Auto Accidents

Settlements can vary widely, even the most minor-looking of accidents can result in a big settlement. Generally the goal is to fairly compensate a victim for the damages caused to the vehicle and the overall health of the victim(s).

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Yes.

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Physical trauma.

Yes indeed. Face up to your responsibility.

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No. However, rumor has it that police are more likely to pull over a red car because it mysteriously appears to be moving faster than it actually is, and it's usually a young adult driving it.

Yes!

There is at least 1 car crashes every minute meaning that 60 people die in an hour and 1440 people die everyday from car crashes.

Out of a car, there is little you can do.

In a car, try to safely swerve to avoid the oncoming obstacle or driver, lest you be hit/run into it. Prevention plays a key role in stopping car accidents however. Drive slowly, safely and with consideration. Use turn signals, lights, and be conscientious of other drivers. Driving fast boosts your chances to cause/be in an accident.

Yes. Many of the injuries of car accidents may not manifest themselves at the time of the injury, but a few hours to days later.

This includes, brain injury, whiplash injury, etc.

It is always important to document the integrity of your body after a car accident by a complete medical evaluation at the nearest ER, even though you dont feel anything is wrong.

no

The person behind you should not be tailgating (even though many people still do this today). It also depends on how close you are to the front of the car. In this circumstance, you are not at fault. The tailgater is at fault. For a reminder, always keep a distance at low or high speeds. Tailgating is one of the top causes of car accidents. Stay safe out there.

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3 years is typical. Though NYC may differ from NY state. Some instances require you to file some kind of motion within 30 days of the incident. A call to the clerk of courts in your county may provide help

An accident is usually the fault of the driver who was violating the law. However, other circumstances may apply. It is illegal to go through a yield sign and not yield even if you then slam on the brakes. Still, something else might apply. Courts exist to take care of such situations.

If a person hits a parked car, usually the driver of the moving vehicle is at fault. However, state laws might vary. Both were violating laws at the time.

This was all in his brother's mind. The accident was just that, an accident.

According to statistics there are 250,000 kids injured each year, approximately 2,000 die from their injuries.

First of all, in many states it is illegal to drive without insurance, so that would be a fine right there. Second of all, whether or not they had insurance, they are still liable for the damage they caused. If they can be found, they can be sued for it. Third, if they hit an ran, that is also a crime. It would be pretty fair to expect that if someone got caught for doing what you just described, their license would be suspended or revoked.

about 137 each day. DOT numbers says approx. 50,000 a year. So to put it in perspective ,it took us 7 years to lose 50,000 troups in Vietnam. Makes you wonder why we didn't protest car accidents instead of the Vietnam war.

According to statistics male drivers causes twice as many accidents as female drivers.

The local media or police are the most likely people to have information

If a car hits a stopped car and sets that car into motion and it hits another car, the first car is responsible for both cars. A stopped car is not responsible when someone sets it into motion and it hits another car.