Car Accident News

Did I End Negotiations by Verbally Accepting the Insurance Company’s Settlement Offer?

Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Car Accidents Jul 06, 2021

This is a difficult question to answer, as some verbal agreements may be binding while others might not be. It is important to note that if a settlement offer is binding, you may have lost the right to negotiate for more compensation or file a lawsuit…

What Do I Do if the At-Fault Driver Offers Me Cash on Scene?

Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Car Accidents Jun 07, 2021

When drivers cause car accidents, they often want to avoid the time and hassle of the legal process. That is why they sometimes offer cash to the victim at the scene. They are hoping they can offer cash in exchange for the victim either not calling the…

Can You File a Claim for a Crash Involving a Police Car?

Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Car Accidents May 14, 2021

Thousands of innocent bystanders have been injured by police cars that were chasing fleeing suspects or people who violated traffic laws. Victims of these crashes may have questions about seeking compensation, which is why meeting with a licensed attorney…

Liability for a Crash with a Vehicle Stopped on the Shoulder

Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Car Accidents May 06, 2021

The last thing you want to happen on a highway or interstate with high-speed traffic is for your car to break down, forcing you to pull over. Unfortunately, this kind of thing happens all the time and drivers may be forced to sit and wait for a tow truck…

Do Car Insurance Companies Mislead Car Crash Victims?

Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Car Accidents Apr 26, 2021

Misleading car crash victims is often not that difficult. Victims are injured, unsure if they may be eligible for compensation, and they may even trust the insurance company to take care of them. However, insurance companies do not leave it at that.…

Avoiding a Crash While Driving Through Baltimore’s Most Dangerous Intersections

Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Car Accidents Mar 30, 2021

Some of the worst crashes happen in intersections, often when drivers are turning left or right. While any intersection can be dangerous, every city has certain intersections that are more dangerous than others. Even if you do not regularly travel through…

Can I Choose the Repair Shop for My Car After a Crash?

Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Car Accidents Mar 25, 2021

When you need to make repairs to your car, or simply bring it in for regular maintenance, you want to take it to a mechanic you can trust. However, after an accident, you may feel pressure to take your car to a repair shop recommended by the insurance…

Staying Safe When Trying to Collect Evidence After a Car Crash

Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Car Accidents Feb 25, 2021

Sometimes crash victims take the time to collect evidence at the scene. This can help victims with building a case against the at-fault driver. However, you cannot count on passing drivers to exercise an appropriate amount of caution. There have been…

What if Your Car Registration was Expired at the Time of the Crash?

Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Car Accidents Feb 08, 2021

There are many elements in a car accident case, from what happened in the crash itself to the damages that result. However, there are various things that are not relevant to a claim, despite what victims may have heard or what the insurance company may…

Who is Liable for a Crash Caused by a Sudden Medical Emergency?

Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Car Accidents Jan 18, 2021

If you get hit by another car whose driver was in violation of traffic laws, the other driver is most likely going to be held financially liable for your damages. However, there can be exceptions to this general rule. For example, the other driver may…