Car accidents are as common as they are dangerous, and if another driver’s negligence leaves you injured, the losses you experience are likely to be considerable. While Pennsylvania operates on a no-fault basis when it comes to traffic accidents, which means turning to your own personal injury protection policy to cover your losses, you can file a personal injury claim against the at-fault driver if the injuries you sustain are serious. Turn to an experienced Harrisburg car accident lawyer for the help you need.
Proving the Other Driver’s Fault
To bring a successful car accident claim, you’ll need to prove the other driver’s fault in the matter, and this involves gathering evidence like the following:
- The police report and any tickets issued
- Eyewitness testimony
- Professional accident reconstruction models that demonstrate accident details
- The testimony of expert witnesses in relevant professional fields
- Your own testimony of how the accident happened
- Any relevant footage from dashcams, security cameras, or traffic cameras
Your resourceful attorney will leave no stone unturned in their focused efforts to demonstrate the full extent of the damages you incurred as a result of the other driver’s negligence.
Driver Negligence
Every motorist in Pennsylvania – and throughout the nation – owes a duty of care to everyone with whom they share the road. This means they are responsible for driving safely, and any failure to do so qualifies as negligence, which comes in many dangerous forms like the following:
- Excess speed, which includes driving too fast in relation to the road’s condition and to the effects of bad weather
- Exhaustion
- Distraction
- Failure to follow all the rules of the road
- Aggression
- Impairment
Your Complete Losses
In a car accident claim, you can seek compensation for your losses in several primary areas, including property damage to your car and its contents. There are also your medical expenses, which may show no signs of stopping, and your lost earnings to consider. If your ability to do your job or to continue developing your career is affected, your financial damages will be even more significant. These are not to mention the physical and emotional pain and suffering you endure as a result of the other driver’s negligence, which can be the harshest loss of all and can eclipse all the others combined.
Protect Your Rights from the Outset
While your claim will be unique to your circumstances, there are several steps that everyone in your situation should take to help protect their car accident claims, including:
- Seeking immediate medical attention and carefully following your medical team’s advice and instructions
- Reaching out to a focused car accident lawyer as soon as you can and working closely with them throughout the claims process
- Staying off social media until your claim is finalized and having your attorney communicate with the insurance company on your behalf – the insurance company is not on your side, and less is more when it comes to your interaction with them
An Experienced Harrisburg Car Accident Lawyer Can Help
The capable Harrisburg, PA, car accident attorneys at Shollenberger Januzzi & Wolfe appreciate how challenging your situation is, and – in response – we dedicate our imposing practice to helping clients like you obtain optimal case outcomes. Learn more about what we can do to help you by contacting us online or calling us at 717-789-7859 today.