Auto Accidents

Rollover car accidents are one of the most dangerous types of crashes you can end up in. The NHTSA reported that approximately 2,694 crashes were fatal rollover accidents in 2020. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety reported a total of 7,640 passenger vehicle occupants died in rollover crashes in 2021. According to the Centers for...

If you get into an accident, insurance companies go after uninsured drivers through several methods to compensate for your claim. Your own insurance coverage may already compensate you after an accident involving an uninsured driver, such as: Collision insurance Uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage Personal Injury Protection Coverage (PIP) If the uninsured driver was at-fault,...

There is a reported car crash every 3 minutes and 27 seconds in Alabama. In fact, the average Alabama driver has a 90% chance of getting in a car accident in their lifetime. ​​With 19 highways running through the state, you need to know Alabama car accident laws to keep yourself safe. Not sure where...

Mississippi may get its name from the river, but it also has approximately 73,000 miles of highway running through it. Unfortunately, it also ranks in 50th place for the most fatal car accidents, with 26.2 road-related deaths per 100,000 residents. Knowing Mississippi car accident laws is crucial to navigating through this state’s roads. Read on...

If you’ve recently been injured in a car accident, it’s important to know Tennessee car accident laws as you hire a lawyer. Each year, motorists in Tennessee suffer over 5,000 car accidents resulting in fatalities or serious injuries. The state’s mountainous terrain and varied climate have caused crash-related fatalities to rise year over year. If...

Ohio leads the pack with more speeding infractions than any other state. In fact, 16.12% of all Ohio drivers have received a speeding ticket (35% over the national average). If anyone needs to know what Ohio car accident laws entail, it’s residents of the Buckeye State. Ohio also clocks in at 3rd place for the...

TGIF is usually a relief, but for Michigan drivers, it’s also a time to be on high alert. According to the Michigan State Police, an average of over 50,000 traffic crashes happened on Fridays in 2022. While these stats shouldn’t keep you home, knowing Michigan car accident laws before going out is a smart idea....

Kentucky car accident laws tends to be lax compared to other states when it comes to minor crashes. Even so, accidents involving life-changing injury or death happen everyday in the Bluegrass State. In 2021, there were 734 fatal crashes in Kentucky, and drivers reported about 160,000 automobile accidents overall. Even though the state follows no-fault...

The Mountain State’s rugged Appalachian terrain contributes to around 992 car accident injuries every year. A recent study also showed a 12% rise in West Virginia fatalities in 2021 compared to 2020. If you’re a part of these accident statistics, it’s important to know West Virginia car accident laws when filing your claim. All West Virginia...

If you’re not at-fault for a rental car accident, you may pursue a car accident claim to cover your damages. You can use rental car reimbursement coverage for the initial repair costs, but taking legal action against the guilty party may increase your chances of a higher settlement. If the rental car accident was the...

The Sunshine State Florida is one of the fastest-growing states in the union, increasing 1.9% between 2021 and 2022. This rapid growth leads to car accidents, particularly in roadways not designed for current Florida traffic. When you encounter a car crash, it’s important to know Florida car accident laws to protect yourself in court. Florida’s...

America’s Dairyland Wisconsin is home to nearly six million people. A long winter season marks Wisconsin’s climate, its roadways covered in ice, leading to car accidents. In 2022, there were 128,830 vehicle crashes, 547 of which were fatal. Not only are crashes deadly, but they induce financial ruin if you don’t know Wisconsin car accident...

With over 670,000 people living in our nation’s capital the District of Columbia, car accidents are an inevitable fact of life. District of Columbia car accident laws were created to help victims navigate through the legal process after a traumatic car crash. These regulations seek to answer questions like: How does my liability affect a...

Car accidents in Virginia have been on the rise since 2020, according to the state’s DMV. The year 2022 saw 122,434 crashes, injuring almost 60,00 people and killing 1,005. In the aftermath of a traumatic car crash, you need to know Virginia’s car accident laws to legally defend yourself. Reading about Virginia car accident laws...

Delaware was the first state to ratify the United States Constitution, despite being the second smallest state in the U.S. Even so, it ranks third for the most distracted driving fatalities. Despite their small population, drivers unaware of Delaware car accident laws were responsible for the state’s 165 fatal crashes in 2022. If you’re traveling...

