Here’s another scenario: After sitting in rush hour for hours you are rear-ended by a large truck. You have major whiplash along with severe back pain and are forced to stay home from work for months. You become depressed and you aren’t earning any money since you are paid by the hour. The company the truck driver works for isn’t offering to help you with your bills.

These two examples are common scenarios of personal injury accidents. Everything from car accidents to train accidents to bicycle accidents can be considered a personal injury accident and depending on the situation, victims of these types of accident may be entitled to damages.

Understanding Personal Injury Damages
The term “damages” refers to the money a judge or a jury awards to the victim of a personal injury accident. When pursuing a personal injury accident law suit you and your attorney will add up all of your expenses and then request that the court require the other party to pay that amount.

If you are the victim, then you are the plaintiff while the other party is the defendant. In some cases the defendant is an individual, like the driver of a car, for example. A company or entity can also be the defendant, but since most individuals and companies are insured for accidents, it is the insurance company that usually acts as the defendant.

Every attorney and law firm will charge their clients differently, but it is safe to assume that your attorney will only be paid a fee if you win your case. If the court does not award you money and you and the other party decide not to settle outside of court, then the attorney won’t be paid. However, you may still be responsible for paying the administrative expenses like copying, mailing, court filing fees, and other similar costs.

Understanding How to Find a Lawyer
Most people don’t know a lawyer, let alone a personal injury lawyer, which makes it difficult when an accident occurs. Of course you don’t plan for these things so when the time comes to find an attorney it can be downright scary.

Instead of complicating your already stressful situation, take a breath and do a simple online search for attorneys in your state. Most attorneys or legal organizations will offer no-cost consultations and even talk to you on the phone for a few minutes before you come in. This is a great way for you to decide if the attorney is someone you want on your side.

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If you have been in a vehicle accident and are suffering from personal injury, you may be entitled to have your injuries paid for by the person who caused the accident. Usually it is the insurance company that covers these personal injury expenses, and unfortunately insurance companies sometimes fight against those claims leaving you injured, out of work, and unhappy.

The lawyers behind Accident Help Now understand the ins and outs of vehicle accidents and have worked with victims, just like you, to recover the expenses they deserved. These expenses range from medical expenses to pain and suffering and can sometimes add up to millions of dollars.

Regardless of the expenses you have accrued and regardless of your situation, we may be able to help. Find out by contacting us for a no-cost legal consultation— (877) 274-8672.

Defective Parts and Machinery

In some instances, the driver is not at-fault, but rather the manufacturer of the vehicle or a part of the vehicle (such as tires) is responsible for the accident. In cases like these, your personal injury may not always seem so simple. But don’t be discouraged. There are still ways to recover your expenses.

Fatalities

Unfortunately, it is not always the victim of the vehicle accident that brings suit against another party. In some cases it is the loved one of the deceased who files a personal injury claim. If you have a loved one who was lost in a vehicle accident, don’t face the mounting pile of medical bills and expenses alone. We may be able to help you hold the responsible party and their insurance company accountable for those expenses.

The car accident lawyers behind Accident Help Now understand the ins-and-outs of car accidents and have worked with victims, just like you, to recover the expenses they deserved. These expenses range from medical expenses to damages related to pain and suffering, which can sometimes add up to hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Regardless of the expenses you have accrued and regardless of your situation, we may be able to help. Find out by contacting us for a no-cost legal consultation— (800) 956-9876.

Understanding Car Insurance

If you drive a car, then you are required to have car insurance coverage. With insurance you can rest assured that your property damage and medical expenses will be covered if you are the at-fault driver. This coverage will protect not just you, but any other cars and passengers involved in an accident too.

There are limitations on what a car insurance company will cover so check with your local carriers to find out what exactly needs to be included in your policy in terms of collision and comprehensive coverage especially.

In situations where you are involved in a car accident and the at-fault party or their insurance company will not cover your expenses, you may be in a position to file a personal injury law suit. The car accident attorneys behind AccidentHelpNow.org are experienced in auto accident case law, and regardless of your location we can connect you to an attorney for a no-cost consultation.

What to Do If You Have Been in an Accident

• If possible, get out of the vehicle and move away from the road.
• If you suspect the other driver is intoxicated or behaving inappropriately, tell the police. Likewise, if you know you have injuries, let them know.
• Try to locate witnesses to the accident. Write down their names and phone numbers.
• Communicate clearly with the other driver and police, but do not embellish. Do not admit fault.
• Take pictures of the damaged property and any evident injuries.
• Write down everything you remember about the accident, including comments made by the other party, as soon as you can. Also, note any pain or injuries you notice within the 72 hours that follow the accident.

