If you have been seriously injured in a car accident there are multiple challenges you face. First and formost is recovering from your injury while at the same time dealing with medical bills coming in and wages being lost.
Then you have to deal with the insurance company to try to end up with fair compensation to make up for the damages and losses caused by your injury.
There are many traps and pitfalls along the way. Here are in my opinion the 5 deadliest.
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When you get into a car accident California law requires you to report the accident to the DMV within 10 days of the accident if there was an injury, death or property damage and the damages exceeded $750. The report is made on a form SR-1, which you can find on the DMV's website. In order to complete the form you will need to obtain the other driver's full name, address, telephone number, date of birth,... Read More
In Ohio Bikers are reqired to wear helmets if they are under 18 or if they have been licensed for less than a year. However even bikers that are not required to wear helmets could have their money damages for injuries reduced if there is expert evidence admitted that had the motorcycle rider worn a helmet his injuries would have been lessened.
Ohio's highest court has not spoken on the issue. In order for the damages to be diminished the court would first... Read More
For motor vehicle liability policies renewed or issued on or after April 1, 2008, the Texas Legislature increased the liability coverage required for Texas motorists. The current limit is $20,000 for bodily injury or death for one person and $40,000 for two or more persons subject to the $20,000 limit for one person. The new limit will be $25,000 for bodily injury or death for one person and $50,000 for two or more person subject the $25,000 limit for one person. ... Read More
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