A Resource for Victims of Motor Vehicle Accidents
Victims of serious motor vehicle accidents find that they have entered a world in which their lives are now controlled by insurance adjusters and lawyers.
We have created this blog so that these unfortunate souls may become familiar with the landscape as quickly as possible.
At first blush, the facts of an accident may appear simple and straightforward. “The truck hit my car and I was injured.” However, there are a host of “hidden factors” which can either hinder or enhance the pursuit of justice.
All serious accident injury claims justify an in-depth investigation to uncover potential “hidden factors.”
A “hidden factor” is information that is not apparent on the surface, requires investigation to discover and is critical to the outcome of an accident insurance claim.
For example, the “accident” may not have been caused by mere inattention, but instead may have been the result of an intentional violation of federal safety regulations, making the “accident” inevitable. Armed with the additional information, the accident victim’s claim will be significantly enhanced.
The “hidden factor” may involve a tire manufacturer who, in order to cut corners, manufactures an inherently dangerous tire. Or, it might be a highway designer who fails to consider the safety risks his design poses to the average driver.
We will address many of these “hidden factors” in future postings.
However, even if the accident is in fact straightforward without any “hidden factors,” understanding the investigation and claims process will help set reasonable expectations.
Our next article will discuss the insurance claims process.
The “Accident Information Law Blog” (AILB) provides readers with information necessary to appreciate the issues and options available in the pursuit of safety and justice.
