Car Accidents

Knowing what to do if you have been injured as a passenger in a car accident is essential to your health and building an insurance claim. Seek medical care to protect against hidden injuries, and be wary of quick settlement offers and requests to talk to the at-fault party’s insurance company. You need a skilled […]

Filing a claim quickly is always best practice if you’re in an accident, but West Virginia doesn’t specify how long you have to report a car accident to your insurance company. Contacting your insurance provider is a critical step that many drivers are reluctant to take because they’re afraid of increasing their rates.  While worries

Table Of Contents Minor Injuries Can Worsen Over Time Important Steps To Take After a Car Accident West Virginia’s Statute of Limitations Speak to a Lawyer at Warner Law Offices PLLC for Free Warner Law Offices Can Help You After Minor Car Accidents You have the right to take legal action after a car accident,

Table Of Contents What Is a Duty of Care? What Is a Breach of the Duty of Care? What Is Causation? What Are Damages? Holding a negligent driver accountable after a crash is the most effective way to move forward and pursue the compensation you deserve. Hiring a car accident lawyer to help you through

Table Of Contents Contacting a Lawyer Exchanging Information with the Other Driver Reporting the Crash to Local Law Enforcement Taking Photos as Evidence Getting Medical Treatment The shock following a severe car accident can leave you questioning what to do next. Unfortunately, you may encounter several problems and resistance from insurance adjusters who want to

Table Of Contents Protect Profits The Friendly Act After a crash, it’s crucial to remember that insurance adjusters work for large companies. They must work to protect profits, so they don’t want to pay out maximum compensation when they receive an accident claim. As a result, some insurance adjusters lie to claimants to avoid paying

Table Of Contents “I’m Sorry” “I Think…” “I’m Not Hurt” Insurance adjusters deal with millions of claims every year. They know what to look for and how they can bully injured individuals into receiving much less than they deserve. However, they often take what you say and try to minimize how much you may recover.

Table Of Contents 1. Their Friendly Demeanor Is Often Just an Act 2. They Ask Questions and Know the Answers Already 3. They Don’t Want You to Have a Lawyer 4. They Lower the Value of Your Losses 5. They Offer Less Than Adequate Settlements When you experience something as traumatic as a car accident,

Table Of Contents What To Do After a Hit and Run Accident What Not To Do After a Hit and Run Crash What Are the Consequences for a Hit and Run Driver? Does Insurance Cover Hit and Run Accidents? Contacting Your Insurance Company Will a Hit and Run Raise My Insurance Cost? How Can Our

If you’ve just been in a car accident, you’re likely overwhelmed. You may need to seek medical attention if you were injured. You may also be contending with work and family problems if you don’t have access to a car. Insurance companies know that you’re overwhelmed and probably not very well-versed in the insurance claims