Who is liable for paying for my injuries as well as property damage?

Pennsylvania laws state the at fault driver's auto insurance pays for your car damage and personal injuries. If you are at fault for the car accident, your liability insurance will pay the other driver(s) for property damage and personal injuries up to policy limits.

How does uninsured motorist insurance work?

Suppose that you were involved in a car accident and the other driver at fault has no insurance. If you have uninsured motorist insurance, you will be able to collect from your insurance company. Your insurance company may then sue the uninsured driver. Some states require uninsured motorist insurance as a condition of owning a vehicle.

If I am partially responsible for an accident, can I still make a claim?

In a no-fault state, you and the other driver will collect from your own insurance companies. In a fault state, whether you can make a claim depends on whether the state applies contributory negligence or comparative negligence rules.

• Contributory negligence rules state you cannot recover if you were partially at fault.
• Comparative negligence rules state you can recover a portion of your damages if you were partially at fault.

What information should I gather at the car accident scene?

Since many Pennsylvania records now are confidential under law, you may not be able to obtain the information that you want from the DMV. Make sure to get as much correct and complete information as you can at the scene of the car accident. You should write down:

• The other driver's name, address, date of birth, telephone number, driver's license number, and insurance company information.
• The other car's make, model, year, license plate number and vehicle identification number.
• The names, addresses, and telephone numbers of any passengers in the other car.
• The names, addresses and telephone numbers of witnesses to the accident. Ask them to stay to talk to the police.
• The name and badge number of the police officer who comes to the accident scene.
• The weather and road conditions.

Should I get a medical check-up after the car accident?

A check-up may be a good idea as you could be injured and not know it right away. At least call your health care provider for help in deciding what your needs may be.

What is automobile accident case worth?

The value of an auto accident case depends on a variety of factors and cannot be determined without analyzing information regarding the severity of injury, medical bills, and loss of income.

Will I have to go to court?

Not necessarily. Many Pennsylvania car accident cases are concluded without even filing a lawsuit. Most lawsuits are settled without an actual trial. However, if the case cannot be settled on satisfactory terms, it may be necessary to try it in court.

How soon must I bring my car accident claim?

In Pennsylvania a personal injury action must be filed within two years of the date when the injury occurred. Each state sets a time period during which a person must bring a personal injury claim. Both the length of that period and the way it is measured in car accident cases varies from state to state.

If you or a loved one have been injured or killed in a Pennsylvania car accident please fill out the form on your left for a free case review by a Pennsylvania car accident lawyer.