Car Accidents

Wrongful Death & Catastrophic Injuries

Insurance laws regarding matters of fault and
negligence vary from state to state. In the case of an
car accident, your insurance coverage or that of the
other party will compensate for damages incurred as a
result of the accident in accordance with your state’s laws.

Who is held accountable in an accident?

Failure by motor vehicle operators to exercise “reasonable care” is the foundation for most plaintiffs seeking damages caused during an car accident.

A case may be brought against a driver who hits an individual who has car insurance, whether the individual is a passenger in another car or a pedestrian. A driver may also be held legally responsible for an accident caused by intentional misconduct or reckless behavior. A reckless driver is an individual who operates a motor vehicle with a conscious and deliberate disregard for the likelihood that their actions may result in an accident.

Depending on your policy, your insurance company may offer you a settlement for personal injuries sustained during an accident which did not even involve your vehicle.