FAQs Category: Car Wrecks
What type of damages am I entitled to in my car crash case?
If you are like many car accident victims, one of your first questions after you obtain the medical care you need may be how much compensation you can obtain from the negligent driver that caused your injuries. This is understandable as your financial losses may be great, especially if you suffered a serious injury requiring […]
Should I sign a medical authorization so that the negligent driver’s insurance company can obtain my medical records?
When you are injured in a car accident and need to make a claim for compensation with the negligent driver’s insurance company, you must make many important decisions that could affect the amount of your settlement. One decision that will be forced on you soon after your collision by the other driver’s insurance adjuster is […]
Complying With Georgia’s Seat Belt Laws Could Save Your Life in a Crash
The importance of wearing your seat belt every time you get into a vehicle cannot be overstated. This one little step can literally save your life if you are involved in an accident. However, even though buckling up has been the law of Georgia for years, people fail to use their seat belts—often with deadly […]
Should I agree to give a recorded statement to the insurance adjuster for the negligent driver who hit me?
Even before you leave your hospital bed, the insurance adjuster for the negligent driver who hit you could be contacting you. He may tell you he is collecting information to process your claim and ask you to give a recorded statement as part of this process. He could sound like a nice person concerned about […]
How can predetermined fault help me prove that the other driver was negligent in causing my car accident?
When you must file a claim for compensation with the negligent driver’s insurance company, you want your claim to be resolved quickly and for what you deserve. In many cases, there will be disputes regarding who was at fault in causing the crash or the seriousness of your injuries. You cannot always avoid these disagreements—even […]
Why are pedestrians walking on highways and how does that cause crashes?
While it is illegal for pedestrians to walk along highways, a surprisingly large number of pedestrian accidents occur on them. Highways are especially perilous for pedestrians given their lack of any protection from a vehicle hitting them and the fast speed that vehicles travel on highways. Victims can suffer devastating injuries that can cause life-long […]
How can I be compensated for my injuries if a hit and run driver caused my accident?
You have an additional set of worries if you are injured in an automobile crash caused by a hit and run driver. The bottom line is that you must identify the negligent motorist in order to file a claim with his insurance company. This is not an issue when both drivers do what they are […]
Should I report my car accident to my insurance company and is that the same as filing a claim?
If you were injured in an auto crash, you may not see the reason to notify your insurance company of your accident, especially if you are making a claim with the negligent driver’s insurance company. However, even if you do not plan to file a claim with your insurance company, there was no damage to […]
Are there factors that will determine how much compensation I will receive in my auto accident settlement?
Like with many areas of life, the amount you receive in the settlement from your car crash claim will be based on certain factors in your case. Some of them can hurt your case and result in you receiving less compensation. Other factors will strengthen your claim—making it easier to negotiate a settlement for the […]
Am I entitled to a car rental while my vehicle is being repaired or replaced after my auto wreck?
ON THIS PAGE Where Can You File a Claim for a Car Rental After Your Car Accident? Pros and Cons of Filing a Car Rental Claim With the Negligent Driver’s Insurance Company or Yours Can I Get a Vehicle That Is Comparable to My Car? How Long Can You Rent a Vehicle? Will You Have […]