How to make a claim if the other driver doesn’t have insurance
How do you make a claim if the other driver doesn’t have insurance? Unfortunately, there are other drivers out there in Salt Lake City and Utah that do not have automobile insurance, as required by the law. What happens when one of these drivers runs a red-light and hits you? Or if one of these drivers is following you too closely on the freeway and rear-ends your car when traffic ahead stops suddenly? Fortunately, there are coverages to protect you from other drivers without insurance. With regards to the damage to your vehicle, if you...
read moreHow Do I Get the Most Money for My Personal Injury Settlement?
How do I get the most money for my personal injury settlement? This is a question I frequently hear when I talk with someone who has been in a car accident. The question is justified as there are often past medical bills to pay, future medical bills, and sometimes a lifetime of suffering. The first issue we have to address is what are the insurance company policy limits? According to Utah law, when you are in a car accident, the other driver is required to have insurance. The insurance of the other driver will have limits on the amount they...
read moreHow to Select an Experienced Spinal Cord Injury Accident Lawyer
You have so many critical decisions to make when you or a loved one has experienced a spinal cord injury due to a vehicle accident. The first decision is about finding legal representation who fully understands the complexities of a spinal cord injury. Know the Firm You are Hiring “What is the Statute of Limitations for filing a spinal cord injury accident claim in Utah?” Since the statute of limitations for various claims often differ from state to state, find out if this attorney knows critical basic facts without having to...
read moreHow do I get surgery after a car accident if I don’t have health insurance?
What do I do if I have been in a car accident and I need surgery, but I don’t have health insurance? If you have been seriously hurt in an auto accident, you may have this very question. If you have a Utah automobile insurance policy, typically your own insurance will cover at least the first $3,000 of your medical bills under the PIP coverage. (This is discussed in my last blog post.) However, a surgery can cost much more than $3,000. Some back and neck surgeries can cost upwards of $100,000. If someone else caused the accident or if...
read moreWho pays my medical bills after a car accident in Utah?
If you have been in a car accident in Utah, you might be wondering who pays for your medical bills. You may have been contacted by your own insurance and told about PIP or personal injury protection benefits. Utah automobile insurance policies must give you coverage of at least $3,000 for PIP coverage. This means that when you are in a car accident, you should actually use your own PIP benefits to cover your initial medical bills up to the PIP limit. This might seem strange, especially if someone else caused the accident. Why shouldn’t...
read moreGetting your car repaired after an accident?
Getting your car repaired after an accident? Many people have questions about getting their car or truck fixed after they have been in a car accident. This post will attempt to answer some questions about the property damage claim you might have after a car crash. Will my car be fixed or replaced? That depends on how much damage has been done to your vehicle. Most insurance companies have a general formula to determine if they will fix a car or deem it a total loss. For example, one insurance company might decide that a vehicle will not be...
read moreBack and neck injury after a car accident?
It is very common to sustain back and neck injuries in a car accident. The reason for this is because of the forces involved in the accident itself. For example, when you vehicle is hit from behind, you might be thrust backwards violently. Sometimes your head will snap back and strike the headrest of the car, resulting in a neck injury. Even worse, sometimes your car or truck will be pushed into another vehicle in front of you. This may then cause you to violently be thrown forward. In fact, you could be thrown backwards and forwards...
read moreDoes having surgery increase the value of my case?
Does having surgery increase the value of my personal injury or car accident case? There are several reasons why having surgery increases the value of your personal injury case. First, insurance companies receive numerous claims from potential claimants each day. They have to determine which claims are more serious and will require higher settlements. One of the factors that they look at is what type of medical treatment is received and how invasive such treatment is on the life of the claimant. Since surgery usually involves high medical...
read more7 Secrets for Finding a Good Personal Injury Lawyer
Hiring the right personal injury lawyer is important if you want to win your case. You need to find a lawyer who can handle your claim and get the compensation you deserve from your injury. With so many lawyers available, it can sometimes be difficult to find the right one. Use these tips to help you find a good personal injury lawyer. Exclusivity Personal injury law is complicated and involves many rules and practices. Choose a lawyer who specifically handles personal injury cases instead of one that mainly practices in other areas of the...
read moreWhich Trial Lawyer is the Best Representation for You?
Have you recently suffered from a car accident or experienced a personal injury caused by another individual? As insurance companies tend to dispute or fight against providing individuals compensation for injuries, a personal injury or trial lawyer can help resolve these issues at hand without you having to do much work at all. The first objective involves locating an attorney who best fits your needs. Find the best representation Call upon highly experienced representation that has many years winning cases in a versatile field. Determine if...
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