Car Accidents & Personal Injury

Car Accident Injuries

Drivers and passengers might suffer a variety of injuries as a result of a car accident, but most injuries fall into one of several categories.

Personal Injury Insurance Claims After a Car Accident

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

Your Car Accident Injury Claim: Settle or Sue in Court?

If you've been injured in a car accident, you might think a lawsuit and trial will get you the best result, but settling your claim is usually the quickest and safest option.

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 Do "No Fault" Laws Affect Your Personal Injury Case?

If your state law uses the no-fault system for car accident cases, your options for a personal injury claim may be limited.

Car Accident Injuries

Drivers and passengers might suffer a variety of injuries as a result of a car accident, but most injuries fall into one of several categories.

What If My Car Accident Injuries Appear Later?

Protecting your health and your legal rights means getting prompt medical attention at the first hint of injury after a car accident.

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.

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.

How Much Will a Car Accident Lawyer Cost You?

If the other driver is at fault for your car accident, you'll probably be able to hire a personal injury attorney on a "contingency fee" basis. Find out when it's worth the cost.

Will Your Car Insurance Company Provide a Lawyer?

When another driver sues you after a car accident, your car insurance company usually has a "duty to defend" you.

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 Do You Get Fair Whiplash Injury Compensation?

Whether through an insurance claim or lawsuit, getting fair value compensation for a whiplash injury hinges on the nature and duration of the injury and good medical records.

Making an Injury Claim for Whiplash After an Accident

Whiplash injuries are often difficult to prove, but you can improve your chances of getting fair compensation.

Passenger Injury Claims After a Car Accident

A passenger usually has an easier time than a driver when making an injury claim after a car accident. Here's why.

Personal Injury Case After Commercial Truck Accident

Car accidents involving commercial trucks or "big rigs" often present unique legal issues that could affect your settlement.

Motorcycle Passenger Injury Claims After an Accident

If you're injured as a passenger in a motorcycle accident, here are your legal rights and options.

How Do "No Fault" Laws Affect Your Personal Injury Case?

If your state law uses the no-fault system for car accident cases, your options for a personal injury claim may be limited.

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.

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.