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Auto Accidents

For questions and answers on these topics: determining who is at fault; insurance; accident statistics; and, trends and automotive safety issues.

2,604 Questions

Who is at fault if you hit a car that is reversing out of their drive and the damage is to my car?

You were on the road so had the right of way. The person in the driveway is at fault. He/she didn't yield. They hit you. You DIDN'T hit them. Remember that if you go to court or talk with insurance.

What percent of car accidents are caused by skidding?

Skidding is probably not a cause of a car accident. It is usually a result of braking, especially before the invention of anti-lock brakes. ABS keeps the tires from looking up and skidding.

What happens if you are driving an uninsured car that you also own and you get into an accident and it was your fault I have basic insurance on another vehicle but none on this vehicle in question?

If you are driving an uninsured car that you own and you get into an accident that is your fault, then you have to personally pay for the various expenses that may result from that accident, which includes both the cost resulting from damage to the cars involved, and also any medical expenses which result from injuries to people in those cars. Since you also are legally required to have insurance, the police may impose additional penalties.

Can you get an auto accident lawsuit loan?

Yes.

A plaintiff most certainly can obtain an auto accident loan for their case if of course the lawsuit is already filed. Lawsuit funding companies provide financing for auto accidents and nearly all personal injury cases. You can simply apply or call them to learn more on obtaining a non-recourse cash advance for your auto accident lawsuit loan.

If you have been involved in an accident, you should seek an attorney immediately.

What if a passenger is killed in your car accident?

It depends. If you are killed, you don't have to deal with anything. But if you survive, you'll probably be asked how you were driving (i.e. drunk driving). then you'll pay a HUGE fine. If it was an accident, then you'll probably be graced, and insurance will cover you. You'll need to have a good explanation, though, for why you had your car accident.

How does your wrist get broken in a car accident?

Most often the reason for a broken wrist or even both wrists to be broken in a car accident is because the natural reaction is to "brace!" A passenger puts both hands against the dashboard, then the impact forces the wrists into a hyper-extended position, which can break the small hand bones and break the wrist bones.

How did the car accident of Todd Ballard happen?

He was in a car, which subsequently was involved in an accident.

Did eddy Murphy die in ski accident?

Actor/Comedian Eddie Murphy is still alive. Reports of his death was a Twitter Hoax.

Is your car salvage after an accident?

It depends. Is there damage, what is damaged? What is the repair cost estimate? What is the year, make and model? What is the blue book value of the vehicle before the accident?

Will your insurance company still pay for the damages to your car if your daughter who has no drivers license and who was not at fault for the accident drives the car at time of accident?

Probably not, as most policies only cover drivers not listed on the policy if they were given permission to drive. If you gave your unlicensed daughter permission to drive, then you can be issued a ticket. However, if the accident was not your daughter's fault, then the at fault party is responsible for the damage they caused to your vehicle, regardless if the other party was licensed or not.

Is it lawful to move your car after an accident before the police arrive?

In general, if the cars can safely be moved, and they are impeding traffic, then it is acceptable to move the cars.

How many car accidents happen in Missouri in 2012?

In 2012 there was 142,966 according to www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov

Here are some of the totals for 2013

Total Motor Vehicle Accidents for the State of Missouri: 431,769

1. St Louis County - 121,933 (includes St Louis city)

2. Jackson County - 61,402

3. Greene County - 24,700

4. St Charles - 22,412

5. Clay - 14,889

Check out this map of Missouri that show motor vehicle volume by county in 2013

dickersonoxton.com/accident-map/

Who dies in car accident 2012?

Many thousands of people have and will die in car accidents in 2012