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Most people go their whole lives without injuries from auto accidents. But if you are hurt, deciding what to do next is often confusing. Get help and advice specifically designed to help people like you hurt in auto accidents secure financial compensation and justice.

Auto Accidents

Injured While Driving Without a License. Can I Still Get Paid?

by fihguide   ·  2 years ago  

We’ve had multiple readers write in to ask about filing personal injury claims while driving without a license. In every case, the person driving without a license did not cause the accident and got hurt. One says he was driving without a license when another car rear-ended him. Another says “I was involved in an ...

Auto Accidents, Other Injuries

Airbag Didn’t Deploy, Now You’re Injured – Do You Have a Claim?

by fihguide   ·  3 years ago  

We had three different readers ask about car accident injuries when an airbag doesn't deploy on impact as expected. In one such case, LifeFlight picked up the reader's severely injured father and lifted him to a trauma hospital. In another, the reader lost control while driving and rolled his Pontiac – but the airbag never ...

Auto Accidents

I Was Rear-Ended In a Car With No Insurance. Can I Still Get Paid?

by fihguide   ·  3 years ago  

Recently, a reader emailed us with a question. “I was rear-ended at a red light. I just bought the car, so I don’t have car insurance yet. Can I still get paid?” This is a great question! The answer depends on just two things: Does the other driver have insurance, and what state was your ...

Auto Accidents

How Much Is My Back Pain & Whiplash Injury Claim Worth?

by fihguide   ·  3 years ago  

Note: This article was updated on February 25, 2021 with the latest settlement amounts and updated links. If you’ve ever been rear-ended, you know you might not realize you're hurt until 48 hours later. A reader recently wrote us to ask: “I have whiplash and a back injury. How much is it worth?” This is ...

Auto Accidents

Find Your State’s Deadline to File Your Car Wreck Claim

by fihguide   ·  3 years ago  

Hurt in a car wreck as a result of someone else's negligence? Then, the at-fault driver owes you money! Car insurance typically covers a little more than half your injury and property damage costs. (According to National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration data, car insurance covers around 52% of injury accident costs, on average). Unfortunately, ...

Auto Accidents

Car Accident Insurance & Injury Claim FAQs

by fihguide   ·  3 years ago  

Note: This article was last updated on February 25, 2021 with the latest statistical data. Most people go their whole lives without getting hurt in a car accident — and thank goodness for that! But for those who are injured, deciding what to do next can be difficult. You may have already filed an insurance ...

Auto Accidents

5 Things An Auto Accident Lawyer Will Do For You

by fihguide   ·  3 years ago  

If you’re hurt in a car wreck, you might think it’s just easier to settle with the insurance company. And in some clear-cut cases, you’re probably right. For example: I once got hit head-on by a guy eating Chinese food while driving in heavy rain. He jumped out and said “Sorry… that was totally my ...

Auto Accidents

Who Pays If You’re Hurt in a Hit and Run Accident?

by fihguide   ·  4 years ago  

When you’re injured a car wreck, police often assign blame to either one or both drivers. Even when it’s not clear-cut, auto insurance usually pays about half the cost. (Sure, it might be your policy — but at least you’re not completely out-of-pocket on all those bills!) But what happens if you’re hurt in a ...

Auto Accidents

States With the Highest & Lowest Number of Uninsured Drivers

by fihguide   ·  4 years ago  

Let's say you get hurt in an auto accident, but the responsible driver has no insurance. But how likely is that scenario? According to Insurance Research Council data, uninsured drivers currently cause about 1 in 8 auto accidents nationwide. However, those rates can vary wildly depending on where you live. See where you're most (and ...

Auto Accidents

How to Avoid Going Broke If You’re Hurt in a Car Crash

by fihguide   ·  4 years ago  

Note: This article was updated with the latest numbers, percentages and statistics on February 25, 2021. No one believes it will happen to them. Still, the fact is that millions of people face huge medical bills and other expenses after car accidents each year. If you think recovering from a car crash injury is difficult, ...

Auto Accidents

Who’s Liable for Your Car Accident Injury Costs?

by fihguide   ·  4 years ago  

Most states have a legal process for deciding who’s liable for your car accident injury costs. In fact, liability is the most important factor in deciding how much money your injury deserves in damages. Insurance companies look at four concrete factors to determine who’s at fault for auto accidents — and thus, liability percentages. Not Sure ...

Auto Accidents

Traffic Accidents in No-Fault vs. At-Fault States

by fihguide   ·  4 years ago  

People hurt in traffic accidents nationwide either live in no-fault or at-fault states. This variable determines whose insurance pays for each person’s property damage and medical expenses. It’s helpful to understand the distinction between traffic accidents in no-fault and at-fault states — and figure out which one applies to your injury case. Traffic Accidents in At-Fault ...

Auto Accidents

Hurt in an Uber or Lyft Accident? You Need a Personal Injury Attorney

by fihguide   ·  4 years ago  

If you use apps like Uber or Lyft very often, you may wonder how they deal with auto accident injuries. Who, exactly, pays for each injured rider’s medical bills? Is it the driver… or maybe the ride-hailing platform itself? Always talk to a personal injury attorney if you’re hurt in an accident that involves a ...

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