Introduction & Overview
Introduction & Overview
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Car Accident Injury Cases: The Basics
If you've been injured in a car accident, start here to learn about the legal issues involved.
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Preserve Your Rights to Compensation 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.
Bodily Injury Claims
Bodily Injury Claims
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Personal Injury Insurance Claims After a Car Accident
Inside the insurance claims process, and tips on getting the most out of your claim.
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How to Determine Pain and Suffering in a Car Accident Case
Putting a dollar value on your "pain and suffering" is a key step in your car accident injury claim.
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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.
Property Damage Claims & Car Repair
Property Damage Claims & Car Repair
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Car Accident Repair Options and Insurance Availability
Learn about your rights regarding property damage and repair options after a car accident.
Making Your Case
Making Your Case
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When to Lawyer Up After a Car Accident
Usually, car accidents involving serious or long-term injuries require an attorney to get the most desirable outcome.
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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 to Support Your Claims
Evidence to Support Your Claims
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Evidence For Your Car Accident Case
Having good evidence can make all the difference in the outcome of your car accident case.
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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.
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How Witness Statements Support Your Car Accident Claim
Witness statements are important for both sides in a disputed car accident case.
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Credibility of Witnesses in Your Car Accident Case
Credible witnesses can help you prove important elements of your car accident case.
Negotiating a Car Accident Settlement
Negotiating a Car Accident Settlement
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Settling Your Car Accident Case
Most car accident cases will settle out of court. Here's how it usually works.
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The Demand Letter in a Car Accident Case
Find out what to include in an effective demand letter after a car accident.
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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.
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Settlement Factors in a Motorcycle Accident Case
An overview of the key issues related to negotiating an injury settlement following a motorcycle accident.
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Collecting a Settlement or Judgment in a Car Accident Case
How and when you collect your money depends on how your car accident case is resolved.
Sample Demand Letters
Sample Demand Letters
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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.
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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.
Lawsuits & Trial
Lawsuits & Trial
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When a Car Accident Case Goes to Trial
If your car accident settlement negotiations fail, a trial may be necessary to resolve your case.
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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?