Christopher T. Yanda

One of the most necessary times to hire an accident attorney is if the party at fault does not have auto insurance, since we can help you understand your available options.

If a police officer asks if you want to be taken to the hospital, it's always smart to say yes. Adrenaline created by the frantic aftermath of an accident can mask pain, and it's never a good thing to have a police report conclude you were not injured because you did not seek medical attention.

When you disagree with your insurance company’s settlement offer for an auto accident (or if your claim is denied), it’s very important to act quickly. Each state has a period of time to file a lawsuit, and if you wait too long, you may lose your chance to sue in court.

Wish you had someone to help you decide how you should respond to an offer from the insurance company for the person who injured you? An attorney can help you with that- and can help you propose a fair offer to send back if you decide against their offer.

High-speed car crashes led to about 30 percent of all of the fatal crashes that took place in 2004, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). High-speed crashes affect the way in which a vehicle’s structure protects passengers from serious injury. Be sure to remain within the speed limit when you drive and to avoid aggressive drivers when you are on the road.