Category: MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENTS

If you were to get injured in a motor vehicle accident, then you would need to contact your insurance company. If you were denied coverage, you would have good reason for getting an lawyer. At that point, the task of negotiating with the insurer would then become the lawyer’s responsibility. Based on those negotiations, your personal injury lawyer in Trenton might indicate that you can improve your chances for getting compensated by taking advantage of the process known as mediation. (more…)

Tort claims is a term that is often thrown around by those who have been seriously injured in an accident. While the term may be randomly used often, many people don’t fully understand what a tort claim is and if they would even qualify to make one. The simplest explanation of a tort claim is one where a person who has been injured by another in an accident seeks compensation from the person who caused the accident. (more…)

If you’re an Ontario resident, or sometimes even a visitor to Ontario, and have been injured in a car accident, you have the right to sue the at-fault driver for additional financial compensation. You have the right to sue for additional damages and loss that isn’t covered by your vehicle accident benefits. (more…)

Most people understand that reporting is required after a major car accident. A minor accident can cause some confusion with people not knowing what to do. What many people don’t realize is that even with some minor accidents, if you don’t take the right steps and report the accident, there could be serious legal consequences to deal with in the future. (more…)

If someone has died due to the negligence of an individual or company, those left behind have rights to file a civil lawsuit that seeks damages from the individual or company that was responsible for that death. This lawsuit is called a wrongful death suit. Every state has their own specific rules that cover a wrongful death claim however, there are some general rules that you will find in almost every state on this type of claim. Thus, what needs to be established in order to prove a wrongful death case? (more…)

If you are filing a personal injury claim due to a vehicle accident or an injury due to some other reason, or if you are filing a medical malpractice claim, you first need to submit a demand letter to the insurance company representing the individual or business, you are filing a claim against. (more…)

You never know when an accident will happen. Something as simple as switching the radio channels will take your eyes away from the road for just a second, only to look up in time to hit someone from behind. This scenario is a common occurrence when driving. Even the simplest of accidents can cause a lot of damage. If you have been hit by someone, you may need to hire an injury lawyer. You need follow these rules below to make sure that you don’t cost yourself any compensation. (more…)

Being involved in a car accident is undoubtedly something absolutely horrific and particularly devastating and worrisome. The thing that you need to take into very serious consideration, though is that you would have to start thinking about the way you will pay for all of the undergoing medical expenses without being able to work as much or at all. (more…)

While it’s true that a car accident itself could be a terrifying and even lethal occurrence, it is necessary to be well aware of the things that you’d have to do. If you were involved in one and you will want to claim legal compensation afterwards. Failing to do so is going to cause serious financial issues, which are going to make the entire experience even worse than it already is. (more…)

Submitting a letter to the insurance company is something that you’d have to do when you are involved in a car accident, want to file a personal injury claim or you want to receive compensation for any other type of incident that caused you injuries. If you’ve already presented the insurance company with a letter of demand, your entire claim might be centered on a few different calls held with an insurance adjuster. (more…)