Accident Help Now can help you by connecting you with an attorney familiar with construction accidents. It can be difficult to find a construction accident attorney whom you can trust and whom you know will represent you well. That’s why we do the leg work for you and only connect you with a firm that has the resources and the capabilities you need.

Common Construction Accident Injuries
A construction site is a dangerous place. Even if you take the utmost care, you may still be injured. It is the responsibility of the construction company to take necessary precautions and protect workers and passersby from injury.

Most common injuries result from electrocution, falling from ladders or scaffolding, machinery malfunction, and interference from debris on the ground or falling debris. If you have been injured because of one of these reasons or any other construction site incident, contact us to learn more about your rights. Call 877 274-8672 for free legal consultation.

Product Liability and Construction Accidents

When a product such as a piece of machinery or protective gear fails or is used in a negligent manner on a construction site, your personal injury case may fall under product liability. This is common due to the fact that products specific to construction (i.e., tools, machinery, etc) may have faulty warranties or have some kind of defect.

In a situation where product liability is a concern, there are several parties who may be responsible for your personal injury including:

• Manufacturers
• Suppliers
• Retailers
• Contractors
• Subcontractors
• Co-workers
• Insurance companies

Although product liability is complex, the construction accident attorneys in Accident Help Now’s network are experienced in this area of case law and prepared to take on your case. Complete our online contact form to learn more.

Mass transit accidents, also called public transportation accidents, can include bus accidents, subway accidents, plane accidents, and boat accidents too. While these modes of transportation are statistically much safer than automotive travel, the fatality rates per accident are much higher.

In instances where the person operating the vehicle or the company that operates the transportation system is at fault, your medical expenses and damages are their responsibility. And so are the injuries of your fellow travelers too.

Whether you are in Los Angeles, Boston, or anywhere in between, the attorneys who are part of the Accident Help Now network are experts in mass transit accident case law. We will connect you with local firms who are knowledgeable, professional, and ethical. You deserve to have someone on your side.

Complete the online contact form or call us at (877) 274-8672 to learn how a personal injury attorney can help you file suit against a mass transit company. Your injuries and damages should be covered and we can help you file claims against the insurance companies. . . .

Recent Mass Transit Accidents

• June 2009, Washington, DC Metro commuter rail accident; 9 dead, 75 injured (Faulty breaks are suspected as cause.)
• May 2009, Boston MBTA trolley accident; 49 injured (Train conductor was text messaging on his phone.)
• September 2008, Los Angeles Metrolink commuter train; 25 dead, 135 injured (Train conductor was text messaging on his phone.)
• March 2008, Massachusetts MBTA commuter rail; 150 injured (An adjacent train car loaded with lumber rolled toward the commuter train, which was stationary.)
• May 2007, Philadelphia SEPTA Regional Rail commuter trains collide; 40 injured (Operator error)

Of course, pedestrian accidents occur at other times of the day too, and regardless of the time they are almost always tragic resulting in serious injury and so many times death.

Whether the accident occurs while you are walking, skateboarding, or riding a bicycle, your injuries, or the injuries of a deceased loved one, should be paid by the driver responsible for the accident. In situations where weather conditions, road signs, or other external factors led to the accident, a school district or town government may be liable too.

Pedestrian and Bicycle Accident Investigation
Many accidents are investigated by organizations independent of the police. This is especially true in cases where trucking companies or commercial enterprises are involved. If you are in a situation where an accident investigator contacts you, retain an attorney before you sign anything. It is also recommended that you not tell the investigator too much information before speaking with an attorney.

While in most cases these investigations are simply routine, it would be a shame for you to lose out on your right to payment because of an investigator who is biased on the side of the other party. It is not uncommon for plaintiff attorneys to also conduct an accident investigation to ensure findings represent the situation accurately.

More on Bicycle Accidents

Sometimes the line is blurred with bicycle accidents, but the truth is that bicycle riders have the same rights as pedestrians and vehicle drivers. Bicycle riders are required to follow the same traffic laws as cars and trucks for example, following stop lights, stop signs, yield signs, etc., but they should be given the right-of-way just like pedestrians on foot. Every state has different laws so if you are a regular cyclist, you should be familiar with your responsibilities.

It doesn’t matter if you are suffering from minor injuries such as bone breaks and road rash or catastrophic injuries such as paralysis and disfigurement, your personal injuries resulting from bicycle accidents should be paid for by the person who caused the accident. If you are suffering from injuries resulting from a bicycle accident, learn how you can get your injuries covered by calling today—(877) 274-8672.