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After a car accident, using parts from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) to repair your vehicle is ideal. However, it is not always possible, and sometimes aftermarket parts are necessary. While some insurance policies cover aftermarket parts, others contain specific verbiage that specifies only partial coverage or none. Check Your Insurance Policy Before approving repairs to your vehicle following a collision, double-check your auto insurance policy for how parts are handled. If you fail to follow your...

When a tire blowout causes a motor vehicle accident, it may have been due to defective manufacturing, design, or installation. If that is the case, another party may be liable. Potentially Liable Parties in a Tire Blowout Accident Lawsuit Who can be held liable for a tire blowout accident will depend on why the tire failed. For example: Tire Manufacturer Liability If the tire blew due to a defect in its manufacturing, you may have a lawsuit...

Paralysis is a devastating and life-changing injury. It occurs when a person loses the ability to voluntarily move some or all of their body. It can have many different causes, but the leading ones are as follows. Stroke The primary cause of paralysis is a stroke (33.7%). A stroke occurs when blood flow to the brain is blocked. As a result, brain cells begin to die since they are not receiving the oxygen and nutrients they need....

When pursuing a personal injury case, you have the option to attempt to resolve your lawsuit through arbitration instead of the courtroom. Arbitration is a form of alternative dispute resolution, often used if a settlement cannot be reached. The Arbitration Process The plaintiff (victim) and defendant (at-fault party) will decide on an arbitrator and meet with each other and their respective attorneys. The arbitrator is a neutral third party and is usually a retired judge or experienced...

Car accidents can cause severe back injuries, and victims often face a lifetime of pain and impairment. Claims are commonly pursued for the following types of back injuries after a collision. Bone Fractures The force of a car accident often causes lower and middle back compression fractures. When one of the 33 bones that protect the spinal cord are cracked or damaged, they often fall into one of the following categories: Burst Fracture: When parts of the...