Ryan Zavodnick | December 19, 2019 | Car Accidents
When Do You Need to Hire a Car Accident Lawyer in Pennsylvania?
Car accidents are messy. They’re complicated and stressful. So are the days that follow, especially if you’ve suffered an injury or your property has been damaged. You may be entitled to compensation under Pennsylvania state tort law, but getting it probably won’t be easy. Should you hire experienced personal injury attorneys in Philadelphia to help […]
Ryan Zavodnick | November 26, 2019 | Car Accidents
11 Common Types of Car Accident Injuries in Philadelphia
Car accidents are pretty common in Philadelphia. According to Philly car accident statistics, there were more than 30 crashes every single day in Philadelphia County in 2018. Many of these accidents inflict a wide range of injuries. These are the most common injuries reported after car accidents in Philadephia. Back Injury The back is strong, […]
Ryan Zavodnick | November 9, 2019 | Car Accidents
What To Do After an Out Of State Car Accident
You have to travel to Austin, TX for work. You hop on a flight from PHL to AUS and rent a car when you land. As you’re driving to your hotel, you’re broadsided by another vehicle as they run a speed through an intersection to beat the light. You know what you have to do […]
Ryan Zavodnick | August 21, 2019 | Car Accidents
I Was Hit By an Uninsured Driver in Philadelphia. Now What?
You get into a car accident in Philadelphia and quickly realize that the person who hit you doesn’t have insurance. What can you do? Can you still recover compensation, or are you out of luck? Fortunately, you can still seek damages for your accident-related costs and injuries. There are actually a few ways for you […]
Ryan Zavodnick | August 16, 2019 | Car Accidents
Should I Go To the Doctor After a Car Accident in Philadelphia?
You’re driving home from work one evening when you’re rear-ended on I-76. You’re irritated, but you don’t really feel like you’ve suffered any injuries. You’d rather continue on your way home, rather than going right to the emergency room or your doctor’s office. What should you do? Is it important to see a doctor right […]
Ryan Zavodnick | October 4, 2018 | Car Accidents \ Firm News \ Personal Injury
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Narrows Scope Of Governmental Immunity Under The Motor Vehicle Liability Exception
Recently, in Balentine v. Chester Water Authority, et. al. the Pennsylvania Supreme Court addressed whether the motor vehicle liability exception to governmental immunity in Pennsylvania allows an individual to sue a local agency where the individual is injured as a result of the local agency’s use of a vehicle that is not moving at the […]
Ryan Zavodnick | December 8, 2015 | Car Accidents
Who Pays For My Treatment Following A Car Accident in Pennsylvania?
There are very specific rules in Pennsylvania which dictate who pays for your medical treatment following a car accident. Many clients are often shocked, if not outraged, to learn that their motor vehicle insurance will be paying for their medical treatment following a car accident. “Why would my insurance pay-the other guy hit me” is […]
Ryan Zavodnick | October 9, 2015 | Car Accidents
Can You Sue For Pain And Suffering Following A Car Accident in Pennsylvania?
If you have been injured in a car accident in Philadelphia due to the negligence of another driver, you are always entitled to compensation for any out-of-pocket expenses and loss of earnings or wages incurred as result of your personal injuries. In other words, if you had to pay a deductible to have your car […]
Ryan Zavodnick | September 3, 2015 | Car Accidents \ Truck Accidents
How Long Will My Car Accident Or Truck Accident Case Take?
One question we hear a lot from our clients that have been injured in a car accident or truck accident is “how long will my case take?” Unfortunately, that answer is determined on a case by case basis and there is no one size fits all answer. There are a variety of factors that go […]
Ryan Zavodnick | August 26, 2015 | Car Accidents
Approximately One Out of Every Seven Drivers On The Road Is Uninsured- Protect Yourself!
The Insurance Research Council estimates that nearly 1 out of every 7 drivers on the road is uninsured. That is roughly 15%, which is a staggering number. Additionally, in Pennsylvania, drivers only need to have $15,000 of motor vehicle liability insurance coverage, which means that their insurance will only pay up to $15,000 in damages […]