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Thursday, October 30, 2014

Car Accidents and Personal Injury: An Overview

Vehicular accidents are a very real threat to every motorist. In addition, since everyone is inclined to traveling via cars, it is likely that any given person will find himself or a loved one involved in a vehicular accident at least once in their lifetime. If ever you find yourself in a serious one, you may benefit greatly from consulting with an accident lawyer.

Litigation After a Vehicular Accident

Not every vehicular accident merits a lawsuit. In an accident where nobody is seriously injured, claims for property damage and medical care may be resolved with the offending driver’s insurance company. That being said, the more serious the physical injury or property damage that results from the accident, the more likely that a lawsuit will follow.

Causes of Vehicular Accidents

Vehicular accidents have many possible causes, including driver error, distractions, bad weather, intoxication, road conditions, vehicle defects, etc. Most vehicular accidents that result in a lawsuit involve two vehicles, with the driver or passenger from one of the vehicles involved claiming that the driver of the other vehicle caused the accident.

In Louisiana, you only have one year from the date of your accident to file a personal injury lawsuit in court. Consulting with an accident lawyer will further enlighten you on the details involved in a vehicular accident lawsuit.

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