Car Accident FAQs

Dented car with property damage

Car Accident Property Damage Claims

By Maureen Milliken

The majority of vehicle accidents are property-damage only – that means no one got hurt. In 2019, the least year…

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Car damaged in an accident in a no-fault state

Who Pays for Car Damage in a No-Fault State?

By Maureen Milliken

In most car accidents, blame can usually be assigned to a driver and if there is damage to the car,…

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Passenger unbuckling seat belt after an accident

What Are Your Rights as a Passenger Injured in a Car Accident?

By Robert Shaw

To ensure any pain and suffering doesn’t include being on the hook financially for an accident you played no role…

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Car insurance claim stamped with "X" because it exceeds the policy limits

What Happens When a Car Accident Claim Exceeds Insurance Limits?

By Maureen Milliken

More than 87% of drivers in the U.S. have auto insurance for a very good reason – it covers property…

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Airbags deploying after a car accident

Can I Sue If My Airbags Didn’t Deploy?

By Maureen Milliken

Airbags save lives and prevent injury. However, if they don’t deploy, the result can be devastating and expensive. There are…

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Ambulance parked at car accident scene

Who Pays for the Ambulance in a Car Accident?

By Bents Dulcio

When you’re injured in a car accident and need medical attention, an ambulance is your best chance of receiving timely…

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Couple talking with police after witnessing a car accident

What to Do If You Witness a Car Accident

By Maureen Milliken

Everyone at some point will witness a car accident. And that will be followed by the thought: “Should I stop…

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Agent flipping through insurance policy

What Happens If You’re in an Accident the Same Day You Bought Car Insurance?

By Tom Jackson

Like comedy, insurance is all about … timing. An assortment of factors play a role, but, long article short, if…

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Employee talking to employer after having an accident while driving their personal car for work

What Happens If You Have an Accident While Driving a Personal Vehicle for Work?

By Tom Jackson

From running errands, to traveling between company locations, to driving to conferences and seminars – and more! – opportunities abound…

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A leased car crashing into the back of another car

What Happens If You Get in an Accident with a Leased Car?

By Robert Shaw

The car you’re driving – but don’t own – sits by the side of the road dented, or, worse, undriveable.…

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Two cars crashing into eachother

What Happens If You Are at Fault in a Car Accident?

By Robert Shaw

Being involved in a car accident is a sharp blood pressure spike, even when the incident in question doesn’t result…

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Driver calling someone else who owns the car they crashed

What Happens If Someone Else Is Driving My Car and Gets in an Accident?

By Maureen Milliken

Are You Responsible if Someone Else Crashes Your Car? The simple fact about car insurance is that it covers your…

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Driver's debating fault after car accident

How to Prove You Are Not at Fault in a Car Accident

By Maureen Milliken

Knowing how to prove you are not at fault in a car accident is the key to not having to…

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Insurance adjuster handing car accident victim a check for lost wages

Filing for Lost Wages After a Car Accident Injury

By Tom Jackson

Beyond achieving a successful physical recovery, the most pressing concern for someone seriously injured in a traffic crash is: How…

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Accident victim asking lawyer if they can still sue in a no-fault state

Can You Sue in a No-Fault State?

By Maureen Milliken

There are 12 no-fault car insurance states (as well as Puerto Rico), in which each driver’s personal injury protection insurance…

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