Any auto accident can be both physically and emotionally traumatic. However, while each car crash can be devastating, certain types of car accidents are more likely to result in physical and emotional injury. Types of car accidents include rear-end collision, rollover, side-impact collision, side-swiping when merging, head-on collisions, and hit and run accidents as well as single vehicle accidents. Additionally, drivers can be involved in low-speed accidents in parking lots as well as at stop signs and stop lights. Generally speaking, rollover accidents and head-on collisions are typically the most dangerous types of car accidents, due to the severe impact felt by the driver. In comparison, rear-end collisions can be less damaging, as they typically occur when cars are moving at under 30 miles per hour. At Weinstein Legal, our auto accident attorneys have experience with cases involving many types of car accidents. Learn more about each accident today.

You've lost enough - it's time to demand more. When an unforeseen and unimaginable circumstance causes the death of a loved one, the loss of emotional and financial support can be overwhelming. Although a wrongful death lawsuit cannot undo this loss, it can help ease the financial burden that is often left behind. A wrongful death claim may be filed if your loved one’s death was caused by someone else’s negligence. If you believe the death of your loved one was the consequence of carelessness or negligence, in scenarios such as motor vehicle accidents, accidents at work, defective products, or dangerous prescription medications, seek the help of a trusted wrongful death attorney. With the help of a knowledgeable lawyer, you can seek compensation for damages such as loss of income, loss of benefits, funeral and burial expenses, medical bills, mental anguish, and loss of companionship.

When an insurance company is alerted to an accident, it then becomes the company's responsibility to investigate and determine which party was at-fault. More often than not, this means that a victim will receive a call from the opposing insurance company. While the opposing insurance company is legally allowed to call you for information, you are not legally obligated to speak with them. In fact, doing so can irreparably harm your case. Insurance companies are invested in protecting their own financial interests, thus they deny as many claims as possible or work to negotiate the lowest settlement possible. When speaking with an insurance adjuster without adequate representation, a victim can accidentally say something that can serve as a basis for refusing to pay them anything, or reduce the value of their claim. Always err on the side of caution, and forward calls to an attorney.

You may have already heard about self-driving cars as automobiles that self-park, have blind spot detectors, and automatically brake are increasing in popularity . Completely self-driving cars, however, are still in development stages. When you can expect to see completely self-driving cars on the road, depends on when the insurance industry figures out how to insure the drivers. Prior to self-driving cars being legalized for the road, many questions which will need to be answered. How would insurance for the vehicles be written and what would it cost? Also, in the event of an accident, when would the driver be at fault? Could a feature allowing the driver to take control be effective? Until these questions can be answered, don’t anticipate a drop in insurance rates. However, on a larger scale, (say 25 years or so), there is a good chance rates will drop due to autonomous safety features.