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What is car insurance excess? If you get into a car crash and need to make a claim with your insurance company, “excess” is the amount of money you agree to pay to start a claim. There are two kinds of excess – the voluntary kind, and the non-voluntary kind. Non-voluntary excess Non-voluntary excess, usually …

What is Excess? An excess is the amount of money that you pay towards a claim on your insurance. Two amounts make up your excess amount total. The types are required and voluntary excess. The insurer decides required excess and voluntary excess based on what you could afford to pay if you claimed. Usually, you …

If you have been in a car accident, you are likely wondering how much money you will be able to recover. You may have expenses for fixing your car, or buying a new one if yours is totaled. You may have to have your car towed, store it at a tow lot and rent a …

The 10-10-10 Rule The attorneys at Van Law Firm recommend the 10-10-10 rule for how to act after a car crash. One should do certain things within the first ten minutes, ten hours, and ten days of a crash. Right after a crash, your emotions may be high, but Van Law Firm can help if …

Car accidents can be scary and stressful, and they can cause your life to be suddenly filled with problems and expenses that were not there before. If the accident was not your fault, you will need to contact your own insurance company to tell them about the accident, and also contact the at-fault driver’s insurance …

Being involved in a car accident can completely derail a person’s life at worst, and it is a very stressful experience at best. The minutes after the crash are often confusing, due to the impact and sudden nature of car crashes. One moment you are just driving to work or the grocery store, and the …

After a car accident, your first priority is always getting treated for your physical injuries. However, no matter if your injuries are mild or severe, you may also experience psychological injuries from the accident. You may have anxiety or nervousness when driving, you may be afraid to drive, or you may experience flashback to the …

As a personal injury firm, we understand why most people automatically assume that negligence or driver error is the root cause behind any given car accident. However, Washington motorists should not be surprised to learn that a large number of crashes are actually caused by hazardous road conditions. Let’s take a look at some of …

Unfortunately, car accidents are all too common throughout the state of Washington. Anytime an individual suffers injuries in a Washington crash that was the fault of another, they will likely be eligible to recover compensation to cover their damages. Each accident is unique in its circumstances and consequences, but there are some common causes of …