Pennsylvania Car Accident Lawyers
A serious crash can leave you dealing with injuries, medical bills, lost income, insurance companies, and questions about what happens next. Pisanchyn Law Firm represents people injured in car accidents throughout Pennsylvania.
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How Our Pennsylvania Car Accident Attorneys Can Help
Even a crash that appears straightforward can become complicated once insurance coverage, disputed fault, medical treatment, and long-term injuries are involved. Our attorneys investigate how the collision happened, identify available insurance coverage, preserve evidence, and evaluate the full effect of the injuries on the client’s life.
Depending on the circumstances, a car accident claim may involve negligent drivers, employers, vehicle owners, commercial businesses, government entities, or other parties. We focus on building the evidence needed to establish responsibility and document the losses caused by the crash.
What we’ll review with you:
- How the crash happened and who may be responsible
- Your injuries, treatment, and how they are affecting your life
- Available auto, UM/UIM, and other insurance coverage
- Lost wages, future treatment, and other financial losses
Tell Us What Happened
Free consultation. No fee unless we recover compensation for you.
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Rear-End Collisions
We investigate crashes involving unsafe following distances, distracted driving, sudden stops, and disputed injury claims.
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Intersection Accidents
Traffic signals, right-of-way disputes, witness accounts, and camera footage can all become important evidence.
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Distracted & Impaired Drivers
Phone use, intoxication, fatigue, and other dangerous behavior may help establish how a collision occurred.
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Uninsured & Underinsured Drivers
Your own policy may provide important coverage when the at-fault driver has little or no insurance.
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Multi-Vehicle Crashes
Claims involving multiple vehicles can require a careful reconstruction of fault, insurance coverage, and damages.
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Serious & Catastrophic Injuries
Permanent injuries can require long-term medical, vocational, financial, and life-care evidence.
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What Should You Do After a Car Accident?
Your health should come first. Seek appropriate medical care, follow your providers’ recommendations, and do not ignore symptoms simply because they were not obvious at the scene.
- Call 911 when appropriate and obtain the police report information.
- Photograph the vehicles, roadway, traffic controls, damage, and visible injuries.
- Get names and contact information for witnesses.
- Exchange insurance information without arguing about fault.
- Keep medical records, bills, wage-loss information, and insurer correspondence.
- Avoid signing a release or final settlement before understanding the effect of your injuries.
- Be cautious about recorded statements concerning fault, symptoms, or recovery.
Evidence can disappear quickly after a collision. Vehicles are repaired, surveillance footage may be overwritten, witnesses become harder to locate, and physical conditions at the scene can change. Starting an investigation early can help preserve information that may later matter.
Insurance Issues That Can Affect a Car Accident Claim
Pennsylvania automobile insurance rules can have a major effect on an injury claim. The available coverage depends on the policies involved and the facts of the crash.
Limited tort generally restricts recovery of non-economic damages unless an exception applies, while full tort preserves broader rights to pursue those damages. The specific effect depends on the policy and circumstances, which is why the insurance documents themselves matter.
Car Accidents Can Cause Life-Changing Injuries
Motor vehicle collisions can cause injuries ranging from soft-tissue and orthopedic injuries to permanent neurological and catastrophic harm. The value and complexity of a claim often depend on the nature of the injury, future treatment, ability to work, and long-term effect on daily life.
What Compensation May Be Available After a Car Accident?
There is no standard settlement value for a Pennsylvania car accident claim. Available compensation depends on fault, insurance coverage, the severity of the injuries, medical treatment, lost income, and the long-term effect of the crash.
- Past and future medical expenses
- Lost wages
- Loss of future earning capacity
- Rehabilitation and therapy
- Pain and suffering when legally available
- Permanent disability
- Scarring or disfigurement
- Loss of quality of life
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Pennsylvania Car Accident FAQs
How long do I have to file a car accident lawsuit in Pennsylvania?
Deadlines can depend on the type of claim and the parties involved. Because exceptions and shorter notice requirements may apply in some cases, it is important to evaluate the specific circumstances rather than assume a deadline.
