As a truck accident victim, you want to get the money you need to pay for your bills, living expenses, and other damages following a crash. Insurance and truck companies know that a quick turnaround on a claim can give them a better chance of losing less money. First offers of settlement may happen relatively quickly following a truck...
Continue ReadingIf you were hurt in a traffic accident, chances are you’ll need to speak with your own insurance company to make sure they pay for your medical care, vehicle repairs, or other crash-related expenses. But you can’t always trust your insurer to treat you fairly, even though you are their customer and you’ve paid your premiums. If you say...
Continue ReadingIt is common for many people to experience a motor vehicle accident at some point in their lives. Truck accidents, however, are much more infrequent and, when they do occur, can cause massive damage to property and life-threatening injuries. Trucks are essential to commerce and business in the U.S. The increase in consumer demand for shipping and the need...
Continue ReadingFollowing a trucking accident, you may have many challenges to address. In many cases, you can settle your trucking accident claim out of court. In some cases, however, you may end up in the courtroom to deal with your truck accident claim and pursue the compensation you deserve through a truck accident lawyer. Now what? What should you expect...
Continue ReadingAlthough State Farm loves to market itself as a good neighbor, when you file a claim with them, you may find it is anything but that. Like other insurance companies, State Farm is not here to be a friend or neighbor. Instead, it is a massive company looking to generate profit and make its shareholders wealthy, not to make...
Continue ReadingIf you have been injured by another person’s negligence, you may have the right to compensation for your injuries. As you build your case, you might wonder what you can include as part of your personal injury claim. What losses deserve compensation, and how can you calculate them effectively? The insurance company can have a very different idea of...
Continue ReadingGetting hurt in an accident can put you under significant financial strain. You have unplanned medical costs to contend with, your wages drop due to your temporary (or permanent) inability to work because of your injuries, and you struggle to keep up with your day-to-day expenses. All because someone else’s wrongful actions left you injured. A personal injury claim...
Continue ReadingIf Allstate handles your vehicle insurance claim following a car accident, you may wonder about their process and how our lawyers handle these cases. Our car accident attorneys understand that each insurance company has its own internal processes and procedures for processing a claim for a victim following a car crash. Our knowledge of and experience with Allstate helps...
Continue ReadingA victim bringing a legal claim against a party who injured them must prove several elements integral to a personal injury case. They must prove that the accused party had a duty not to hurt them and violated that duty. They must also prove they suffered an injury and that injury directly resulted from the accused’s actions. They must...
Continue ReadingIf you are involved in any legal situation and require a lawyer, you might be worried about the cost of hiring an attorney. Many types of attorneys have different payment structures, depending on their practice areas and other factors. For example, personal injury lawyers do not charge their clients unless and until they recover a settlement, at which point...
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