Why a recorded statement can wait
The other driver’s adjuster often asks to record your account in the first week. Here is why many people hold off.
Articles
Mistakes to avoid after a crash
Each article takes one problem that comes up while a claim is open, explains why it matters and says what people usually do instead.
Gaps in medical treatment, and why they matter
Weeks without a doctor’s visit are often read as weeks without pain. How to keep your records matching how you feel.
What to post, and not post, after a crash
Photos from a weekend away can be read against an injury claim. A plain approach to social media while a claim is open.
Before you accept the first offer
An early settlement can arrive before you know what the crash will cost. What a release does, and what to check first.
Rideshare crashes and whose insurance applies
Whether the app was on, a trip was accepted or a passenger was in the car can change which policy is involved.
Truck crashes and the records that can disappear
Driver logs, maintenance files and on-board data matter in commercial crashes, and some of it is only kept for a short time.
When the other driver has no insurance
Uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage on your own policy may step in. How to find out what you have.
Deadlines that apply after a crash
Every state sets a time limit for injury claims, and some claims against public bodies have much shorter notice periods.
How to get a copy of the police report
Where the report comes from, how long it can take, and what to do if it gets something wrong.
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