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CAR ACCIDENTS
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experienced, tough car accident lawyers in each of the
50 states in all major cities and rural areas for free. When
you contact our office you will speak with a personal injury lawyer for
free and we will do whatever we can to help you find a lawyer that is
experienced in representing plaintiffs in car accident lawsuits. We
represent good people with legitimate, serious claims of negligence
against others. If you would like a no cost, no obligation consultation,
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Car
Accidents – Legal Information
For most people, driving is the most dangerous thing
they will do all day. According to the United States Department of
Transportation, approximately 6,000,000 automobile accidents occur every
year. While many accidents are minor, automobile collisions can result in
extensive property damage or serious personal injury. A death is caused by
a motor vehicle crash every 12 minutes, and a disabling injury occurs every
14 seconds. Over 3,000,000 people were injured in car accidents in 2001.
Furthermore, automobile crashes are the leading cause of death for people
ages 1 to 33.
If you are involved in a motor vehicle accident and
the other driver is found negligent, then the negligent driver could be
responsible for all of your damages. Negligence is the failure to use
reasonable care. That is, negligence is measured against what a reasonable
person would have done under the same or similar circumstances.
If the other driver is found to have acted
unreasonably (i.e. negligently), then you are generally entitled to
receive monetary compensation for your property damage, present and future
medical expenses, wage loss, and loss of earning potential. Furthermore, if
you have been seriously injured you may be entitled to compensation for
your, pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of opportunity to enjoy
life, and other similar damages.
Most states require every driver to carry automobile
liability insurance. However, if you have suffered a personal injury in an
automobile accident with a driver who either does not have insurance, does
not have enough insurance, or who was a hit and run driver, you may still be
able to recover damages for your injuries under what is known as uninsured
motorist coverage. The law enables you to file a claim with your own
insurance company to recover for injuries caused by drivers with
insufficient or no insurance.
Furthermore, in many states, not only is the driver
of the at-fault vehicle responsible to anyone injured in an accident, but so
is the owner of the vehicle. Under the legal theory of “vicarious
responsibility,” the vehicle owner is responsible for the negligence of an
operator, when that operation occurs with the permission of the owner. This
is vitally important today with the large number of leased vehicles being
driven on a leased basis, since many leased vehicles have additional
insurance coverage.
Every insurance company
has a team of adjusters, investigators and attorneys whose primary
responsibility is to limit the liability of the insurance company and
minimize the amount of money to be paid to injured parties. So in order to
protect your rights and maximize your recovery, it is imperative that you
contact an experienced car accident lawyer promptly. It is also important
to remember that there may be time limits within which you must commence
suit, so if you or a loved one has been involved in an auto accident,
contact a car accident attorney immediately. If you would like us to give
you a referral please call toll free at (800) 807-9530 for a confidential
consultation or fill out our contact us form and we will call you
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