Most people don’t pay much attention to what personal injury lawyers do until they need one. This means, however, that people often don’t understand what’s involved in a personal injury lawsuit or what services a personal injury lawyer provides. Some of these people may be offered compensation from the at-fault party’s insurer before they even hire a personal injury lawyer, and may …
Injured in a Motor Vehicle Accident? Should You Contact a Lawyer?
If you’ve been in a motor vehicle accident and have an injury, should you contact a lawyer? That depends on a few things. First there are three classifications of injuries for motor vehicles injures. They are MIG’s (minor injury guideline), non-catastrophic injuries (Non-CAT) and catastrophic injuries (CAT). MIG injuries are considered the least severe of the three injury classifications, and …
What to Do if You Are a Passenger in a Car Accident
If you’re injured as a passenger in a car involved in an accident, you have the right to claim for injuries and damages, no matter who was at fault. As a passenger, you’re not the one who was responsible for the incident, although if you weren’t wearing a seatbelt you risk being found partially responsible. Making insurance claims for passengers …
What You Need to Know if You’ve Been Injured in a Car Accident
Being in a car accident can be overwhelming, especially if you’re injured in the process. After you have obtained emergency assistance and reported the accident to your insurer, you will want to know whether you’re entitled to compensation for your injuries. You may also want to know what you can do to help with the success of your claim. At …