What if the other driver says the crash was my fault?
A driver’s statement at the scene does not determine legal responsibility. Police reports, photographs, witnesses, vehicle damage, electronic data, and other evidence may all be relevant when fault is disputed.
What if the at-fault driver does not have enough insurance?
Uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage may provide an additional source of recovery depending on the policy. Other potentially responsible parties may also exist in some crashes.
Should I accept the insurance company’s first settlement offer?
A settlement generally resolves the claim permanently. Before accepting one, you should understand the nature of the injuries, likely future treatment, available coverage, and the losses the settlement is intended to compensate.
How much does it cost to speak with Pisanchyn Law Firm?
Initial consultations for personal injury matters are free. Cases accepted on a contingency-fee basis do not require an attorney fee unless compensation is recovered.
CAR ACCIDENT ATTORNEY SERVICES
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CAR ACCIDENT LAWYERS
Both severe and minor car accidents can leave victims with serious, and sometimes lifelong, physical, mental and emotional injuries. After being involved in an accident, having experienced accident attorneys on your side is imperative. The car accident attorneys at the Pisanchyn Law Firm can help victims pursue the compensation they need to recover from their injuries and move forward with their lives.
If you were hurt in an motor vehicle accident caused by a negligent driver, please call 1-800-444-5309 to schedule a free consultation with one of our Pennsylvania car accident attorneys.
CAR ACCIDENT INJURIES
Accidents cause a wide range of injuries, and some injuries are not always evident immediately following the collision. Whether your injury is apparent or not, you should always receive a thorough medical exam after any accident with impact.
Many car accidents result in bone, ligament and disc injuries – and many times victims can recover from these injuries. However, auto accidents remain a leading cause of severe and catastrophic injuries that include:
CAR ACCIDENT STATISTICS
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) reports:
- About 340 traffic collisions occur each day in Pennsylvania; that’s about 14 crashes per hour
- Each day, three people are killed in motor vehicle crashes
- More than 220 people per day are injured in traffic accidents
- One out of every 45 people is involved in a reportable traffic crash
THE ROLE OF INSURANCE IN AN ACCIDENT
The insurance coverage you have on your auto policy can help in situations where the at-fault driver is under or not insured. In Pennsylvania, it is also important to know which coverage option to select when it comes to tort – limited or full. Full tort allows accident victims to recover compensation for pain and suffering whereas limited tort does not. Limited tort will only cover medical expenses up to the limits set in your policy. Follow the links below for more information about insurance coverage and what these selections can mean for your accident case.
- Medical Expense Coverage and Personal Injury Protection (PIP)
- Limited vs. Full Tort
- Uninsured Motorist
- Underinsured Motorist
OUR PENNSYLVANIA AUTO ACCIDENT ATTORNEYS CAN HELP
Depending on the circumstances of your car accident, you or your loved one could recover compensation for all that you have endured. This area of law is very complicated; there are exceptions and technicalities that if you do not know the law can cost you hundreds of thousands of dollars. This is why it is imperative you consult with our experienced Pennsylvania car accident attorneys at The Pisanchyn Law Firm to guide you through your claim.
Please, call our Pennsylvania accident attorneys toll free at 1-800-444-5309 for a free consultation. We have offices in Harrisburg, Scranton, Philadelphia and Pittsburgh and will travel to you.
Our Pennsylvania Personal Injury Attorneys care for you the person while also representing you the client.
When you or a loved one suffers an injury due to someone else’s negligence who you turn to for legal advice and representation matters. The Pisanchyn Law Firm’s Pennsylvania personal injury attorneys will represent you skillfully, compassionately, and most of all, aggressively.
Our lawyers, staff, and paralegals are specially trained to guide you and help you through each step of your injury case. We have the resources, including premiere doctors and other experts around the country, to not only handle your case but also give it and you the personal attention and care both deserve. Call 1-800-444-5309 or fill out this form for a free consultation now!
