Frequently Asked Questions
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Q. Can I be compensated even if the accident was my fault?
Q. Who can I sue for compensation for my injuries?
Q. How much compensation can I get?
Q. Will I have to go to court?
Q. Where will the money to pay for my injuries come from?
Q. When will I get my money?
Q. What do I do if I can’t afford a lawyer?
Q. Do I have to go to the doctor?
Q. How soon must I file my claim?
Q. What if the responsible driver or his or her insurance company offers me a check?

Q. Who can I sue for compensation for my injuries?

A. In some cases, a person who was injured in an accident may be able to sue other people than just the responsible driver.  For example, if the responsible driver did not own the car he or she was driving, you may be able to sue the car’s owner.  If the responsible driver was drunk, you may be able to sue the person who served him or her alcohol, if that person served the driver even though he or she was obviously drunk.  In other cases, you might be able to sue a person who wasn’t involved in the accident, such as an automobile manufacturing company or a construction company, if there was a defect in the vehicle or the road that caused the accident.  If the accident involved a semi-truck and the driver violated rules and regulations, you may be able to sue their employer.

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