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FAQ Category: Car Accidents

Rarely. Punitive damages apply only in extreme cases of gross recklessness or intentional harm.  Insurance carriers normally do not cover punitive damage claims. They are often effectively used in the context of suing a drunk driver for their gross negligence or disregard for the safety of others.

Not always. Most cases settle out of court. But if you are injured, never file a claim in Small Claims Court because if you settle there, you will not be able to pursue a claim for personal injuries.  Talk to a lawyer first.

Call 911 and report the crash to the police, seek medical attention for yourself and any injured passengers, exchange information and photograph the other drivers’ license registration, license plates and insurance cards, document the scene, take photos of the vehicle positions, property damage, take a video statement from any eye…