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– JESSICA
Nine years ago I was in a nasty car accident and didn’t know where to turn, with a lot of luck I ended up calling Mike to represent me. It was the best thing I ever did. He never treated me like a client, I made a friend. The friendship extended to the entire office. He did exactly what he said he would. Then 3 years ago my husband got hurt at work and we never thought twice on who to call. By this time Mike had taken on other partners in the firm. Keith, who handled the workers comp case and Lee who took care of the SSI. I don’t know what others are talking about it taking so much time or so much hastle~~~both ended up settling much sooner than we ever expected. The entire firm works together, from the attorneys to the entire staff. I really think that is part of what makes this law firm the best ever.
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Michael Pisanchyn
I am a hardworking, diligent, well-motivated person with a mission to complete and a promise to fulfill. I pledge to you should you honor me with yours or a loved one’s case, I will do everything in my power to make sure that those interests are completely satisfied. Further, I will represent you skillfully, compassionately and most of all aggressively.
Bradley D. Moyer
No one likes a bully. Yet, after a traumatic event in your life, that is exactly what the insurance company can seem like. Every day I fight zealously for my clients to get them the compensation they are entitled to, counsel them during a difficult period in their life, and protect my clients from those same bullies.
Douglas Yazinski
All attorneys can make promises, what separates our firm from the rest is the fact that we never stop working until you are completely satisfied and made whole again after a traumatic injury that was caused by someone else. Once I begin working on your case, the matter becomes personal to me. I always say, ‘I lose sleep so you don’t have to.
Steven Serra
Attorney Serra is an associate at the Pisanchyn Law Firm. He attended The Pennsylvania State University for his undergraduate studies where he received his Bachelor’s Degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences while majoring in Crime, Law, and Justice with a Political Science minor. While at The Pennsylvania State University, Attorney Serra maintained a job where he witnessed several co-workers suffer work related injuries and saw firsthand how these injuries affected their lives.
CATASTROPHIC INJURIES
A catastrophic injury is a severe injury to the spine, spinal cord, or brain, and may also include skull or spinal fractures, loss of limb, hearing or sight and fatalities.
TRACTOR TRAILER ACCIDENTS
If you or someone you love was recently injured in a tractor trailer accident, contacting an attorney can help you recover compensation for the expenses you are burdened with.
MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENTS
Many people assume that motorcycle accidents are the fault of the cyclist because of this bias against them. This cannot be farther from the truth.
COMMERCIAL VEHICLE ACCIDENTS
When a commercial vehicles cause severe accidents and injuries you or your loved one could receive compensation for your injuries.
WRONGFUL DEATH
When a commercial vehicles cause severe accidents and injuries you or your loved one could receive compensation for your injuries.
MEDICAL MALPRACTICE
It’s crucial that you speak to the Pisanchyn Law Firm’s medical malpractice attorneys immediately after you’ve been hurt. Many people don’t even know they have a potential medical malpractice claim, and thus lose the opportunity to pursue justice for their injuries.
BIRTH INJURIES
If your child is the victim of a health care provider who failed to exercise the required standard of care during his or her birth you don’t need just any Pennsylvania Birth Injury lawyer; you need a strong supportive individual who will fight aggressively and provide a voice for the innocent child that can’t.
PRODUCT LIABILITY
According to The U.S. Consumer Safety Commission, about 200-300 products are recalled each year, despite companies having an obligation to design and manufacture safe products. A defective product can be dangerous and put you at risk of a significant, or even catastrophic, injury.
SOCIAL SECURITY
If you have been denied social security benefits or believe you’re entitled to benefits, contact our Pennsylvania SSI/SSD attorneys immediately so that we can discuss your case in detail.
PREMISE LIABILITY
Premises liability cases aren’t as widely discussed as accidents but they can still cause serious, sometimes catastrophic, injuries that resonate for years.
WORKERS’ COMPENSATION
Workers Compensation is a complex area of the law and having expert workers’ compensation legal help is the only way to guarantee you will be receiving any and all benefits owed to you.
Injured in a Pennsylvania Car Accident?
Tell us what happened. We can review the crash, insurance coverage, and injuries and explain the legal options that may be available.