After getting hurt in an accident, a lot of people in Pennsylvania hold off on calling a personal injury lawyer because they’re worried about the cost. That’s a fair concern—especially if you’re already dealing with medical bills, missing work, or trying to get your car fixed. You might be thinking: if I hire a lawyer,
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