In Pennsylvania, figuring out who’s legally responsible for a car accident usually starts with looking at which driver acted carelessly. A driver is considered careless if they do something a reasonable person wouldn’t do—or fail to do something they should’ve done. If that careless act leads to a crash, the driver can be held liable
After a car accident in Pennsylvania, many are faced with the question of whether or not they should enlist the help of a car accident lawyer. The general consensus on when you should get an attorney after a car accident in Pennsylvania is: You have been seriously injured The accident involved a fatality or wrongful
After an accident, you expect your insurer or the at-fault party’s carrier to cover your medical bills, lost wages, and other expenses. In Pennsylvania, though, carriers may delay paying claims or even deny them outright. They may claim a missing form, contest the severity of your injuries, or invoke a policy exclusion. At Wilk Law
Witness testimony can play a big role in Pennsylvania car accident claims. When the drivers involved give different versions of what happened, a neutral witness can help fill in the gaps. Their perspective can confirm the sequence of events, support your side of the story, or challenge an inaccurate claim. In some cases, a solid
Car accident injuries in Pennsylvania can dramatically impact your life, family, and work. When they prevent you from being able to work it’s not just about the missed shifts right after; it’s the ripple effect, the “what ifs” that stretch out into the future. In Pennsylvania, if someone else’s mistake caused that accident, you shouldn’t