Auto Accident Law
When is a Rear-End Collision Not Your Fault?
A rear-end collision may not be your fault if the front driver made a sudden, reckless stop, reversed unexpectedly, had malfunctioning brake lights, or if you were pushed into their vehicle by another car. Poor road conditions or an unavoidable emergency may also shift liability. The majority of collisions, or about 29% of all...
Read MoreCan You File a Claim Against a Driver Who Commits Road Rage?
Table of Contents Stats About Road Rage Understanding Road Rage and Its Legal Implications Can You File a Legal Claim for Road Rage Accidents? Types of Damages You Can Recover in a Road Rage Lawsuit Steps to Take After a Road Rage Accident Get Legal Help After a Road Rage Accident Road rage is...
Read MoreAlabama Motorcycle Helmet Laws
Before you ride a motorcycle in Alabama as an operator or passenger, make sure you understand the state’s helmet laws. Alabama has a universal helmet law, meaning that all motorcyclists and their passengers are required to wear helmets at all times. Riding a motorcycle without a helmet could lead to a citation. More importantly,...
Read MoreUnderstanding the Deposition Process for Car Accidents
Being deposed can be intimidating if unfamiliar with how the deposition fits into accident proceedings. As an information-gathering tool, depositions require plaintiffs to recount details surrounding the crash under oath so defense counsel can assess claims. Having experienced personal injury attorneys prepare clients on what to expect removes stress. At Drake Injury Lawyers, we...
Read MoreAverage Payout for Nerve Damage from a Car Accident
The often-invisible nature of traumatic nerve injuries sustained in automobile collisions frequently conceals their ultimate severity until weeks after accidents, once unremitting pain, motor dysfunction, and activity loss manifest. Understanding common payout ranges for permanent or long-term nerve damage is key both for injury victims facing lifelong medical needs and attorneys tasked with securing...
Read MoreWhat Happens When a Car Accident Claim Exceeds Insurance Limits
When injured victims' rightful compensation amounts surpass the automobile liability coverage held by at-fault drivers, complexities arise in attempting full recovery. Determining available insurance assets, evaluating realistic settlement ranges given limits, understanding negligence liability beyond policies, and skillful car accident lawyer negotiation become critical for maximizing compensation from underinsured parties. In this article, Whit...
Read MorePTSD from a Car Accident: Recognizing and Understanding the Symptoms
PTSD, which stands for post-traumatic stress disorder, is a serious condition that can develop after terrifying events like violent auto accidents. Sufferers involuntarily relive the trauma through intrusive memories, nightmares, and anxiety that won’t subside over time. According to the National Center for PTSD in the United States, 5% of adults (or 5 out...
Read MoreHow to Prove You Are Not at Fault in a Car Accident
After a collision at an intersection, Marta was certain the other driver had run a red light and struck her vehicle. However, she was dismayed when the police report indicated she was at fault for failure to yield. Marta knew she entered the intersection legally on a green light and realized she would need...
Read MoreDo I Have to Pay My Health Insurance Back After a Car Accident?
After an auto accident, injury victims may receive significant medical treatment covered by their health insurance plan. However, many insurers have post-settlement reimbursement rights for the bills they pay relating to crash injuries and losses. While repayment is not automatic, understanding when and how much health insurers may recover is important for those who...
Read MoreCan You Get Compensation if the Accident Was Your Fault?
When injury victims share fault or negligence contributing to an automobile accident they were involved in, recovery rights become more complex. In this article, car accident attorney Whit Drake will examine comparative negligence doctrines, insurance liability intricacies, and steps car accident lawyers can take to potentially secure some damages for clients even when they...
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