Injuries And Car Accidents

Injuries suffered as a result of car wrecks can include:

• Whiplash
• Broken bones
• Spinal cord injury
• Brain damage
• Other internal injuries

Pedestrian injuries

Pedestrian deaths are second only to occupant deaths in auto accidents. If you are injured, you may be eligible for compensation for your injuries. Be sure you get all the information you can about the accident, including:

• Names and insurance information of the driver involved
• Names and contact information of witnesses

In general, pedestrians have the right of way. You will be questioned as to whether you used caution in crossing the street, if you used proper crossing locations, etc. Contact Slocumb Law Firm to coordinate your case.

Passenger injuries

Any passenger in an auto accident is considered free of liability for the accident, unless they committed an overt act that distracted the driver, or in any other way contributed to the accident. Also, if you get into a vehicle knowing that the driver is intoxicated, you may have "assumed the risk" of being in an accident.

As a passenger, you may have a claim against all negligent parties, which can include the driver of the car you were riding in when the accident occurred, as well as the drivers of other vehicles involved.

Following an accident, collect all important information regarding the accident, and then Contact Slocumb Law Firm to handle your claim.

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