What Is an Accident Report?
An Accident Report (or Incident Report) is an official record that provides a detailed and accurate account of an event, such as an accident, injury, or near miss, that occurred in a specific location, usually within an organization or workplace. They are created on-site by an authority figure such as a police officer or a hospital staff member.
The above individual offices or hospitals, agencies like the National Transportation Safety Board produce and file accident reports. Most reports focus on a single accident. These reports contain information such as details of the specified accident, analysis of factual data, conclusions and probable cause of the accident, and in some cases, related safety recommendations.
Accident reports often serve as evidence in legal disputes. They can establish facts and assist in determining liability in negligence cases, assessing claims, and determining compensation for damages or injuries in insurance claims. Police reports specifically are considered public records and can typically be requested for access by any individual, often through contact with local law enforcement.
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What Happens If You Hit a Cyclist with Your Car?
Hit a Cyclist, or Injured in a Bicycle Accident? We Can Help.
Car accidents involving an injured cyclist can be the worst experience anyone can have. If you’re asking yourself “What happens if you hit a cyclist with your car?” an experienced bicycle accident lawyer can help.
You may feel guilty, upset, and anxious about what happens afterward. Can the cyclist sue you for the accident? What will happen to your insurance rates? What happens next?
These are all valid concerns to have before, during, and after your time on the accident scene. Even if you were injured in the bicycle accident as well, you may be stressing over what can happen. That’s why it’s important to know what your next steps should be to protect yourself and your claim.
For over 60 years, Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys has been helping bicycle accident and car accident victims alike with their personal injury claims. […]
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Can I Sue After a Car Accident If I Was Not Hurt?
What Options Are Available After A Car Accident With No Injuries?
Everyone knows that if you are injured in a car accident, you have the option to file a lawsuit against the other driver. But what happens if you only suffer damage to your vehicle? Can you sue the other driver?
Even if you suffered no physical injuries during an accident caused by the negligence of another driver, you could still recover property damage costs. If your insurance company refuses to repair or replace a car you suffer heavy damage you might need to seek court action to have them repaired or replaced.
Understanding your legal rights after a car accident is paramount. Please note that Munley Law handles personal injury cases only.
Filing Car Accident Claim with Insurance Company
The best way to ensure you recover compensation and financial losses from insurance companies or liable parties in your car accident property damage settlement is to hire an experienced car accident property damage lawyer. […]
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What to Do After a Car Accident
After a car crash, you need to know what to do
The nation’s leading accident lawyers explain what steps you should take after a collision
There are 6 million roadside collisions in the United States every year. However, despite the fact that we hear about car and truck accidents every day, we never think it will be us. As a result, many drivers and pedestrians find themselves unprepared when they suffer a crash. How accident victims react in the seconds, minutes, hours, days, and weeks after their crash creates lasting effects. Doing the right thing or the wrong thing can majorly impact whether and how much you can recover for your injuries. As such, our experienced car and truck crash lawyers explain exactly what to do after a roadside collision.
If you’d like to discuss the specifics of how to handle your accident case, […]
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How long does it take to resolve a personal injury case?
How Long Does It Take to Resolve a Personal Injury Claim?
One of the most common questions that our clients ask is: how long it will take to settle my personal injury case? Unfortunately, no lawyer can answer that question for certain because every case is different and it can take time to reach the best outcome possible (if you encounter a lawyer who claims to be able to resolve your case in a fixed time period, that may be a red flag). And of course, if the insurance company refuses to offer an acceptable settlement, your case may go to trial which will extend the timeline a bit further.
To help you understand what to expect in a personal injury case, our experienced personal injury litigation team at Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys explain the timeline of a typical case and the factors that can impact your recovery. […]
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Defending Yourself After a Trucking Accident – Advice from Dan Munley, Personal Injury Attorney at Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys
While I’ve seen them often, it always pains me to see trucking and car accidents. The one that took place today on I-94 in Michigan City, Indiana is one of the worst semi-trailer accidents this lawyer has seen. According to NBC Chicago’s report of the accident, three deaths have already been confirmed. The crash involved over 15 semi-trailers (semi-trucks) and dozens of passenger vehicles, which were pinned underneath these large semi trucks. Many of the injured were taken to University of Indiana Health-LaPorte Hospital for treatment of injuries.
Sadly, many of these victim’s families are probably at the hospital right now, focused on their loved one’s safety, meanwhile, the law firms representing the insurance companies are likely already beginning to do everything they can to minimize compensation or reimbursement for pain and suffering. That includes making evidence disappear quickly. […]
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