Car Accident Checklist and FAQ’s

A car accident can occur at any time and as the victim, you may have a personal injury case or insurance claim that needs to be filed. With a car accident attorney by your side, the process of filing a case will be done quickly for your benefit. The individual at fault must be determined to see who was the negligent party in the case and caused the accident to take place. There are several ways that negligence can be found in an automobile accident. This can include:

• Failure to obey traffic signals
• Failure to obey traffic signs
• Failure to signal a turn
• Going over the speed limit
• Driving while intoxicated or under the influence of drugs
• Texting and driving
• Distracted driving
• Other legal violations

There are so many types of accidents and negligence claims that can be filed, victims have a hard time understanding their legal rights. Take for example an accident involving a drunk driver. In New Hampshire, you may have the option to file a claim against the bar that sold the alcohol for a dram shop violation. Another example is when a car accident takes place due to faulty construction of a tunnel or roadway; you may have a personal injury claim due to improper construction or a defect in the design. Builders can be held responsible for a construction accident to drivers.

Perhaps you are involved in a car crash that involves personal injury to yourself or the death of a loved one. This would result in a personal injury claim or wrongful death claim. This type of filling is not simple to resolve and will take the knowledge and experience of a seasoned personal injury lawyer. Insurance law, as well as evidence law, must be covered to ensure that your case is won and compensation is provided.

Compensation is a monetary amount paid to the victim based on the accident or injury that took place. If you are injured in a car, truck, motorcycle, or other motor vehicle accident, due to someone else’s negligence, then you may be entitled to monetary damages. These damages would be paid to provide for your pain and suffering as well as cover any medical expenses due to your injury, as well as lost wages.

What Is Covered Based on New Hampshire Insurance Law?

Several categories are covered under the New Hampshire insurance law. Medical bills, lost wages, bodily injuries and wrongful death, as well as insufficient insurance, are all considered. The medical bill category would consist of the bills that you owe due to the injury. Lost wages refer to the money lost due to the inability to work. Bodily injury refers to a serious injury where you will have scarring, pain, suffering, possible disability, or loss of the ability to enjoy life. The insufficient insurance category is what is considered when the negligent individual is not covered by insurance to help cover your damages.

What to Do After an Accident

If you are involved in an automobile accident, you will need to follow a few steps to ensure you are protected. Gather information from the vehicles involved including names of the driver, address, and telephone. Gather the same info from any witnesses. Contact the police and notify them of any traffic violations. Receive medical attention if needed. Contact your insurance company about the accident. Take photographs if possible of the vehicles as well as the location of the accident and any injuries.