Car Accident Lawyer in Bensalem
You could be entitled to a substantial monetary award if you’ve recently been hurt in a car accident. However, insurance companies will work hard to stand between you and the money you deserve. The experienced Bensalem car accident lawyers at Cordisco & Saile LLC are ready to fight to get you a maximum financial recovery.
For years, our law firm has been a passionate advocate for injured victims and families in Bucks County. Our award-winning trial attorneys have decades of experience and a reputation for going above and beyond for our clients.
- How can a lawyer help me after being injured in a car accident?
- What are the common causes of car accidents in Bensalem?
- What if I am at-fault for the accident?
- How much money is my car accident claim worth?
- What damages can I recover in a car accident lawsuit?
- Understanding Pennsylvania’s Car Accident Laws
- We’ll Help You Seek Compensation For All of Your Car Accident Injuries
- Our Bensalem Car Accident Lawyers Are Ready to Fight For You
How can a lawyer help me after being injured in a car accident?
Hiring an experienced Bensalem personal injury lawyer can make all the difference in the world.
- Investigate the crash to determine causation and liability.
- Enlist the help of qualified and respected car accident experts.
- Gather evidence that will help to prove your claim and secure a full financial recovery.
- Prepare to defend against any efforts to “blame the victim,” which can hurt your ability to get the compensation you deserve.
- Negotiate with insurance adjusters and at-fault parties on your behalf.
- Prepare your case as if it’s going to trial in case you aren’t offered a fair settlement.
What are the common causes of car accidents in Bensalem?
There are thousands of motor vehicle accidents reported in Bensalem and throughout Bucks County every year. Before the pandemic, there were an average of 16-17 car accidents reported every single day.
- Speeding
- Driving too fast for road conditions in bad weather
- Distracted driving
- Drunk driving
- Fatigued driving
- Failure to yield the right of way
- Road rage
- Tailgating
- Unsafe turns
- Illegal turns
- Improper passing
- Driving in a vehicle’s blind spot
- Poor vehicle maintenance
- Dangerous road design
- Road defects
What if I am at-fault for the accident?
Just because the police report says you were at fault does not mean you are ineligible for compensation. There are several circumstances where you can win damages, even as the at-fault party. For instance:
- Another driver in the accident also broke a traffic law or demonstrated negligence;
- Your car or one of its parts had a defect that caused or contributed to the crash;
- There was a flaw in the road design that led to the collision, such as a missing guard rail or excessive pothole;
- A traffic control device—like a red light signal—malfunctioned; or
- A stop sign, yield sign, or other road sign was missing or obscured.
This list is not exhaustive. Dozens of potential scenarios exist where you can be the at-fault party in a crash but also be eligible to recover damages from someone else. Even if you were partially at fault for your crash, under the state’s modified comparative negligence laws, you can still recover some damages.
How much money is my car accident claim worth?
- What types of injuries have you suffered?
- Are you able to continue working?
- Will you experience a disability or permanent impairment?
- What is the extent of your pain and suffering?
- Do you have full tort or limited tort car insurance?
- Did the collision aggravate any pre-existing medical conditions?
- How old were you at the time of the collision?
- Do you share responsibility?
While there are no standard settlements for car accident cases, the National Safety Council does calculate the average costs of crashes. In 2020, the average comprehensive cost of a car accident resulting in an “evident” injury was $345,000. A crash causing a “disabling” injury was calculated to cost, on average, $1.252 million.
- $2.47 million for a client rear-ended by an armored vehicle
- $1.377 million for a client rear-ended by a teenager who was texting and driving
- $1 million for a client who was rear-ended at a traffic light
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What damages can I recover in a car accident lawsuit?
Typically, car accident victims in Pennsylvania can seek damages for for the financial costs related to an accident as well as the distress they’ve experienced. These compensatory awards are known as economic and non-economic damages, respectively.
- Present and future medical bills
- Lost wages and income
- Lost benefits
- Emotional distress
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Disfigurement
- Disability
- Reduced earning capacity
- Property damage
- Rehabilitation
- Chronic physical pain
- Embarrassment
Understanding Pennsylvania’s Car Accident Laws
Full Tort vs. Limited Tort
You’re required by Pennsylvania state law to carry minimum amounts of car insurance coverage. When you buy a policy, you’ll have to choose between “full tort” and “limited tort” coverage. The option you choose will affect your rights after a crash.
Shared Fault and Liability
What happens if you get blamed or share responsibility for your car accident in Bensalem? It depends on how much fault you share. Pennsylvania has a modified comparative negligence statute with a 51 percent bar.
Under the law, you can recover compensation as long as you’re less than 51 percent responsible for your crash. Your damages will, however, be reduced based on your negligence. If you’re assigned 15 percent fault, then the damages in your case will be reduced by 15 percent.
Statute of Limitations For Car Accident Lawsuits
You’ll have a limited amount of time to file a personal injury lawsuit after a crash in Bensalem, PA. The statute of limitations is generally two years from the date of your accident or a victim’s death.
There are exceptions, such as cases involving government negligence or when a victim is a minor. However, this could mean having more or less time to act. Child victims may have until they’re 20 to file a lawsuit, but a government claim must be filed within six months of a collision.
We’ll Help You Seek Compensation For All of Your Car Accident Injuries
- Broken bones
- Lacerations
- Soft tissue damage
- Whiplash
- Concussion
- Chest injury
- Nerve damage
- Traumatic brain injury
- Neck injury
- Back injury
- Spinal cord injury
- Paralysis
- Amputation, and more.
Seek medical treatment as soon as possible after your accident. Getting to the doctor will limit the chances of complications. It will also help to document a clear link between the crash and your injuries, creating an important piece of evidence for your car accident case.
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