Why is it important to purchase underinsured motorist coverage? If you have an accident with somebody who doesn’t have proper insurance in place, your only way to get a recovery would be uninsured motorist coverage. It’s vital that you talk to your insurance agent or a lawyer that can walk you through the steps and … Continue reading “Why Do I Need Uninsured Motorist Insurance?”

So how do you know if you have under insured motorist coverage? Your policy will tell you; the policies are terribly long and complicated. The best thing to do is contact your insurance agent or contact a lawyer, a lawyer should be able to give you a free review of your policy. See what coverages … Continue reading “How Do I Know if I Have Uninsured Motorist Insurance?”

If a defendant files for bankruptcy its not necessarily any your case. You need to have a lawyer to fight for you oftentimes the lawyer can go after the insurance policies that cover that Corporation or they may be able to get involved in the bankruptcy proceeding get recovery for you. It’s important to talk … Continue reading “What if the Defendant Files Bankruptcy?”

So, what if you file bankruptcy does that mean you can’t make a claim for personal injury or wrongful death if you get injured by somebody? No, it doesn’t, what happens is, is a bankruptcy trustee typically involved if you file a bankruptcy, you need to tell your personal injury lawyer about the fact you … Continue reading “What if I Filed for Bankruptcy?”

So, your accident is caught on video, but they don’t want to give you the videotape, what can you do about it? That’s easy, contact your lawyer. Let them get involved. Let them demand they maintain the evidence preserve all the evidence for your case if they destroy it at some them but that’s could … Continue reading “What if They Won’t Give Me the Security Camera Footage?”

So you have an accident, they prepare an actual report, they even take your statement, but they won’t give you a copy of it, why is that? It’s because of something called “work product” to finish preparing because they know you’re going to make a claim against them probably. So, what can you do about … Continue reading “Why Won’t They Give Me a Copy of the Accident Report?”

What if another attorney has rejected your claim already is that the end of the road? No, not necessarily just like a medical diagnosis, it’s important to get a second opinion. You should speak with another attorney together. You can evaluate the value of your claim and decide whether it’s worth pursuing or not.

Should you speak with the other party’s insurance company? Absolutely not. This can be a critical mistake to your case speaking with the other side’s insurance company will only devalue your case and take money out of your own pocket. That’s why it’s imperative that you speak with a personal injury attorney as soon as … Continue reading “Should I Talk to the Other Party’s Insurance Company?”

So, you’ve been in a car crash, signed up with your attorney, what is your job next? First coordinate your medical care with your attorney. Second, it is imperative that you treat consistently because it adds value to your claim. Third, don’t do anything foolish to jeopardize your claim. It is critical that you communicate … Continue reading “What do I do After My Accident?”

After you’ve been injured your attorney should be leaping into action, coordinate medical care, secure camera footage, gather evidence, hire experts and interview witnesses. Your attorney will handle these things while you focus on yourself. If you have any questions contact an experienced personal injury attorney.