Have you been in a car accident? There are steps that you must take—things that you are legally required to do and things that strengthen your position on the issues of liability and damages—to protect your rights later in the process. Of course nearly all of these...
Truck Accidents
Dealing With Your Insurance Company
Dealing With Your Insurance Company After an Accident Many people stay with the same auto liability insurance carrier for decades, paying premiums year after year without question, and then are shocked at the shabby treatment they receive when they have been involved...
Dealing With the Insurance Company for the Party Who Hit You
You will be contacted by the insurance carrier for the person who hit you within days, sometimes within hours, of the accident. Typically, you will receive a telephone call from a claim adjuster inquiring first about your physical condition and then requesting a...
The Dangers of Driving While Fatigued
Being tired while driving is a recipe for disaster. Your reaction times are slower, your judgement is impaired, and you can become moody and aggressive. The NHTSA estimates that drowsiness contributes to more than 100,000 collisions each year resulting in 1,500 deaths...
What is “no-fault” Insurance?
“No-fault” insurance, or “Personal Injury Protection” (PIP) as it may be called outside of New York State, pays your medical bills and part of your lost wages for injuries resulting from a motor vehicle accident. It does not matter who caused the accident. In certain...