Blog: Auto Accidents - Page 7

It should come as no surprise when personal injury attorneys make a big deal out of their client’s injuries and demand proper medical care–after all, that’s our job. However, that care will obviously look different depending on the situation: some claimants come to us after they’ve already had treatment and are now looking for reimbursement, …

As it turns out, going really, really fast is one of the most popular and most deadly rushes of adrenaline out there. Pop culture chase scenes and blockbuster movies have only exacerbated this itch, as thousands of motorists engage in illegal street and drag races all over the U.S. each year. These impromptu speed trials …

After you’ve completed the all-important first step of retaining a qualified personal injury attorney from Van Law Firm for your auto accident claim, the next most important actions to take are essentially whatever your doctor says. By continuing treatments, taking prescribed medications, and otherwise following instructions, you will gradually heal and the strength of your …

Most people are of the belief that it is unnecessary to contact an attorney after a relatively minor car accident, also known as a “fender bender.” For the most part, damages and immediate injuries are minimal, and everyone just has a spell of butterflies and increased heart rate. These sensations are typical effects of an …

Whenever an individual is injured in a car accident at the hands of another, he or she may choose to proceed with a personal injury lawsuit to recover compensation, if traditional procedures don’t seem likely. However, proving fault in any legal proceeding, personal injury or otherwise, requires the preservation and presentation of evidence.  Obtaining and …

Whenever the front end of one vehicle collides with the side of another, it is referred to as either a side-impact collision or a T-bone accident. These accidents can be especially devastating because of the fact that passengers have far less protection on their sides than they do in front of and behind them. Not …

We’re all familiar with the archetypal scenes of the father giving his young son a hard time before reluctantly tossing over the keys to the family car. These scenes draw on the concept of earned trust, and are usually jovial and lighthearted in nature. However, relinquishing the family keys could have real consequences, for all …

If you’ve suffered damages– either physical, financial, or psychological–  as a result of another party’s negligent and/or reckless behavior, you may be eligible to file a personal injury claim. The biggest factor in determining for sure whether or not you have a case is if the other party can or cannot be held liable.  If …

Although alternative modes of transportation such as ridesharing, public transit, and city bikes have become increasingly popular in recent years, personal driving is still the chief way in which we as Americans get around town. In 2016 alone, it is estimated that US motorists took over 150 billion driving trips, which equated to over 2 …