With rising housing costs and general inflation, a lot of people are having to prioritize their bills in order to stay financially afloat. Unfortunately, some of them choose to let their car insurance slide, essentially taking a gamble that they won’t be in an accident until they can afford the payments again.
That’s bad news for you, however, if you happen to fall victim to their negligent driving habits. Most of the time, people respond to the news that the driver that caused their accident lacks insurance by simply assuming that no financial compensation is available for their losses.…
Workers compensation benefits are not automatic. You must go through the process of reporting your injuries to your boss, seek medical care, and be told by your medical provider that you can’t return to work because of your injuries. In addition, all paperwork must be filed on time and proof of your accident needs to be included. When you are hurt in an accident that isn’t witnessed by anyone else, or your injuries don’t seem consistent with your story, you can be denied workers compensation benefits even when you can’t return to work.…
After a car accident, if the insurance company is not willing to pay an amount that completely covers your damages, you may end up having to sue your insurance company. Doing so can be a long and drawn-out process, but often, before your case reaches court, the insurance company will offer you an out-of-court settlement. Should you say “yes” to the settlement offer? Provided your attorney agrees the settlement is fair, in most cases, it is worth accepting.…
