Posts

Showing posts from March, 2022

Determining liability in a rear-end car accident

   When a car  accident  claim is filed, the most important thing in the process is determining the liability. Yes, it is true that the rear-end driver is at fault in most cases,  however , it might not be always the case as there are   instances  when the lead driver is at fault. What can you be compensated for in terms of damages? Once it is  established  that you are the one who has suffered due to somebody else’s fault, you are entitled to get compensated for different  damages . These damages are: Medical bills: This includes the amount that has  been  spent on getting the injury treated. Lost  wages : If the injury has caused you to miss days of work, you are entitled to get compensated for the wages and other  earnings  that you are lost. Pain and suffering: The pain and suffering that has been caused due to the accident can also be compensated. That is not it, there is also a  provision  to get compensated for the loss of consortium and wrongful  death . Are the rear and driver