What to Know After an Accident
What to Know After an Accident
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How Insurance Affects a Car Accident Case
Insurance coverage will almost always be a big part of the car accident equation.
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Contacting Your Insurance Company After an Accident
After a car accident, you'll want to notify your insurance company. Here are some legal issues you can expect.
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Car Insurance and Repair Options After an Accident
Your vehicle repair options after a crash depend on the answers to a number of key questions.
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What You Should Know Before Signing the Car Insurance Company's Release
If the car insurance company offers to settle your accident claim, there are a few things you need to keep in mind before signing the all-important release.
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Do You Have to Talk to the Other Driver's Insurance Adjuster?
If you've been in a car accident, you usually don't have to talk to the other driver's insurance company.
Uninsured Drivers
Uninsured Drivers
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Making an Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Claim
Your uninsured motorist coverage and underinsured motorist coverage can be crucial if the at-fault driver has no (or not enough) car insurance.
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What If I'm In a Car Accident and I'm Uninsured?
Getting into an accident when you don't have car insurance can put in you in a number of predicaments.
No-Fault & PIP Insurance Claims
No-Fault & PIP Insurance Claims
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What Is No-Fault Car Insurance and How Does a Claim Work?
If you live in a "no-fault" car insurance state, you'll likely make a claim with your own insurance company after a car accident.
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PIP (Personal Injury Protection) Claims After a Car Accident
Your own PIP (or "no-fault") coverage might cover some of the financial impact of your car accident injuries.
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The "Serious Injury" Threshold in a No-Fault Car Accident Case
If you are injured in a car accident in a "no-fault" state, you may be able to step outside of the no-fault system and file a lawsuit for damages that you would otherwise be unable to claim. Here's how it works.
Bad Faith and Insurance Claim Denials
Bad Faith and Insurance Claim Denials
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Why Car Accident Insurance Claims Are Denied
Car insurance companies sometimes deny or underpay claims. Learn more about why claims are denied and how you can fight back.
Totaled Vehicles
Totaled Vehicles
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What Should I Do If My Car Is a Total Loss?
If your car is declared a "total loss" after an accident, your options will largely depend on available insurance coverage.
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What Happens When You Total a Financed Car?
Learn more about how insurance companies decide whether a car is totaled, what to do when you still owe money on a totaled car, and how gap insurance can help.
