Why a lawsuit was filed one day after deadly New Mexico truck crash

In the late summer of 2018, a terrible collision between a bus and a semi-truck shut down a New Mexico highway. The next day, a truck crash lawsuit was filed in court. Here’s what happened.   A Greyhound bus carrying almost 50 people was headed west along I-40. A semi-truck headed east on I-40 swerved across the median and slammed into the bus.   The crash was severe. Many bus passengers were injured, and at least eight have died from their injuries. In the aftermath of the collision, police said the semi-truck lost the tread on its left front tire, which caused it to swerve into the oncoming lane. A lawsuit was filed the next day.  I can’t speak for the attorney representing two of

How to report a crash and start an insurance claim

A guide on how to report a crash and file a claim with your car insurance company If you were involved in a crash, you should always file a car insurance claim—even if it wasn’t your fault, or you were a passenger, pedestrian, or cyclist. There are many good reasons to open an insurance claim: you pay, so you should access the benefits when needed.  Your insurance company will handle the communication with the adverse driver’s insurer. You want to go on the record, in case, down the road unexpected issues arise. Finally, there may be a claims time limit—it’s best to report as soon as possible to protect yourself. The official report If the police did not come to the scene

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How to read your car insurance policy after a crash

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How to deal with car insurance after a crash

Managing a claim on your car insurance after a serious accident crash* can feel overwhelming. There are a few simple things you can do to help make the insurance claims process easier. How to organize your crash information Depending on the number of vehicles and people involved in the crash, there may be multiple insurance companies and insurance adjusters involved. Claims can get complicated quickly, and you may find it useful to start a file. Gather together all of your information, and separate it by categories such as: Medical bills and expenses; Police reports; Photographs of the scene; Property damage estimates; Work time lost, and Correspondence from insurance companies or law firms. About your car insurance  Make a list for your

Trucking groups are fighting truck insurance minimums – and they shouldn’t be

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Here’s what you need to know about car insurance coverage in Washington State

Do you actually understand your car insurance coverage? In my many years as a personal injury lawyer, I’ve met a lot of smart people who don’t know anything about the insurance policy they spend hundreds of dollars on every month. Here’s a quick-and-easy guide to car insurance coverage in Washington State. Liability coverage What it does: Pays medical bills and other damages if you cause a car crash that injures other people. What it doesn’t do: Pay for your injuries, or damage to your vehicle. Who needs it: Everyone. This is the bare minimum of auto insurance and is required by law if you own and operate a car in Washington. In addition, you want to make sure you have

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