Four Ways Your Automobile Accident Injuries Don't Result In An Auto Crash Case

This article explains four ways in which a lawsuit that stems from an automobile accident may not actually be a standard car accident lawsuit. The accident could lead, instead, to a Workers' Compensation claim, a claim against the government, a medical malpractice case, or a products liability case.

If you've been hurt in an automobile crash, and someone else caused your injuries, you probably think that you have an auto crash case. Which makes sense.

There are four situations where you'd be wrong.

THE NORMAL AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT CASE

The normal vehicle crash case is relatively straightforward. You, the plaintiff, were injured by what someone else did while they were driving. You may have been a pedestrian, on a bicycle, or a motorcycle. Someone else driving, that person was negligent when they were driving and you got hurt as a result.

In a normal auto accident case, you would go to a state court of general civil jurisdiction and sue the driver, his insurance company, and maybe your insurance company depending on your uninsured motorist/underinsured motorist coverage, the extent of your injuries, and the driver's coverage.

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Matt Kaiser is a lawyer who helps people who have been injured in car accidents. He has written a consumer's guide to Washington D.C. and Maryland car accident claims. If you live in Washington D.C. or Maryland, you can get a free copy of this consumer guide at
http://www.personal-injury-dc.com



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