Hazleton Automobile Accident Attorneys
In our modern lives, car accidents are a common occurrence. We can be thankful that improvements in automobile safety, road design and traffic law enforcement mean that most car crashes are not deadly or devastating.
Even so, nearly 2.5 million Americans were injured in automobile accidents in 2007, and 41,059, suffered fatal injuries, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Many motorists and passengers suffered devastating injuries that can take months or even years to heal, resulting in lost income, piles of medical bills and pain and suffering. Adding insult to injury, those injury victims too often learned that insurers refused to provide coverage or offered far too little to cover those damages.
If you've been in a car wreck, don't let insurers take advantage of you. You need the help of Munley, Munley & Cartwright's team of Hazleton automobile accident lawyers. Call 1-800-318-LAW1 or contact us online to discuss your case. By working with experienced car accident lawyers, victims can have some control and participation in ensuring that their rights and interests are protected.
Under Pennsylvania's laws, if you have been injured in a car accident that was caused by another person's carelessness or recklessness, you may be entitled to recover damages that include medical costs, property loss, lost wages, and pain and suffering. A claim in an automobile accident falls under a body of law called torts, or legal wrongs.
In most instances, lawsuits in Pennsylvania auto accident cases are civil actions against a negligent driver. Negligence is defined as the failure of a vehicle operator to exercise due care resulting in an accident, injury or death. Although it is difficult to prove negligence, our Hazleton car accident attorneys are experienced in proving negligence by preparing the proper documentation, interviewing witnesses and presenting a case that meets Pennsylvania’s legal definition. If the auto accident was caused by a vehicle defect, you may also be eligible to receive damages from the manufacturer or supplier.
Pennsylvania accident victims, or their families, can seek damages from an at-fault driver when:
- The victim has died.
- The victim suffers a permanent and serious disfigurement.
- A bone is fractured.
- One or more senses such as sight, taste, hearing or smell is lost.
- A limb has been lost.
- Medical expenses equal or exceed $2,000.
- If the person responsible for your injuries does not have insurance coverage or their coverage does not sufficiently provide for your damages, you may be entitled to collect uninsurance or underinsurance.
When you’re in an automobile accident, your first priority should be to seek medical attention. Even if you do not have any broken bones, cuts or bruises, you may have a connective-tissue injury, which could lead to long-term disability or pain if left untreated.
Keep in mind that the at-fault party's insurance company must pay for all of your damages that were a result of the accident. That's why you should consider legal advice from Munley, Munley & Cartwright's experienced Hazleton automobile accident lawyers.
Auto Insurance companies have one goal: Limiting their payment to the victims of car crashes. While the insurance company may present what you think is an attractive settlement offer, it is in your best interest to contact a Hazleton car accident attorney who will put your needs first. It is always best to discuss your situation with a skilled attorney before you decide to enter into discussions with an insurance representative.
The Hazleton car accident lawyers of Munley, Munley & Cartwright have years of experience in dealing with insurance companies and handling accident claims. We are familiar with all of the techniques that the insurance companies may use to influence you to settle quickly and for less compensation. Insurance companies have a team of investigators, adjustors, agents and legal help to protect them. As the accident victim, you need your own team of legal experts to protect you.
At Munley, Munley & Cartwright, our goal is to provide exceptional legal services to our clients. We strive to achieve the highest standard of excellence for the protection of individual rights through team work and the use of our considerable resources and experience. Call our team of Hazleton car crash lawyers at 1-800-318-LAW1 or contact us online to discuss your case.
