How Much Are Car Accident Claims Worth? 3 Essential Factors to Consider

The value of a car accident claim largely depends on these factors: The cause of the wreck Who’s liable for the car crash The extent and severity of the damage…

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How to Protect Your Rights When Filing a Car Accident Claim: 4 Key Do’s & Don’ts

To protect a potential car accident case, DO: Call the police. Get medical attention. Keep everything. Talk to a lawyer who provides free consultations. On the other hand, protecting your…

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How Car Accident Claims Work: 6 Stages to Resolve a Claim

Car accident claims follow these steps: The initial evidence-gathering stage Officially filing the claim Negotiations with the insurance company Consideration of any settlement offer The trial The jury verdict Not…

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How Do I Prove Fault for a Car Accident: 5 Essential Pieces of Evidence

The evidence that’s usually crucial for proving fault for a crash can include: The police report Accident scene pictures Witness statements Chemical tests or cellphone records Other evidence Here’s why…

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TDI Adopts New Emergency Rules to Clarify SB 1264 & Its Protections Against Surprise Medical Billing

The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) recently adopted new emergency rules to clarify Senate Bill (SB) 1264 and the protections set forth against excessive, surprise, and unreasonable medical billing. Described…

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Reading a Police Car Accident Report: 5 Key Details to Look For

When looking over the police report for a car accident, carefully check out: The crash location and identifying information Driver information Charges filed The injuries and/or fatalities sustained The officer’s…

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How to Get a Car Accident Report from Police: 2 Steps to Take

In Texas, here’s how to get a copy of the official police report for a car crash: Collect key identifying information about the crash. Request a copy of the report:…

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How to Report a Car Accident to Police: 3 Steps & 3 Helpful Tips

When reporting a car accident to police: Only explain the facts of the crash. Never admit fault and avoid passing blame. Note the officer’s name and badge number. As you…

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Why Report a Car Accident? 3 Key Reasons to Report a Wreck

Reporting a car accident is important because: It’s the law (in many states and situations). It can help you figure out who’s at fault (through a police report, etc.) It…

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