In most situations, you have two years from the date of the crash to file a truck accident claim in Pennsylvania. Filing a claim means starting a lawsuit in court, not just reporting the crash to an insurance company. That…
If the driver who hit you has no insurance, your claim generally moves to your own auto policy instead of theirs. That’s what uninsured motorist coverage is for, and in Pennsylvania it’s optional. Your insurer had to offer it, but…
A police report matters because it puts an independent account of your crash on paper, one the responding officer records at the scene, from the position of the vehicles to the weather to what they observed that day. Insurers ask…
Yes. A truck driver who was too tired to drive safely can be held liable for a crash, because every driver owes the people around them reasonable care, and driving in that condition can be a breach of that duty.…
You prove distracted driving with evidence of what the other driver was doing in the seconds before impact. Phone records, witness accounts, the responding officer’s notes, dashcam or nearby security footage, and accident reconstruction each capture part of that picture.…
More than one party can be responsible for a multi-vehicle truck crash. Depending on the facts, liability may rest with the truck driver, the trucking company, the parties responsible for loading or maintaining the truck, the manufacturer of a failed…
Filing a claim after a rear-end accident in Haverford typically starts with a police report, a prompt medical evaluation, notice to your own insurer, and records of your treatment and expenses. Fault usually turns on whether the driver behind you…
An initial conversation with an insurance adjuster may focus on basic information about the accident, while more detailed questions may arise as the claim develops. When an insurance adjuster calls after a car accident, you’re expected to identify yourself and…
Not every minor car accident needs a lawyer. A true fender bender with no injuries and clear fault often resolves fine on its own. A crash that looked minor is worth a closer look, though, when injuries surface days later,…
After a motorcycle crash in Pennsylvania, you may be able to recover your medical expenses, lost wages, reduced future earning capacity, pain and suffering, rehabilitation and long-term care costs, and the damage to your bike. A crash like this can…