Jill Kolodner | March 26, 2021 | Car Accidents
Car crashes can have many unfortunate effects on accident victims. Often, these effects come in the form of injury, which can affect your ability to work and decrease your quality of life. But these effects can extend beyond the physical to include mental, financial, and legal effects as well. To address these effects, it’s important… read more
Jill Kolodner | February 15, 2021 | Car Accidents
GEICO is the second-largest automobile insurance company in the U.S. It collects more than $33 billion in premiums every year and returns about 75% of that on claims. But the most telling GEICO statistic is that it consistently ranks below average in customer satisfaction with its claims handling. GEICO could not reach its level of… read more
Jill Kolodner | January 27, 2021 | Car Accidents
Rear-end collisions happen when a car or truck strikes the rear of another vehicle. These crashes are common. According to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, about 2.175 million rear-end collisions occurred in 2020. This makes rear-end collisions the most common types of car accidents. Here are some of the things that you should… read more
Jill Kolodner | December 21, 2020 | Car Accidents
GEICO is a massive car insurance company that currently boasts over 15 million customers. In fact, they are the second-largest insurance provider in the United States. The name GEICO stands for “Government Employees Insurance Company,” although they no longer cover only government employees. You have probably seen one of their successful marketing campaigns on television,… read more
Jill Kolodner | December 14, 2020 | Car Accidents
More than 100,000 car accidents occur every year in the state of Maryland, with a significant percentage of those taking place in Baltimore. While for many, any damage done will be minimal and resolved through an insurance claim, for hundreds and even thousands more, legal action is necessary in order to receive fair compensation. When… read more
Jill Kolodner | December 8, 2020 | Car Accidents
Being in an accident can be a traumatic experience for anyone. However, the trauma for an expectant mother includes the fear that her unborn child was injured in a car accident. Instead of one victim, there is the potential of two victims when a pregnant woman is in a car wreck. Dangers to an Unborn… read more
Jill Kolodner | November 24, 2020 | Car Accidents
Most car accident cases are settled through negotiations with the other driver’s insurance company. Your personal injury lawyer drafts a settlement demand letter to send to the insurance company. The settlement demand letter begins the settlement negotiations. In some cases, an insurance company might make a settlement offer to begin negotiations. In either case, your… read more
Jill Kolodner | November 11, 2020 | Car Accidents
A great deal of emphasis is placed on a car accident victim’s physical injuries. Physical injuries are generally known immediately after a car wreck. For example, a victim knows if the accident caused a broken bone or severe burn. However, a car accident victim can also sustain psychological injuries that might not be known for… read more
Jill Kolodner | November 1, 2020 | Car Accidents
Deciding when you need to hire a car accident lawyer can be difficult. Can you handle the claim yourself, or will you get more money if you hire a car accident attorney? Below are seven factors that indicate you need to talk with a car accident attorney about your case as soon as possible to… read more
Jill Kolodner | October 31, 2020 | Car Accidents
The leading cause of death of children in the United States is automobile accident injuries, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Children are injured in car accidents, pedestrian accidents, bicycle accidents, and other collisions involving a motor vehicle. Sadly, hundreds of children die each year in motor vehicle accidents nationwide. For parents, their first… read more
