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Will the Insurance Company Send Me a Check for My Medical Bills?
Will the Insurance Company Send Me a Check for My Medical Bills? Paying your insurance premiums every month is enough of an expense. Medical bills can be much costlier if you’re injured in an accident. If not insured, you’ll have to pay them out-of-pocket. But let’s assume you are insured; now, we’ll look at the answer to
How Effective Are Safety Features in Cars?
How Effective Are Safety Features in Cars? Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS) are rapidly becoming standard features in new cars. Aside from familiar safety elements like seatbelts and airbags, many vehicles include collision warning systems, blind-spot detection, automatic emergency braking, etc. But are these safety features in cars making a difference? Vehicle crashes, accident injuries, and fatalities are
When Are Nominal Damages Awarded?
When Are Nominal Damages Awarded? In many lawsuits, plaintiffs seek compensatory damages to pay for losses caused by a defendant’s actions or negligence. But not everyone goes to court to seek a large monetary award. We’ll explain when nominal damages are awarded and what they mean. What Does It Mean to Receive Nominal Damages? Nominal damages are
Can I Sell a Totaled Car?
Can I Sell a Totaled Car? When a car is totaled, the insurance company has decided the cost of fixing the vehicle is more than its value. Salvaged cars are those that have been declared totaled. Selling a totaled car is possible and legal. If you’re asking, “Can I sell a totaled car?”, we’ll explain how to
What If an Insurance Check Is Less Than the Repairs to My Vehicle?
What If an Insurance Check Is Less Than the Repairs to My Vehicle? You were in an auto accident, and the repair shop quoted a price of $2,000. However, the insurance company refuses to pay more than $1,200, claiming that’s what the repairs should cost. This is not uncommon. Insurance policyholders often find their insurance company won’t cover
How Long Is an Insurance Check Good For?
How Long Is an Insurance Check Good For? If you receive an insurance check, chances are you need access to the funds quickly. But it can be easy to be forgetful. Or, perhaps a family member passed away and had an old check lying around. Can you still cash it? We’ll look at how long an insurance
In a Multi-Vehicle Crash, Is the Car with More Damage at Fault?
In a Multi-Vehicle Crash, Is the Car with More Damage at Fault? A multi-vehicle accident involves three or more cars. It’s often caused by a chain reaction in which the first car collides with another vehicle that hits the next, triggering a series of crashes. Unfortunately, this is not uncommon on California’s busy roads. Establishing fault in
How Do Car Insurance Companies Pay Out Claims?
How Do Car Insurance Companies Pay Out Claims? If you’re injured in a car accident, receiving an insurance claim payout is a major hurdle. Let’s assume you’ve filed a claim and an insurance company has evaluated and approved it. In California, an insurer has 30 days to pay a settled claim.¹ To help you better understand what
Who Is Liable for Damages in an L.A. Car Chase?
Who Is Liable for Damages in an L.A. Car Chase? Car chases aren’t uncommon in Los Angeles. Watching one on a live broadcast can be exciting, but being caught in the middle of the action isn’t fun. High-speed chases can cause unsuspecting drivers, passengers, and pedestrians to be severely injured. There’s no way to predict when a
Who’s Liable When Road Conditions Cause a Car Accident?
Who's Liable When Road Conditions Cause a Car Accident? Negligent driving is a leading cause of car accidents, but dangerous crashes also occur due to poor road conditions. These include issues other than bad weather. Depending on the case, a city, county, or state government agency (or other person/entity) may be liable for damages. We’ll look at