Blog: Car Accident

When you rent a car, your mind is probably on your vacation or business trip—not on what you’ll do if you have an accident. Fortunately, handling an accident in a rental car is similar in several ways to handling an accident in your own vehicle. Here’s what you need to know to streamline the process and avoid complications. Follow the same steps at the accident scene as you would in any vehicle. Check to see...

The future may be closer than you think if self-driving car manufacturers have their way. These vehicles are making significant headway and may be just what is needed to reduce accidents on the roadway. Reduces Accidents By 90 Percent At last count, only 17 self-driving vehicles on the road were involved in accidents—a record that is only faulted by human error. In almost every instance of an accident with a self-driving car, some form of...

Weather can be a major factor in any accident. Rain, sleet, snow, and fog can impair a person’s ability to perform, whether it be driving a car or working on a job site. If you have been involved in an accident where weather was at play, you don’t need to disregard your claims as the other party may have responsibility for your injuries. It is their duty to make sure the area is safe, so...

On the surface, all car accidents seem the same. The accident happens, law enforcement is called, insurance information is exchanged and the claims process begins. However, not all car accidents are equal. The difference between fault and no-fault accidents could make all the difference when filing a lawsuit. An at-fault accident means that an insurance company will pay up to the amount of each person’s liability in a car accident. That is to say, the...

After an auto accident has occurred and the insurance claims have been filed, it’s not uncommon for a person to receive their settlement letter and wonder why the amount of the settlement is so low. Insurance companies are rarely transparent when it comes to how they pay out settlements. While there is no exact formula that is used to calculate an auto accident settlement, many insurance companies use computer software. This software is a simple...

There is no such thing as a good accident, though usually ones with animals leave the driver alive and in most cases unharmed. It is when people swerve to avoid an animal, or brake too fast leaving the driver behind no time to react, when the driver may be hurt. Learning ways to avoid animal collisions is helpful, as there are ways you may be able to save both the animal and your car next...

After a car accident, you will almost certainly need to speak to an insurance adjuster to discuss how your auto insurance coverage affects compensation for your medical bills, damaged property, and other losses. However, attempting to deal with an insurance adjuster yourself can have significant negative impacts on your claim. Here’s why. The adjuster doesn’t work for you. Insurance adjusters can often seem sympathetic and helpful, and many may be actually concerned about you personally...

When you signed up for auto insurance, you were probably presented with a variety of coverage options. Perhaps you opted for a “zero threshold” option that allows you to sue for damages without any kind of cap or limitation. Or perhaps you chose the “verbal threshold” option that limits you to suing for economic damages – generally meaning hospital bills and vehicle damage – while preventing you from suing for things like pain and suffering...

A multi-car accident has the potential to do serious damage to the drivers, the passengers, and anyone else unfortunate enough to be involved in the collision. Depending on the circumstances of your car accident, it’s possible that you could sustain severe injuries that have long-term consequences for your health and well-being. In the worst cases, a car accident can result in catastrophic injuries that leave you with brain damage, spinal cord damage, and permanent scarring...

Nobody ever wants to be involved in a serious auto accident. The truth is that you could be struck by a negligent motorist regardless of how careful you are while driving. That’s why it is important for you to be prepared in advance and know exactly what to do after a car accident. Here are a few steps to take if you’re ever in an auto accident on a New Jersey road or highway: Remain...