We always recommend that you call the police if you’ve been involved in a car accident. It helps calm the individual parties and ensure that proper procedure is followed. An added benefit is that police officers can write up an official document called a police report that outlines exactly what happened during the collision. That…
Did you know that one of the ways to get money in a personal injury case is through the injured victim’s own car insurance? That’s right. Your own auto insurance may be able to provide money in the event of a car accident—even if you did not cause the collision, but only if you have the…
I am often asked what an injured person should do immediately after a car accident. There are 5 things you should do. What do to immediately after a car accident: Stay Safe Do not exit your vehicle after a car accident unless you are certain that it is completely safe to do so. Getting out…
Most people are leery of lawyers and sometimes for good reason. So when and why should you hire a personal injury lawyer? The answer, some may be surprised to hear coming from me, is that not all cases require or benefit from having an attorney handle their case. How can a lawyer help you? A lawyer can help…
One of the most practical issues facing every injury case involves money. The amount of money available for an injured person can often limit the recovery no matter how severe the injuries may be. It is important to find an attorney who has the experience in discovering all possible sources of responsibility (and therefore recovery)….