I was walking on a sidewalk. A young child on a bike was crossing the street into traffic. I acted instinctively and attempted to prevent the child from being struck. I succeeded. The car driving in the lane closest to the sidewalk did not hit the child. However the child was distracted by my actions. … Continue reading When doing the Right Thing Leads to a Lawsuit
Tag: Car Accidents
I was involved in a car accident six months ago. A vehicle had gone through a red light and struck the car I was driving. After the accident, the driver told police that she deliberately went through the red light in order to hit my car. The police gave a ticket at the scene for … Continue reading Insanity Defense
A car blew through a stop sign and struck me. Police came to the scene of the accident. I learned from the police that the car that struck me was stolen. Can I sue anyone for my injuries? Yes, you have multiple claims. But part of your claims may come down to important facts about … Continue reading Permissive Use of a Car
I injured my knee in a car accident. The doctor is recommending surgery for the knee, but I am afraid of surgery. Does my choice to treat an injury affect any personal injury damages case I may have? Yes, your treatment choices for your injuries may affect your recovery in a personal injury case. As … Continue reading Mitigating Damages
I was injured when I was riding a bicycle with two of my friends. Unfortunately for me, I was riding furthest away from the curb when a car struck me. Do I have a claim for my injuries? No-Fault Benefits Yes you have a claim. First, as the rider of a bicyclist, you are covered … Continue reading Bicyclists Must Follow Rules of the Road
When a vehicle blows through a stop sign, there could be multiple parties responsible for the accident, especially if the stop sign was obscured.
"I was going straight at an intersection when a car suddenly turned left in front of me, damaging my car. The police came and made out a report saying I was going straight. But the insurance company for the driver making a left turn does not want to pay to fix my car. They claimed … Continue reading Comparative Neglience