Posted by rozeklawoffice on February 10, 2010 under Avoiding Car Accidents, Car Accidents | 
American Honda Motor Co. is joining Toyota as the 2nd Japanese auto manufacturer with major recall problems. Honda is recalling more than 378,000 vehicles to replace possibly faulty driver’s side airbags.
Honda has confirmed at least 12 incidents with the faulty airbags. The recall applies to 2001 and 2002 Accord, Civic, Odyssey, CR-V and selected 2002 Acura TL vehicles. The company also is recalling the Honda Pilot and Acura CL, each produced in late 2002.
If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident in Wisconsin while driving a Honda vehicle listed in this recall, please get in contact with an experienced Wisconsin Car Accident Attorney.
Posted by rozeklawoffice on February 6, 2010 under Car Accidents |
Each year there are more than 35,000 Wisconsin automobile injury crashes. These crashes cause injury to more than 50,000 people every year. Although nobody wishes or expects they will be involved in a car accident, precautions are always advised. The following is a list of the first 5 things you should do if ever in a car accident.
1. Identify Everyone at the Scene. It is absolutely critical that you attempt to obtain as much information possible about all of the people at the scene of the collision. This includes the drivers, passengers and witnesses. This is perhaps the most common mistake made by accident victims as well as police officers. Name, address, phone number, license plate number, make/model of vehicle, date of birth, etc. All of this information could help track down witnesses if it later becomes necessary.
2. Obtain Medical Treatment. If you are in pain, it is critical that you obtain medical treatment in order to document ALL of your injuries. Another one of the most common mistakes following an accident is failing to see a doctor. Many people think that their pain will go away on its’ own, but weeks or months later, they still have the pain. Without medical treatment, there is no way to prove their ongoing pain is related to the automobile accident. We always recommend our clients see their primary care physician, at least initially. Many injuries require the involvement of medical specialists, such as neurologists, psychiatrists, etc. Ideally, the primary care physician will identify this and make the necessary referrals.
3. Report the Accident to Your Insurance Company. Call your automobile liability insurance company and provide them with the details of the collision. Any delay in reporting the accident could result in a denial of your insurance coverage. Depending on your coverage and the coverage of the other driver, you may be entitled to medical payment coverage, uninsured motorist coverage and/or underinsured motorist coverage. DO NOT PROVIDE ANY INSURANCE COMPANY WITH A RECORDED STATEMENT PRIOR TO SPEAKING WITH A WISCONSIN LAWYER.
4. Take photographs. If you have a camera or camera-phone, by all means use it. You should take your own photographs even if the police are taking photographs. You should attempt to photograph and all of the following: the scene; the property damage to your vehicle; the property damage to the other vehice, if possible; the inside and out of the vehicles; license plates; skid marks; and, perhaps most importantly, visible injuries to all persons involved in the accident.
5. Call an Experienced, Reputable Wisconsin Personal Injury Lawyer. Most Wisconsin personal injury lawyers offer free initial telephone consultations. Many knowledgeable lawyers also offer free written materials that can assist you in deciding how to proceed with your case, or whether you even need a lawyer to represent you.
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