This is a harsh rule in Maryland and Washington D.C. that states if the injured victim of a car accident was at fault for the accident, they will recover nothing for their medical bills, pain and suffering. Even if they were only 1% at fault for the accident they recover nothing. Contributory negligence is an […]
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A: I understand your frustration but based on the rules of the road you are probably going to be at fault for the accident. The person who rear-ends another person is usually at fault for a car accident. People complain about drivers who stop on the street or highway for no good reason and the
If you give your car to a family member to use and they get in an accident, that is not the time to find out that they are listed as an excluded driver on your insurance policy. This is even worse when the family member is at fault for the accident. Your insurance
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Usually, the first driver who either rear-ends a vehicle or started the chain reaction is liable for the entire accident. For example, in a 3-car accident A rear-ends B, and pushes B into C. A’s insurance would be responsible for repairing all the vehicles and compensating all the occupants for their bodily injuries. Even if
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First, accidents happen all the time so please do not beat yourself up because it does not help the situation. This is hard to do, but you should try. Second, call your insurance company and report the accident. This will expedite the repairs to your vehicle and put you in a rental if you have
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Did you know that if you are not at fault for a car accident you can be reimbursed for your lost wages? You will need a letter from an HR personnel stating how much you make an hour and how many hours you lost from work due to your injuries in the accident. Your reimbursement
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You can get reimbursed for out-of-pocket expenses in an injury claim. The key is having receipts as proof of these expenses. Examples of out-of-pocket expenses are: • Uber rides• Over the counter purchases for Tylenol, heating pads, etc• Tickets to concerts or marathons that you could not attend due to your injury If you have
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Report The Accident Report the accident to your insurance as soon as possible. Provide them with all the details and information you have gathered. A claim will be opened for you, and the adjuster assigned to handle your claim will begin to process the claim on your behalf. They will also contact the other driver’s
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Call the Police Too often in an accident one of the drivers readily admits fault and offers to pay out of pocket. They beg not to call the police, and promise to repair damages. Accepting such an offer is the biggest mistake you can make because once you leave the scene of the accident, you
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