Can car accident claims be pursued under other laws?
Car accident claims affect many other legal areas, such as personal injury, wrongful death and property damage. A personal injury claim involves an injured person seeking compensation for their lost wages, medical bills and expenses that result when another person caused the injury. A car accident that causes any type of injury is considered a personal injury. A wrongful death claim is a type of personal injury where a death is caused by another; an example would be when someone is killed by a drunk driver. A property damage claim is another type of personal injury where the damages sustained were to a property instead of an individual. A personal injury attorney will explain your legal options and rights after an automobile accident.