Why You Shouldn’t Settle Your Auto Injury Claim Without a Lawyer
If you’ve been injured in an automobile accident, you may be tempted to settle your claim with an insurance company on your own, hoping for a speedy resolution and perhaps to avoid legal fees. However, settling an automobile injury claim without first consulting an attorney can be a costly mistake, both financially and in terms… Read More »
The Possible Effects of Pre-existing Conditions on Your Accident Claim
If you have suffered injuries in an accident because of someone else’s negligence, you deserve compensation for your immediate and long-term losses. However, your ability to recover damages can be affected by the existence of pre-existing health conditions — that is, prior medical issues presenting symptoms similar to those claimed to have been caused by… Read More »
Personal Injury Claimants — Beware of Social Media
Social media has become an integral part of daily life, but for individuals involved in a personal injury claim, it can be a dangerous trap. Posting seemingly harmless content online can severely damage your case, jeopardize your chances of recovering compensation, and provide ammunition for insurance company investigators who actively monitor claimants’ online activities. Being… Read More »
What to Do if You’re the Victim of a Hit and Run Accident
Being involved in an accident is a bad enough scenario. It can quickly turn into a nightmare if the person who causes an accident flees the scene. Fortunately, you’re not left without options if you’ve been the victim of a hit and run. Here are the steps you should take, from the moment the collision… Read More »
What Happens if Your Car is Totaled and You Still Owe on the Loan?
There are a lot of frustrating things associated with being involved in a car accident, but one of the most unfortunate circumstances is if you still owe more on the loan balance for the vehicle than your insurance company is willing to pay out for the value of the car. So how can you protect… Read More »
Updating Your Insurance Policies After a Divorce
Many married couples have combined insurance policies. When you get divorced, you will need to update these policies or cancel them altogether and establish new policies of your own. The following is some quick information regarding how to review and update these policies to reflect that you are no longer married: Life insurance: If you… Read More »