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After even low-speed, "minor" collisions, the path to fair claim resolution is seldom simple and predictable. Despite initially cooperating on insurance claims, liable parties often reverse course and deny reasonable reimbursement requests once the dust settles. Having experienced counsel in your corner from the outset of the process provides reassurance and leverage to secure...

The often-invisible nature of traumatic nerve injuries sustained in automobile collisions frequently conceals their ultimate severity until weeks after accidents, once unremitting pain, motor dysfunction, and activity loss manifest. Understanding common payout ranges for permanent or long-term nerve damage is key both for injury victims facing lifelong medical needs and attorneys tasked with securing...

When injured victims' rightful compensation amounts surpass the automobile liability coverage held by at-fault drivers, complexities arise in attempting full recovery. Determining available insurance assets, evaluating realistic settlement ranges given limits, understanding negligence liability beyond policies, and skillful car accident lawyer negotiation become critical for maximizing compensation from underinsured parties. In this article, Whit...

PTSD, which stands for post-traumatic stress disorder, is a serious condition that can develop after terrifying events like violent auto accidents. Sufferers involuntarily relive the trauma through intrusive memories, nightmares, and anxiety that won’t subside over time. According to the National Center for PTSD in the United States, 5% of adults (or 5 out...

Pursuing compensation after being injured by another party's negligence involves navigating a complex legal process with many phases. According to information gathered by the U.S. Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Statistics, nine out of ten tort trials involved claims of personal injury, particularly in cases involving product liability, automobile (accident), maritime, and medical...

After a collision at an intersection, Marta was certain the other driver had run a red light and struck her vehicle. However, she was dismayed when the police report indicated she was at fault for failure to yield. Marta knew she entered the intersection legally on a green light and realized she would need...

Pursuing fair compensation for injuries and damages through legal action often provides the best chance for recovery against insurance companies and wrongdoers. However, retaining a personal injury law firm's services comes with costs. Navigating the range of fee arrangements from hourly billing to contingency percentages involves important budgetary considerations for clients. Having clarity upfront...

When a negligent party’s wrongdoing inflicts mental suffering and anguish, victims may have grounds for an emotional distress claim as part of their overall personal injury compensation. Emotional distress claims seek financial compensation for diagnosed psychological damages like depression, anxiety, PTSD, and more resulting from the defendant's actions. Understanding what qualifies for emotional distress...

After an auto accident, injury victims may receive significant medical treatment covered by their health insurance plan. However, many insurers have post-settlement reimbursement rights for the bills they pay relating to crash injuries and losses. While repayment is not automatic, understanding when and how much health insurers may recover is important for those who...

When injury victims share fault or negligence contributing to an automobile accident they were involved in, recovery rights become more complex. In this article, car accident attorney Whit Drake will examine comparative negligence doctrines, insurance liability intricacies, and steps car accident lawyers can take to potentially secure some damages for clients even when they...