Samer Habbas

Driving plays a big role in the lives of most Americans. We depend on our cars to get to work, to go grocery shopping, to take our kids to school, and to get us to our destinations. However, as important as driving is, it can also be dangerous. Millions of accidents happen each year in the United States. These accidents not only cause serious injuries to the victims but also hurt financially. Fortunately, you have a legal right to file a claim against the negligent party to recover your financial damages. But the last thing you want to do is jeopardize your personal injury claim. Below are four common mistake accident victims make that can seriously impact their claim and ability to recover full compensation.  1. Underestimating Your Injuries After an accident, it is human nature to want to assure others that you are fine. However, it is important to resist the urge to tell the other party who caused the accident that you are not injured. The shock and rush of adrenaline associated...

America is one of the busiest countries in terms of road traffic. The country has approximately 264 million vehicles registered and 218 million drivers holding a valid drivers license. The level of traffic is one of the reasons leading to more traffic accidents. With these statistics it is nearly impossible to avoid getting into a collision at one point in your life. As such, it is important that you are prepared with the steps you should and should not take after an accident. What you do and do not do after an accident can significantly impact the outcome of your accident claim. Below are some important steps you should avoid taking after a car crash. Avoiding these mistakes can help you recover the full extent of the money damages you are entitled to. 1. Never Leave the scene of the accident: Regardless of who caused the motor vehicle collision or the severity of the resulting damages, you must stop after the accident. After stopping, you should check to see if the other parties need...