Even though laws requiring auto insurance can be strict, not every driver follows them. If you have been in a motor vehicle accident with an uninsured or underinsured motorist, you may have more options than you realize. Before you settle with any insurance company, contact our firm to learn about your legal rights and options.
Sacramento Area Car Accident Lawyers
A motor vehicle accident can change your life forever in less than a second. If you have been injured in a car, truck or motorcycle accident, or as a pedestrian, get the legal help you can rely on to help you and your family recover full and fair compensation for your injuries and your loss.
At Ashton & Price, we have helped our clients obtain more than $100 million in settlements and jury awards since 1996. We can also assist you with a claim against your own uninsured or underinsured motorist policy, which in most cases will not raise your insurance rates — and we can help you get the right medical care* for your injuries, even if you don't have medical insurance or can't afford any out-of-pocket expenses.
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Motor Vehicle Accidents Resource Links
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
The NHTSA is a government agency dedicated to making American roads safer for travelers.
National Safety Council
The National Safety Council, a nonprofit organization, provides links and articles on topics like seat belt use, safe driving for teenagers and reducing motor vehicle crashes.
US Department of Transportation (DOT)
The Department of Transportation is a federal agency focusing on policy and lawmaking to ensure safer US travel.
MedlinePlus: Motor Vehicle Safety
This Web site, from the National Library of Medicine and National Institutes of Health, offers information on preventing motor vehicle crashes, stating that about every 12 minutes, someone in America dies from a motor vehicle accident.
Teen Driver Safety Series
This article, from a car-evaluation Web site, explores the dangers of teen driving and suggests ways of making it safer.
Auto Insurance Information
The Insurance Information Institute answers questions and disseminates information on auto safety, auto insurance, teenage drivers and more.
Drive Defensively
The state of Delaware offers this primer on defensive driving, discussing factors such as weather, speed limits and parked vehicles.
Nine Ways to Lower Your Auto Insurance Costs
The Federal Citizen Information Center (FCIC) provides information on steps you can take to obtain a lower auto insurance rate.
Insurance Institute for Highway Safety / Highway Loss Data Institute
These organizations focus on studying and preventing highway motor vehicle accidents.
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