Auto Accidents

Did you know Maine has the nickname “Vacationland” on their license plates? The moniker is probably well-deserved when you consider the state boasts over 3,478 miles of coastland for travelers to enjoy. Not to mention 21,000 miles of public highways — more than any other state in New England. Which means if you’re driving there,...

Did you know that South Carolina is home to the UFO Welcome Center? Turns out it’s in Bowman, SC in case any alien visitors need a rest stop during their intergalactic travels. But for regular earthlings, it’s important to be aware of South Carolina car accident laws when driving through the state.  That’s because data...

Thousands of car crashes happen in Nevada every year with the majority occurring in the Reno and Las Vegas area according to traffic data by NDOT. Nevada car accident laws apply themselves depending on who’s at-fault, negligence, and other factors we’ll cover in this article. If you want guidance specific to your Nevada car accident, LegalASAP...

Indiana has the nickname the “crossroads of America.” But for the 6.8+ million people living in the Hoosier state, knowing Indiana car accident laws is also important. People travel more than 78,640 million miles through the state annually, and with that kind of highway traffic, car accidents in Indiana are bound to happen. Since automobile...

With nearly 12.5 million people, Illinois is the sixth–largest state by population and a major center of commerce, culture, and agriculture. The Prairie State’s largest metro area, Chicago, is home to nearly 9.5 million people. Unfortunately, there are also thousands of car accidents each year in Illinois. In 2020, the state saw 1,194 auto accident deaths. Overall,...

The growing Sun Belt state of Georgia is home to part of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, a varied landscape, and warm climate. With nearly 11 million people living there as of 2021, car accidents are a daily fact of life across the Peach State. Sadly, over 1,600 people in Georgia die in auto accidents...

With over 39 million people living in California, car accidents continue to wreak havoc across the Golden State as thousands are killed or injured every year. California car accident laws were created to guide victims through the legal process after a crash. These regulations seek to answer questions like: Determining liability What economic damages you...

A reader wrote in with this question: “If I have medical bills from an accident that I caused when I hit a parked car, can I get pain and suffering? I’m in California if that matters.” There’s a quick answer to this question. Unfortunately, no, you cannot get monetary relief for pain and suffering if...

Have you ever heard of a claim release form before? If not, then you may not understand why signing such a document after an accident is a big deal. Slow down and educate yourself before signing anything related to your accident. A claim release form is a binding legal document. For that reason, you should...

Bodily injury settlements after a car accident vary from state-to-state and it is important to know these limits to make sure you are not given a low amount from your insurance company for your accident. We recently had a reader write us with just that sort of question, asking: “What is the maximum bodily injury...