Uninsured Motorist Coverage is additional coverage that you purchase from your own auto insurance company that provides insurance coverage for you and others in your vehicle for injuries sustained if you are in an accident caused by a driver that has no automobile insurance. This optional coverage must be specifically
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Should I Hire An Attorney?
Should you hire an attorney? This question arises from the misconception that an injured victim will ultimately receive less money by retaining and paying an attorney. In reality, the truth is that those people who do not retain an attorney invariably receive smaller settlement offers and ultimately recover significantly less
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As soon as possible. The sooner we are able to begin researching your claim, the better your odds are for success. There may even already be an active case against the pharmaceutical company that harmed you and your added involvement will likely increase the odds of establishing a successful mass
Continue ReadingCan I Sue the Truck Driver’s Trucking Company For My Injuries And Other Damages?
YES!!! Even though interstate trucking companies routinely lease equipment and drivers to avoid the costs of ownership, maintenance and actual employment of drivers, various state and federal regulations still require certain mandatory insurance requirements. In general, the driver (owner/operator) is still considered an “employee” of the trucking company for purposes
Continue ReadingWhat Exactly Is A “Commercial Vehicle”?
A “commercial vehicle” is a vehicle used in the normal course of business and/or for the transportation of various commercial goods. Examples include eighteen-wheeler tractor trailers, tanker trucks, delivery vehicles, and other large freight trucks. Commercial vehicles are often larger and more powerful than typical passenger vehicles and typically require a
Continue ReadingDo I Really Need an Attorney For My Car Wreck Claim?
YES!!! An experienced auto accident attorney’s skill, experience, and knowledge will add to the value of your claim by presenting each and every relevant medical and legal fact to an opposing insurance company adjuster, insurance defense attorney, or jury. Additionally, the attorney will, with input from you, handle all of
Continue ReadingWhat Is Under-Insured Motorist (UIM) Coverage? … And How Does It Work?
Under-Insured Motorist (UIM) coverage is additional coverage that you purchase from your own auto insurance carrier that is designed to step in when the driver who was at fault for the accident does not have enough insurance coverage to fairly and adequately compensate the accident victim(s) for their injuries and
Continue ReadingCan I Get Reimbursed For Lost Wages Or Lost Income?
YES! … Lost Wages (if you are an employee) and Lost Income (if you are self-employed) are recoverable from the date of accident until the day you return to work. Your employer will need to verify that you were not able to work and your medical provider needs to give
Continue ReadingI Was In An Auto Accident …. Can I Get A Rental Car?
YES! … You are entitled to reimbursement from the responsible party’s insurance company for a reasonable period of time. The person who caused the accident and who caused you to lose the ability to drive your own vehicle is legally responsible to (1) provide a rental car during the period
Continue ReadingWhat Determines Who Is At Fault In An Auto Accident?
For the law to make someone pay when there’s been a car, truck or motorcycle accident, three things must be present. First, there has to be a rule or accepted way of doing things that wasn’t followed. This is called “Duty”. The rules of driving are what everyone learns in
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