Legal articles for car and truck accidents
Laffey, Bucci & Kent Achieves $4.25M Pre-Suit Settlement for Bucks County Motorcycle Accident Victim
Personal Injury attorneys achieve extraordinary result despite COVID-related court closures [...]
Does Negligence of the Plaintiff Get Considered in Philadelphia Car Accident Lawsuits? An Explanation of PA’s Comparative Negligence Law
Negligence of the Plaintiff Will Be Considered Whether it's a [...]
Car Accident Injuries in Philadelphia – Medical Treatment & Compensation
How does medical treatment affect compensation in a Philadelphia car accident case? Learn about PIP claims, the role of private health insurance and how medical treatment for serious injuries affects compensation amounts.
How Do My Medical Bills Get Paid After a Car Accident in Pennsylvania?
PIP is mandatory on every car insurance policy in Pennsylvania and covers medical bills, lost wages and out of pocket costs. Learn about who is eligible, how to make these claims, how much is available, etc.
Pennsylvania Car Accidents & PIP for Medical Bills – Whose PIP Pays?
Legal post about PIP benefits for medical bills after a car accident in Pennsylvania. Sometimes, multiple auto policies with PIP may apply. Under Pennsylvania law, PIP follows the occupant: a policy you bought, your relative’s policy, the policy for the car you were in, etc.
I was hurt in a car accident in Philadelphia. Can I get compensated for pain and suffering?
I was hurt in a car accident in Philadelphia. Can I get compensated for pain and suffering? The answer depends on a few questions. Do you have your own car insurance policy? Did you elect limited tort or full tort?
Compensation for Pain & Suffering in a Philly Car Accident Lawsuit – Limited Tort vs. Full Tort
If you've been injured in a car accident in Philadelphia, you're probably wondering whether you can get compensated for your pain and suffering. The answer depends on your own car insurance policy (if you're a PA resident).
I was in a car accident in Philadelphia and have medical bills. Who pays for them, me or the at-fault driver?
The question of who pays for medical bills after a Philadelphia car accident is one of the most common questions. Usually, initial claims for medical bills get paid under PIP coverage on your OWN insurance policy. This is due to Pennsylvania's no-fault law. PIP coverage for medical bills must be available on every policy, regardless of whose fault the accident was.
PIP Auto Insurance Claims After a Philadelphia Car Accident
Info and practical tips for making a PIP claim after a car or truck accident in Philadelphia. PA law requires every car ins. policy to carry at least $5,000 of medical bill coverage (AKA Personal Injury Protection, PIP). Learn the basics of PIP claims.
UIM & UM Claims in Pennsylvania – What’s the Time Deadline to File?
What is the deadline to file a UIM or UM claim after a car accident in Pennsylvania? A Nov. 2017 PA Supreme Court ruling gives victims more time to file a UIM/UM claim. It is 4 years from the date the insurance co. fails to abide by the terms of the insurance agreement, not 4 years from the date of the accident.