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Oct
What’s the Difference Between a Lump-Sum and a Structured Settlement?
A car accident settlement can be paid as a single amount or spread across payments over months or years. Most people know which option they want before they fully understand what each one means for their long-term finances. Both deserve serious consideration before you ...
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Oct
What Is Diminished Value, and Can I Claim It After My Car Is Repaired?
Your car is fully repaired. The body shop did quality work. But when you go to sell it or trade it in, the dealer pulls up the vehicle history and immediately offers less than a comparable car with no accident record. That financial loss has a name, and in many cases, you can rec...
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Oct
I Was a Passenger, Not the Driver in an Accident — Who Do I File My Claim Against?
Being a passenger in a car accident puts you in a legally unique position: you did nothing to cause the crash, you had no control over it, and you have rights against every party whose negligence contributed to your injuries. The question is identifying who those partie...
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Oct
Can I Get Compensation If the Accident Made an Old Injury Worse?
The first thing an insurance adjuster does after learning about your medical history is to argue that your injuries pre-existed the crash. That argument has limits. A defendant who worsens a pre-existing condition is responsible for that worsening, and in many cases, for conside...
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Oct
Rental Car Accidents: What Happens If You Crash in a Rental (or Get Hit by One)
If you crash a rental—or get hit by someone driving one—what happens next is usually determined by who was at fault and what insurance applies. But unlike a typical crash, rental car accidents often involve multiple overlapping policies, including your personal auto insurance, th...
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Oct
Chain Reaction Crashes: Things to Know if Involved in a Multi-Car Accident
Multi-car accidents—often called chain reaction crashes—can quickly become complicated because more than one driver may share responsibility for the collision. In many cases, determining who is legally responsible requires analyzing how the crash started and how each vehicle cont...
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Oct
Can Social Media Hurt My Car Accident Case?
After a car accident, many people turn to social media to update friends or share what they’re going through. But posting online after a crash can sometimes do more harm than good. Insurance companies and defense attorneys often review social media accounts when investigating inj...
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Oct
What Happens If the At-Fault Driver Has No Insurance in Arizona?
When the driver who caused a vehicle collision doesn’t have insurance, many victims immediately worry they will be left paying for medical bills, lost income, and vehicle damage themselves. However, the reality is more complicated, and you likely still have options. Under Arizona...
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Oct
Who Can Be Sued in a Car Accident Case?
After a car accident, most people assume that only the other driver can be held legally responsible. In reality, car accident cases often involve multiple potentially liable parties, and identifying all of them is one of the most important steps in maximizing recovery. Failing to...
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Oct
When Should You Hire an Attorney After a Car Accident?
After a car accident, many people hesitate to contact a lawyer. Some assume it is unnecessary unless the case becomes “serious,” while others wait to see how insurance negotiations unfold. Unfortunately, waiting too long often puts accident victims at a disadvantage. The timing o...
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