questions about fault, insurance coverage, the settlement process, and much more.

Find out when you're legally or contractually obligated to report a car accident.

If you're driving a leased vehicle and you get involved in an accident, here's what to keep in mind.

Especially when a violation of the law is involved, a driver who hits a pedestrian might face criminal charges in addition to civil liability.

In certain situations (and certain states), a parent can be financially responsible for damages when a teen driver causes an accident.

Si no cuenta con el seguro obligatorio de automóvil en Estados Unidos, podría enfrentar sanciones incluso si no fue responsable del accidente.

Descubra qué hacer después de un accidente de tránsito con fuga y cuál podría ser la mejor opción para cubrir sus pérdidas y lesiones.

Continúe leyendo para obtener más información sobre qué hacer si aún debe dinero de un automóvil que ha sido considerado como "pérdida total."

Whose insurance covers vehicle damage after a car accident, and how do you get your car fixed?

If an insurance company totals your car, you're still stuck with the terms of your car loan.

If you're making an insurance claim for vehicle damage after a car accident, a demand letter sets the stage for settlement talks.

Damage to the vehicles involved in an accident can often help tell the story of who was at fault for the crash.

The success of a car accident claim often hinges on showing that the other driver was to blame for the crash.

What does the police report contain, and how is it used during a car accident settlement or lawsuit?

A look at "total loss" designations after a car accident, and your insurance claim options.

It’s usually not a good idea to talk to the other driver’s insurance company after a car accident, unless you're making a claim with them.

The car insurance company's first settlement offer is often just that—a first offer. So what are your options as far as a response?

How do you decide when it's time to put settlement talks on hold and file a car accident lawsuit in court?

From your background to details about the crash, here are the kinds of questions to expect at your car accident deposition.

The vast majority of all car accident insurance claims are resolved before any lawsuit is filed.

When you need to report a car accident in California, the time limit for filing a car accident lawsuit in California courts, and more.

The Florida deadline for filing a car accident lawsuit, the state's rules on shared fault for a crash, and drivers' legal duties to report a car accident in Florida.

How fault affects a Texas car accident case, deadlines for filing a car accident lawsuit in Texas courts, and more.

Motorcycle riders face unique risks on the road, and an injury claim after a motorcycle accident can bring unique challenges.

Learn about five of the most common causes of motorcycles accidents.

Motorcycle accidents can lead to serious injuries, which often creates a need for an experienced lawyer.

If you were driving under the influence and caused a car accident, here's what you need to know about your liability for injuries and vehicle damage.

If a responding police officer sees some indication that drug or alcohol use played a part in your car accident, you might face some form of testing.

A DUI car accident comes with a number of negative consequences, and car insurance rates and "insurability" will surely be impacted.

If you get into a traffic accident as a bicyclist, what you do at the scene and immediately after is crucial.

Bicyclists must follow most of the same traffic laws as other vehicle operators, so bicyclists can be deemed at fault for causing an accident.

State law helmet requirements for e-bike and bicycle riders, and how injury cases might be affected when helmet laws are violated.