Legal Claims After a Car Accident

Car Accident Injury Claim Basics

If you've been injured in a car accident, start here to learn more about your claim options.

Protect Yourself: 5 Steps to Take After a Car Accident

Anyone injured in a car accident caused by someone else's negligence has the right to be "made whole". Here are some steps to protect your case.

Personal Injury Insurance Claims After a Car Accident

Inside the insurance claims process, and tips on getting the most out of your claim.

How to Determine Pain and Suffering in a Car Accident Case

After a car accident, the range of compensable losses include the "pain and suffering" you’ve endured from the accident, your injuries, and your medical care.

How a Wrongful Death Lawsuit Works

A wrongful death claim is a special kind of lawsuit brought when someone dies as a result of the defendant's negligent or intentional act.

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.

When to Hire a Lawyer After a Car Accident

Usually, car accidents involving serious or long-term injuries require an attorney to get the most desirable outcome.

Defenses to a Car Accident Injury Claim

In a lawsuit or insurance claim after a car accident, be prepared for the other driver's insurance company to raise one or more of these defenses.

Evidence For Your Car Accident Case

Having good evidence can make all the difference in the outcome of your car accident case.

Police Reports as Evidence in Your Car Accident Injury Case

If you're making a personal injury claim after a car accident, the police report could play a big role.

How Witness Statements Support Your Car Accident Claim

Witness statements are important for both sides in a disputed car accident case.

Credibility of Witnesses in Your Car Accident Case

Credible witnesses can help you prove important elements of your car accident case.

Settling Your Car Accident Case

Most car accident cases will settle out of court. Here's how it usually works.

The Demand Letter in a Car Accident Case

Find out what to include in an effective demand letter after a car accident.

How to Counter the Adjuster's Settlement Offer Following a Car Accident

If you've been involved in a car accident and have already received a settlement offer, make sure you take the time to review and counter before you accept.

Settlement Factors in a Motorcycle Accident Case

What factors come into play when figuring out the settlement value of a motorcycle accident injury claim?

Collecting a Car Accident Settlement or Judgment

How, when (and if) you collect your money depends on how your car accident case is resolved.

Sample Demand Letter - Car Accident - Less Serious Injury

If you've suffered minor injuries after a car accident, here's a template for an injury settlement demand letter to the at-fault driver's insurance company.

Sample Demand Letter - Car Accident - More Serious Injury

An example of a demand letter you might send to the insurance company if you suffer serious injuries in a car accident.

When a Car Accident Case Goes to Trial

If car insurance settlement talks fail, a trial may be necessary to resolve your car accident lawsuit.

How Depositions Work in a Car Accident Case

Depositions are common in car accident lawsuits, but who will be deposed, and what can both sides expect?