A tragic accident occurred today wherein two Hunter High School students were killed and several others injured. Jacob Armijo and Avery Brock, both 16 years of age, the driver and front seat passenger, respectively, were killed when their vehicle swerved into southbound lanes on 5600 West around 12:15 pm. They hit Monica Hood, who was seriously injured in the collision, and taken to a local hospital. Two other passengers in Armijo’s vehicle, Cassidy Porter and Leticia Cordero, were also seriously injured in the crash and taken to the hospital.

It is not immediately known the reason why Armijo’s Honda Civic swerved into southbound traffic and into Monica Hood. Witnesses purport that a Jeep may have cause Armijo to swerve out of his lane, but police do not have a definitive answer at this point.

Students held an impromptu gathering around the high school’s flagpole Wednesday night as they honored the lives of the two young men. We wish the families of the deceased, students of the school, and all others affected whatever measure of peace may be felt at this time. We also hope for the swift recovery of Monica Hood, Cassidy Porter and Leticia Cordero.

In such an accident, when a vehicle was not directly involved in the accident but may have caused it (referred to as a ‘phantom vehicle’), a personal injury claim can be sought after. At such a time, consult a Utah car accident attorney to know how best to proceed. The attorneys at the Christensen Law Firm promise compassionate service as they strive to help you receive the compensation you deserve. Call today at (801) 506-0800.

Drunk drivers are serious hazards. Unfortunately, they’re also unavoidable. Unless you plan on never driving at all, you’re not likely to find it possible to avoid running across these drivers in some instances. You can rely on a car accident lawyer to help you if you have cause to file a lawsuit, however.

Understanding Lawsuits

If you read a lot of car accident articles about drunk driving and filing lawsuits, you should already know a few things.

First, you have to have a sum of money that you’re seeking to file a lawsuit. It’s not possible to proceed otherwise. Your attorney will help you to come up with a realistic figure and will make sure it takes into account all the financial and physical damage you suffered as a result of the wreck.

Second, you may or may not have to go to court, which is described below.

No Court

If your case if very strong, you may be offered a settlement. This is something that you should have your attorney negotiate for you. The attorney can make sure you don’t end up taking too little in exchange for not taking the other party to court. This option means that you don’t pay court fees, which can make a real difference in how much your case costs.

Court

If you have to go to court, a jury will decide if you are to receive compensation. They may decide to offer you some of the money you’re seeking, all of the money you’re seeking or none of the money you’re seeking. Unfortunately, there’s no way to predict which way the jury will go. If you have a good lawyer and a strong case, however, it certainly improves the odds that they’ll rule in your favor.

Fees

Lawyers that help people with lawsuits oftentimes work on contingency. This means that they don’t get paid unless their clients win. This is the best arrangement for the client, obviously, as there’s no real risk of losing money on a case that doesn’t result in a settlement or a jury award.

Your attorney will make sure that it’s worth it for you to file a lawsuit before they actually take your case. There’s nothing in it for them if they argue a losing case, so you can be sure that they believe in yours if they offer to take you on as a client on a contingency basis.

After a Massachusetts Car Crash

In the moments after you have been involved in a car accident, you may find yourself in shock or even shaking.  You may find it difficult staying calm and attempting to maintain your common sense, and, as a result, you might not know what your next steps should be.

As challenging as it may be in these critical moments, making the right decisions is essential in order to protect any claims that you may be legally entitled to.

Attorney Thomas Kiley, author of the 7 Mistakes That Can Wreck Your Massachusetts Accident Case, wants to ensure that you make the right choices in the event that you are in a car collision.  Knowing to avoid these 7 mistakes will help you recover the maximum damages for your motor vehicle accident claim.

The 7 Mistakes

Below are the 7 mistakes to avoid after you have been involved in an accident:

1. Not documenting everything at the accident scene
2. Not documenting everything that happens in the weeks and months after the accident
3. Not seeing or not cooperating fully with your doctor
4. Not getting legal advice before giving statements, signing papers, or accepting insurance company estimates
5. Not hiring a lawyer or not hiring the right lawyer
6. Not being honest with your lawyer or not cooperating with your lawyer
7. Not being honest with the insurance companies

Contacting a Car Accident Attorney

The experienced Massachusetts car accident attorneys with Kiley Law Group hope that you never find yourself involved in a car accident and the aftermath that follows.  In the event that you are involved in an accident, however, knowing to stay away from these mistakes will help you in recovering damages that are rightfully yours.

If you have been in a car accident in Massachusetts and sustained serious injuries because of another driver’s negligence, call the attorneys with Kiley Law Group today for your free and confidential case evaluation at (888) 208-1695.