If you were recently involved in an auto accident and have yet to receive fair compensation, you might be thinking you have all the time in the world to sue the other party for your damages. Unfortunately, the clock for filing a lawsuit starts ticking the moment after your auto accident, and, if you’re not careful, time can run out before you realize it. The following explains why there’s a time limit for personal injury lawsuits and the various factors that could influence those limits.…
Statistics have shown that distracted driving is a cause of thousands of car crashes every year. While a lot of focus has been placed on using cell phones while driving, there are other distractions that can lead to accidents and injuries on the road. If you’ve been involved in a car accident and you think it was the other driver who cause the accident, it’s important to work with a lawyer and discover any possible distractions from other drivers that could have lead to the crash.…
News reports of seven- and eight-figure personal injury settlements capture people’s imaginations, but most individuals who file auto injury claims receive much less. In fact, once court fees and other expenses are deducted from a settlement, the amount left is often closer to $10,000 than $1 million or $10 million. If you’re considering hiring a personal injury attorney, here’s a look at what you might reasonably expect to get from a typical auto injury settlement.…
