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What Injured Victims Need to Know About Their Duty to Mitigate Damages
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Car Accidents Published on November 23, 2022When you seek compensation after suffering an injury in a car accident, the insurance company will want to know about your medical treatment. For example, they will want to know how soon after the accident you sought treatment and if you have continued your treatment. If you did not seek treatment soon after the crash, […]
Read moreWhat Should You Do First? Call a Lawyer or the Insurance Company?
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Car Accidents Published on November 04, 2022Many vehicle crash victims talk to an insurance company before talking to a lawyer. While these victims may still recover compensation for their damages, their conversation with the insurance company could hurt the strength of their case. That is why it is generally best to talk to a lawyer before talking to the insurance company. […]
Read moreWhat if a Car Crash Aggravates a Preexisting Injury? Can You Still File a Claim?
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Car Accidents Published on October 21, 2022Auto accidents are physically traumatic events that put drivers and passengers at risk for serious injuries. Any preexisting injuries, such as to the neck, back or the brain, could be aggravated during the crash and get worse. The insurance company may tell you they will not provide compensation for a preexisting injury because they are […]
Read moreCan the Car Insurance Company Appeal the Jury’s Award of Compensation?
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Car Accidents Published on October 06, 2022If your car accident case goes to trial and is left in the hands of a jury, there is a good chance the jury is going to award significant compensation to the victim. Attorneys are unlikely to take cases to court unless they think there is a good chance that they can secure a verdict […]
Read moreWhat Should You Do if the Other Driver Lies to the Insurance Company About the Crash?
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Car Accidents Published on August 29, 2022Many people try to avoid responsibility for their actions, like drivers who cause others to get injured in car crashes. At-fault drivers may lie about what happened to attempt to avoid financial responsibility and an increase in their insurance premium. When this happens, victims are understandably angry because the at-fault driver is making the process […]
Read moreWhy There Can be a Higher Risk of Car Crashes in the Summertime
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Car Accidents Published on August 19, 2022Drivers need to be cautious behind the wheel, no matter what time of year. That said, it is still important to be aware of the kinds of hazards you may be more likely to encounter during the summertime. For example, teenagers are out of school for summer vacation so you may encounter more of them […]
Read moreWhy Insurance Companies Usually Benefit from Delays in the Legal Process
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Car Accidents Published on July 14, 2022When car crash victims feel like the insurance company is delaying the legal process, it is probably not their imagination. Car insurance companies routinely try to delay the legal process because it may benefit them. There are many tactics insurance companies may employ to try to delay the legal process. Our experienced attorneys also discuss […]
Read moreWhat are the 12 Steps in the Process of a Maryland Car Crash Claim?
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Car Accidents Published on July 07, 2022There are many steps in the process of seeking compensation for damages caused by a car crash. While each case is unique, the process is essentially the same. The details (injuries, value of damages, insurance policies, etc.) are what make injury claims different. Not knowing what to do next or not knowing what is coming […]
Read moreInternal Injuries That Could Occur in a Car Accident
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Car Accidents Published on June 22, 2022A car crash can cause a wide variety of injuries involving many body parts. While brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, broken bones and soft-tissue damage often get a lot of attention, internal injuries are also common. One of the worst things about these injuries is victims may not experience serious symptoms right away. This could […]
Read moreDo Auto Insurance Companies Hire Private Investigators to Spy on Crash Victims?
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Car Accidents Published on May 05, 2022Crash victims may be surprised to discover insurance companies sometimes hire private investigators to find a reason to attack the victim’s credibility, reduce the value of the victim’s claim for compensation or deny the claim entirely. Insurers do not do this for every claim, they usually only take this step for a claim that could […]
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