Author Archives: Mark Sessums
The Innocent Party: What to Do When You Are an Injured Passenger
We have discussed in detail how you should go about filing claims after an accident when you are a driver of one of the vehicles, whether at fault or the victim. However, what if you are the passenger in one of the automobiles, or the passenger in a vehicle involved in a single-car crash? You might not be […]
Pack of Papers: 5 Documents You Need to Have in Your Vehicle at ALL Times
Here on the Sessums Law Group blog, we have written about what you should (and shouldn’t) do in the case of an automobile accident. However, something we haven’t yet covered is the documents you should have with you if, or when, you are in a collision. Having your paperwork in order before you ever need it […]
Rental Cars and Collisions: What You Need to Know
Vacation season is here in Central Florida. Spring break is hitting schools throughout the state, and between now and early June, many schools will be wrapping up the 2015-2016 school year. What does that mean for the average family? VACATION! For some families, vacations mean rental cars. Whether it is for luggage space, mileage on […]
Knowing the “Zones”: 3 Common Car Accidents and How You Can Avoid Them
At Sessums Law Group, we see our fair share of vehicular accident victims come through our doors. We evaluate each case and each client carefully to make sure we are offering them the absolute best counsel and representation possible. Over time, we have noticed several trends in the cases of automobile collisions, specifically a trend […]
We Work for YOU: Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Lawyer
When you are facing a legal situation and are in need of a lawyer, it can be easy to feel like you are the one being hired. The legal jargon, court dates and requirements, etc. can leave you feeling lost, and if you don’t have the right person representing you in court, you very well could be. […]
Hit and Run Accidents: What Victims Need to Know
Being involved in a car accident of any kind is distressing and a headache for everyone involved. However, being involved in a hit and run is exponentially more stressful, especially if the driver at fault is never found. Victims of these types of collisions are often left fighting their own insurance companies for compensation to […]
Say Cheese (or on Second Thought, Don’t…): Tips for Taking Photos After an Accident
We have covered the steps you should take following an accident in multiple ways here on the Sessums Law Group blog, and if you’ve been reading up, you’ll see that taking photos of the accident is an important, and highly recommended step. However, many of our clients have questions about this, or worse, they come to us […]
Don’t Let Insurance Slow You Down: Tips for Speeding Up Your Auto Claim
Following an accident, you want to get your life back to normal as quickly as possible. We understand that, and Sessums Law Group strives to make that happen for each of our clients. However, there are some simple things you can do to make sure your claim is processed sooner than later. If you have been in […]
Aftermath: The Weeks (and Months) After a Car Accident and What to Do
We recently shared with you what you should do immediately following a car accident if and when you happen to be involved in one. However, an accident, regardless of how minor, can have ramifications for weeks and months after the actual collision. So how should you handle the period of time following your crash? Take […]
When Your Problem Multiplies: Multi-Car Collisions and How They Can Affect You
Car accidents of any kind are difficult to deal with, and can lead to problems as small as a dented fender, or issues as great as major hospital stays or even loss of life. However, these problems, regardless of magnitude, are multiplied many times over when you have multiple cars involved in a single accident. […]