More than 9 million drivers are licensed by the Commonwealth — and thousands of car crashes happen every year. Traffic deaths took the lives of 1,179 Pennsylvanians in 2022, with no sign of stopping anytime soon. If you’re in a wreck, Pennsylvania car accident laws help you navigate the legal process so you can: Find...

There are more than 6 million people licensed to drive in the Garden State. When you’re sitting in traffic on the Palisades Interstate Parkway, it can feel like every one of them is right there with you. When there’s so many people packed together, you need to know New Jersey’s car accident laws. In fact,...

Over 40,000 people were hurt in Maryland car accidents between 2018 to 2022. Among those crashes, over 500 were fatal, and an average of almost 80,000 resulted in property damage. Knowing Maryland car accident laws is key if you want to drive in the “Free State.” Otherwise, it may cost you your vehicular freedom. Not...

A speeding driver exhibiting negligence may not view the other vehicles while they’re merging lanes. You might’ve been caught in the reckless pathways of a negligent driver, causing a sideswipe car accident. The financial and emotional losses are devastating, but you can still recover with the right legal representation. There have been 950 people killed...

New York is home to the city that never sleeps, and apparently that includes its streets. The Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) reports that more than 700,000 cars stream into Manhattan each day, 255 million cars per year. With that much traffic, anyone driving in the “Empire State” should be aware of New York state car...

With nearly 7.8 million people living in the rainy Evergreen state of Washington, car accidents are a fact of life. Over 600 motorists are killed every year, and there’s no sign of this slowing down. Washington State car accident laws are the blueprint to your accident claim, and knowing them may increase your chances of...

According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Board, the Tar Heel State has the fifth-highest number of car accidents in 2022. If you’re a part of the statistic and require legal representation, make sure you know the laws in your state. North Carolina car accident laws help you navigate the legal process so you can:...

With nearly 2 million people living in Idaho, car accidents are a fact of life. An unspoiled natural terrain can make navigating the roadways challenging. As such, over two hundred motorists are killed here every year. Idaho State car accident laws regulate the car accident claim process, so find a legal professional to help you...

A car accident can happen suddenly, and there’s a common misconception that you can file a claim whenever you want. This is not true, and there’s a deadline for most lawsuits before the courts bar you from filing the same case. For crashes, this is the car accident statute of limitations, and there are different...

When driving Rhode Island’s mere 1,100 miles of state-maintained roadway, it’s important to know Rhode Island car accident laws. Even though it’s the smallest state in the U.S., there were still 63 fatal car accidents in 2021. And 43 of those were multi-car crashes. Our complete guide gives you the lowdown on what to do...

Whether you blame it on the rain, or something else, there’s no denying that Oregon suffers from lots of crashes. The stats don’t lie—in 2020 alone there were 38,141 motor vehicle accidents, 460 of those include fatalities. With numbers that high, anyone living and driving in that area should familiarize themselves with Oregon car accident...

Home to over 3.6 million people, the Constitution state of Connecticut sees hundreds of fatal car accidents each year. Connecticut car accident laws guide victims through the legal process after a crash. Knowing Connecticut’s accident laws before talking to an auto accident lawyer about your case is wise. Whether you call Bridgeport, Stamford, New Haven, or...

With nearly 6 million people living in the Rocky Mountain state of Colorado, car accidents continue to wreak havoc. Hundreds of motorists are killed here every year. Colorado car accident laws were created to guide victims through the legal process after a crash. It’s smart to know Colorado’s accident laws before talking to an auto...

The main reason you should drive slower at night is because you have a slower reaction time on a dim road. You won’t immediately see traffic signs, hazards, and other drivers in a low-visibility environment. Driving slowly will help you react to obstructions on the road when they come. Driving slower at night will help...

It depends on the accident and what state the crash took place in whether a hit and run is a felony or a misdemeanor. Generally, if a hit and run only causes property damage, it is considered a misdemeanor. If someone fled the scene of a crash that caused injury or death to another person,...

