In Pennsylvania, car accident victims can recover three main types of damages: economic damages for measurable financial losses, such as medical bills and lost wages; non-economic damages for pain and suffering; and, in rare cases, punitive damages for extremely reckless
In Pennsylvania, your own auto insurance pays your medical bills first, regardless of who caused the accident. This happens through Personal Injury Protection (PIP) coverage, which is mandatory on every auto policy in the state. PIP is medical coverage that
When you finance a car in Pennsylvania and get into an accident, your loan remains active regardless of the vehicle’s condition, and the lender receives insurance payments before you do. The bank or credit union that financed your car holds
You can sue a drunk driver for injuries in Pennsylvania. State law allows you to file a civil lawsuit against an intoxicated driver to recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, property damage, and pain and suffering, regardless of any
After a car accident in Pennsylvania, you may be required to attend an independent medical examination (IME) if requested by an insurance company. An IME is a medical evaluation performed by a doctor chosen and paid by the insurance company
After a car accident in Pennsylvania, medical liens give healthcare providers, insurance companies, and government programs the legal right to be repaid from your settlement for medical bills they covered. These liens are automatically deducted from your compensation before you
