Economic damage is a verifiable loss that has a monetary value. The compensation is paid to the victim, or in the case of death, the victim's family, to reduce the pain caused by the injury resulting from negligence. This compensation is meant to help make the life of a victim or their family whole again.
As such, it is important to keep every receipt from treatment, funeral costs, car repairs, and any other expense related to the accident.
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If you've been injured due to the careless actions of another driver, you may hear the word liability a lot. This term means almost the same thing as blame or fault in legal terms. As far as a car accident goes, this issue of liability can destroy a case before it even begins. Read on and learn more.
What Is Liability?
Accidents can happen that involve only one vehicle. However, many accidents involve another vehicle driven by a driver who did something wrong.
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After a car accident, you will be required by law to contact the police so they can arrive and file a police report. However, depending on what the police officer finds, you might be issued a ticket after the accident. However, even if you are issued a ticket, you may still be able to win an auto accident case.
The Consequences of Being Issued a Ticket
Being issued a ticket will likely mean that the other driver's insurance provider will try to find you liable for the accident.
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After a car accident, you will often need to rely on witnesses to testify on your behalf to prove that the other driver was at fault for the accident. Even if you were injured, an attorney will be able to help you locate witnesses to your accident. However, even if there were no witnesses to your accident, your car accident lawyer might rely more on an accident reconstructionist.
The Job of an Accident Reconstructionist
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When you are injured during an accident, you may wonder if you should pursue a claim. The best way to find this out is to speak with a personal injury lawyer. After a free consultation, the worst that can happen is that the lawyer refuses to take your case or explains to you why you are unlikely to win a personal injury case.
What Type of Cases Will an Attorney Accept
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