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Knowing what not to do after a car accident is almost as important as knowing what you should do. This is most critical when it comes to dealing with insurance companies. Despite the friendly guardian image they try to project in their commercials, they don’t want to pay you if they can possibly avoid it.…

When you or a loved one suffer injuries in a car accident, it is natural to worry about how you’re going to pay the bills. Medical care in the MDV can be very costly. Don’t let fear of expense prevent you from getting a thorough medical evaluation and all of the care the doctor recommends.…

In many accident situations, several factors combine together to create the “perfect storm” that leads to injuries. For instance, someone might knock over and spill a bottle of canola oil just after store employees set up a stack of merchandise that blocks your full view of the aisle so that you can’t see the oil…

Car insurance is mandatory in DC and Maryland, but not in Virginia. Rules differ substantially in all three jurisdictions.  Let’s take a look at the requirements and consequences for violations. Remember that when you have a question about insurance coverage, it is important to look not only at the legal requirements but also the contractual…

Finding your phone may not be the first thing on your mind after a car accident, but it should be. With your phone, you can call for emergency assistance, which is important to do even if it seems like the accident was minor. You can also use your phone to take pictures. Often the photos…

Drivers and most passengers in the DMV are required to wear seatbelts. Police can hand out tickets when they stop vehicles that are operating in violation of the seatbelt laws. So does this mean that people injured in car accidents in the DMV can’t file a claim for damages if they weren’t wearing a seatbelt?…

Your health matters. So the first thing to do after you are in an auto accident is to make sure you and others involved get medical care. Call 911 or have someone else do so. The rush of adrenaline can be masking symptoms of serious injuries, so don’t assume you’re fine even if you feel…

The very smallest car on the road weighs ten times more than the average person. Even a tiny subcompact car weighs over 2,000 pounds, and the average SUV tips the scales at about 5,000 pounds. These vehicles travel at a much higher rate of speed than a person walking, and they are made of rigid…

You can’t avoid it entirely–a car accident will stress you out. You have a million things to worry about. (Just repeating them here is going to add to your stress so we won’t do it.) The important thing to know is that when you work with the right personal injury lawyer, your legal team can…

If your accident is the fault of another driver, you will need to deal with your insurance company and the other driver’s insurance company. It is certainly possible that an insurance company could offer a fair settlement for your claim. However, insurance is a business, so initial settlement offers usually provide far less than a…