With only 643,503 people, Vermont is the least-populated state in the U.S. after Wyoming. The state is a haven for skiers, hikers, and ice cream lovers as the birthplace of Ben & Jerry’s. Unfortunately, no state is perfectly safe from traffic accidents despite Vermont’s car accident laws. In 2022, 77 people died in Vermont car crashes...

The state of Massachusetts is a scientific, commercial, and cultural leader in the United States. Home of Fenway Park, Beacon Hill, and some of the world’s finest universities in its largest city Boston – aka Beantown – Massachusetts boasts a population of nearly 7 million people. Unfortunately, it can be a difficult place to navigate...

New Hampshire has the nickname the “Granite State”. However, as far as we know, the 16,689 miles of public highways and roads that run through the state are still made of asphalt. All that roadway means multiple routes by which to explore the Switzerland of America — another moniker thanks to its mountains. But it...

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 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 cannot...

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...

Emotions are running high in a car wreck, panic sets in, there may be injuries, and your car is likely messed up. And that’s exactly when people say lots of things they shouldn’t. If there is another driver involved in the accident, you’ll obviously have to speak to them and exchange important info. Plus, you’ll...

If you’ve suffered a whiplash injury in a car accident, you may be unable to work. You may also have a difficult time handling regular household chores or daily tasks. In fact, this is a key reason who so many people file whiplash claims for car crash-related neck injuries. According to Mayo Clinic, “Whiplash is...

Whether you’re in a fender-bender in exiting on-street parking or are T-boned by someone running a red light, the first thing you should do is call 911, even if nobody is injured. That way, the police can generate a traffic collision report that may prove helpful to you later on. Why Should I Call 911...

If you’ve recently been in a car accident with a commercial truck, you may be confused about who is liable for the damage to your vehicle. You may also wonder who will have to pay any medical bills that arise from the accident — as well as cover lost wages you may experience. This situation...

A reader asked this question: “I was in a car accident on Saturday. A car ran into me, but my insurance is not up to date. What can I do to get help? I was hurt, but I am uninsured.” This is an unfortunate situation and an important question. The answer depends on two things:...

A reader reached out with this question: “I was in a rollover car accident and the airbags never deployed. I was seriously injured and life-flighted to a hospital, where I stayed for a week. I later found out my car was part of an airbag recall. Can I claim compensation for my medical bills from...

If you’ve ever been the victim of a hit and run accident, you may feel angry, frustrated, or unsure about where to turn for help. After all, you never got to meet the party responsible for your injuries or damage. It’s tempting to assume there is nothing you can do in the wake of this...

Most people live their whole lives without experiencing a serious car accident. So, when they do occur, many folks have some questions about what happens next: Who pays for medical bills if I am injured? Who pays for my lost wages? If you’ve just been hurt in an accident, it’s important to seek medical attention....

New data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) shows that car accidents are increasing at an alarming rate. In the first six months of 2021, an estimated 20,160 people died as a result of a car accident. That’s the highest number since 2006. The number of non-fatality accidents, particularly those that involved speeding...

You may think you can save some money by avoiding legal representation for a car wreck injury claim. But an auto injury attorney can help you get a better settlement, signal your intentions to the insurance company, and ensure the law works to your advantage. In fact, people working with auto accident personal injury lawyers...

As if being involved in an auto accident weren’t traumatic enough! Trying to negotiate all the claims and paperwork after a crash can sometimes feel like a different type of wreck. Instead of suffering all over again, consider scheduling a free consultation with an auto accident attorney. Meeting with an auto accident attorney can help...

Wondering why your car crash claim didn’t qualify after you filled out LegalASAP’s free evaluation form? It has everything to do with one or more of the answers you gave us while requesting your case review. We’ll list the most common reasons why your car crash claim might not qualify for compensation or legal assistance...

Even if you’re an insured driver, you should still hire an auto accident lawyer after a car crash. Even with collision coverage, you may get a higher settlement by fighting with your insurance adjuster. You can only fight with an auto attorney at your corner. Here are four reasons to hire an attorney during a...

If you’re hurt in a car accident, you may worry about what happens next. Not only are you in pain, but you’re unsure about what to expect in terms of an auto accident settlement timeline from the at-fault driver. Fortunately, help is available. If you’re concerned about the financial impact of your accident, it is...