The short answer is yes; you can sue your own insurance company after a car accident, especially if it denies your claim, acts in bad faith, breaches the policy, or refuses to offer fair compensation under uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage. If you are dealing with your own insurer after a crash—including a denied claim, a low […]
The Government Employees Insurance Company, better known as GEICO, is one of the nation’s largest auto insurers. If you got hurt in a motor vehicle accident, it’s not unusual that a GEICO-issued insurance policy might cover some of your losses. And if that’s the case, you may want to know how to sue for compensation […]
There is a common misconception that pedestrians “always have the right-of-way,” and when a pedestrian accident occurs, it is always the driver’s fault. The careless actions of drivers are commonly the cause of pedestrian accidents. However, it is not always true that the driver is at-fault, and pedestrians—like other roadway users—must yield the right-of-way to […]
Traffic cameras, video surveillance cameras from businesses, doorbell and residential surveillance footage can be powerful when proving liability in a car accident case. These examples of evidence offer a judge or jury the opportunity to see the accident as it occurred rather than relying solely on the often-inaccurate recollections of eyewitnesses and the parties involved […]
It’s a common fear among those seeking compensation for car accident injuries: Their attorney negotiates a settlement that fairly compensates them, only to have the Internal Revenue Service take a large portion of the funds for taxes. While it’s easy to see this concern, the IRS generally does not tax proceeds received from personal injury […]
Nearly any type of car accident can result in a knee injury. Often, the steering wheel or dashboard is pressed into the knees of the driver or front seat passenger due to the force of the collision. Sometimes, the knee is twisted or torn as a result of a side-impact crash. Not all knee injuries […]
The aftermath of a car accident can be very challenging. If you sustain injuries and damages to your property, you often have a right to claim compensation from the at-fault party. If another driver is at fault, you may have to claim compensation from an insurance provider such as Geico, which can be another challenging process. […]
If you hit a motorist who opened their car door, they will likely be liable for the damages. This is because they had a chance to observe their environment and wait for oncoming vehicles to pass. Still, you may also be partially liable for the damages if you did not follow traffic regulations. Determining who […]
When you file an insurance claim after an accident, you will often receive a settlement to help cover your financial and medical costs. Sometimes, compensation checks are for a specific amount to cover the exact price of damages. However, the settlement doesn’t always come in a simple check that you cash out at the bank. […]
Determining who is at fault when hitting a parked car often seems like a straightforward process. The moving car bears the brunt of the responsibility because it is a moving vehicle that has hit a stationary vehicle. The moving car has the freedom to change its direction and avoid the parked car. The parked vehicle […]
It can take several weeks or months to settle a claim with Liberty Mutual, one of the biggest auto insurance companies in the U.S. If you’ve recently been hurt in a car accident, there’s a big chance you may have to file an insurance claim against Liberty Mutual to recover compensation for your injuries and other […]
If you were recently injured in a car accident and you or the party liable for your injuries is covered by the American Automobile Association (AAA), you can pursue a claim. By doing so, you could recover compensation for your medical bills and other damages. How long it takes to settle a AAA insurance claim depends […]
