The following pages explain car accident and personal injury laws specific to each state. We explain important concepts with examples and link to each law on its state government’s website. We cover the following information:
- Legal actions of drivers, motorcyclists, bicyclists, and pedestrians
- Liability laws governing negligence
- Drunk driving laws
- Insurance policy limits and financial responsibility
- Statutes of Limitations
- Information on Small Claims Courts
- Other laws relevant to personal injury claims
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Visitor Questions on Personal Injury Laws by State
Forced to delete video recording of fight at school?
I am a parent of a Kindergarten student. My daughter has Down syndrome and in an inclusionary class. Recently I was at the school to…
Colorado schedule for partial disability of specific extremities?
I underwent three surgeries to repair ruptured tendons in both shoulders and both Achilles tendons after taking Levaquin. I was in MDL until last year,…
Moving out of state with an open WC claim?
I have an ongoing workers compensation claim from an injury in Florida. I’m now looking to transfer with my company to Massachusetts. I see pain…
How to settle an auto accident claim for my 17 year old son?
My 17 year old son was in an auto accident where he was the passenger. He went to the hospital and received medical treatment. He…
$2,000 Threshold in Massachusetts?
Three people were injured in a car accident in Massachusetts but each of them have medicals between $400.00 and $ 700.00. Can they bring a…
Settlement money being held due to Medicare lien?
During the process of a lawsuit, an attorney’s letter indicated to us that, by law, a settlement check can only be held in escrow for…
Personal Information Given to Attorney Without My Consent…
I was rear ended and went to a major hospital for treatment of my injuries. I was later contacted by an attorney who left his…
Is it possible to reopen a personal injury case after 30 years?
I was in an accident when I was a child where I was hit by a car and thrown several feet away from where I…
Veterinarian gave my personal information to the driver who hit and killed my dog…
I reside in Michigan. My dog jumped the fence in my yard and ran into the road and was hit by a car. There were…
What is the Statute of Limitations on Medical Malpractice in West Virginia?
I had surgery on my left heel in 2005 and I now have problems with my balance. I had an x-ray before surgery and it…