Pennsylvania Car Accident Attorneys

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Our Pennsylvania car accident lawyers know what crash survivors face in the days and weeks after a collision. Medical bills pile up while injuries keep you from working. Lost income can quickly turn into stress, guilt, and anger, especially when the accident wasn’t your fault. For many, hiring an attorney can be an important step toward pursuing a claim against a negligent driver.

If this sounds like what you’re going through, you’ve found the right Pennsylvania car accident law firm. Since 1922, Handler, Henning & Rosenberg LLC has handled tens of thousands of car accident claims for clients across the state. We’ve won tens of millions for people whose accidents created serious financial and personal challenges. The work of our personal injury lawyers has helped clients pursue compensation for medical debt, lost savings, and future financial needs. Our Central Pennsylvania car accident attorneys offer free case reviews to explore your recovery options. One call can start the process.

To learn more about how we can help you, contact us today. We represent plaintiffs across Pennsylvania in car accident claims from our offices in Carlisle, Hanover, Harrisburg, Lancaster, Schuylkill County, and York.

What Does a Pennsylvania Car Accident Lawyer Do?

A Pennsylvania car accident attorney represents people injured in motor vehicle collisions, including cars, trucks, motorcycles, and other vehicles, and works to pursue the compensation they need. These cases can be complex, and navigating them without a lawyer can leave you vulnerable to insurance company tactics that reduce your recovery.

Our role as your car accident lawyer goes beyond legal filings. We investigate the crash, develop evidence regarding fault, and stand up to insurers while offering the guidance and support you need to focus on healing. From the first call to the final resolution, we work to protect your rights and pursue resources that may help you rebuild your life.

The role of a Pennsylvania car accident lawyer includes:

1. Investigating the Accident: Gathering police reports, photos, videos, and witness statements to determine what happened and why
2. Establishing Liability: Developing evidence regarding the at-fault party’s negligence, recklessness, or traffic law violations
3. Negotiating with Insurance Companies: Countering lowball offers and evaluating whether a settlement reflects your medical bills, lost wages, and other damages
4. Calculating Damages: Assessing the full scope of losses, including long-term medical needs, pain and suffering, and reduced earning capacity
5. Representing You in Court (When Necessary): Presenting a strong case to a judge or jury when insurers refuse to settle fairly

Our attorneys and staff work tirelessly to determine what really happened and who is responsible for your losses, including medical expenses, lost income or wages, pain and suffering, lost earning ability, and more. An auto accident attorney from our firm can also review photographs, vehicle information, witness accounts, medical records, and other evidence that may support your claim.

Key Legal Steps in Pennsylvania Car Accident Cases

At Handler, Henning & Rosenberg LLC, we prepare every case for trial, but that doesn't mean every case actually goes to trial. This preparation shows insurance companies and defense attorneys that we're not afraid of going to court, which often translates to fair settlements reached before trial begins.

Here’s what to expect from the process of filing a car accident claim in Pennsylvania:

• Initial Complaint: The first step is filing a complaint within the court’s jurisdiction, according to Pennsylvania state rules.
• Pre-trial Motions and Discovery: This is the process of exchanging vital information, deposing witnesses, and collecting evidence.
• Mediation/Arbitration: Before automatically going to trial, we evaluate available dispute-resolution options and settlement discussions.
• Trial: If a fair settlement cannot be achieved, we will generally take the case to trial, where it will go before a judge and, in some cases, jury.

Car accident claims in Pennsylvania may involve mediation, arbitration, or settlement conferences, depending on the court, parties, and issues involved. Pennsylvania generally requires personal injury and wrongful death actions based on negligence to be commenced within two years, although exceptions and claim-specific rules can apply.

PennDOT 2023 Car Accident Statistics

In Pennsylvania, motor vehicle accidents are a leading cause of injury and death. Year after year, crash data show hundreds of thousands of injuries and thousands of deaths related to traffic accidents statewide.

In 2023, PennDOT reported:

• 110,382 total traffic crashes
• 66,563 non-fatal traffic injuries
• 1,209 traffic-related fatalities

PennDOT’s 2023 crash data provides statewide context, but it doesn’t determine fault, liability, or the value of an individual claim.

Top Causes of Driver-Error Car Accidents

Driver error is a leading cause of serious crashes. Each of these mistakes can leave behind evidence, including skid marks, phone records, witness statements, and vehicle data, that may be used to evaluate fault. A Pennsylvania car accident attorney from our firm can collect and preserve this evidence, work with accident reconstruction professionals, and investigate patterns of negligence. By connecting the driver’s actions to the harm you suffered, your lawyer can develop a claim for insurance negotiations or court.

Common driver-error issues include:

• Speeding
• Impaired driving
• Distracted driving
• Improper turning
• Proceeding without adequate clearance
• Unsafe passing
• Following too closely
• Driver fatigue

We investigate the conduct and circumstances that contributed to a crash. Depending on the facts, evidence may include roadway photographs, vehicle damage, camera footage, phone records, event data, and physical crash evidence.

How an Auto Accident Attorney in Pennsylvania Can Help You Handle Insurance Companies After a Crash

Effective negotiation with insurers demands a well-prepared case and experience with how insurance companies operate in Pennsylvania. Our auto accident attorneys develop comprehensive claims supported by thorough evidence, medical documentation, and appropriate professional assessments. We handle communications and negotiations with insurance companies while investigating possible sources of coverage in appropriate cases.

In more challenging cases, including those with multiple insurance policies, disputes regarding uninsured coverage, or injuries caused by underinsured drivers, our car accident attorneys in Pennsylvania identify available avenues to pursue damages.

By handling all communication with insurance companies and their adjusters, we help clients avoid costly missteps and protect the value of their potential recovery.

Types of Pennsylvania Car Accident Claims We Handle

We handle a range of car accident claims in Pennsylvania involving different causes, vehicles, and circumstances.

Drunk Driving Accidents

Our drunk driving accident attorneys represent clients injured by drivers who were operating vehicles while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. We investigate the circumstances of the collision, such as whether the intoxicated driver was overserved, and work to identify the losses caused by the crash.

Distracted Driving Accidents

Distracted driving can involve texting or using a cell phone while driving, but it can also refer to any other conduct that takes a driver’s attention from the road. Evidence in these cases may include witness accounts, video, vehicle data, and phone records when available.

Hit-and-Run Accidents

When a driver hits another vehicle and leaves without stopping or sharing information, they may face criminal charges for fleeing the scene. For those injured by hit-and-run drivers, a criminal case does not provide compensation, but options, such as uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage, may be available.

Head-On Accidents

Head-on collisions can cause severe, sometimes fatal injuries. A Pennsylvania vehicle accident attorney from  can review the available evidence to evaluate driver conduct, vehicle conditions, roadway conditions, and other potentially responsible parties.

Rear-End Crashes (Fender Benders)

A rear-end collision occurs when the car in front suddenly stops or the car in the back speeds faster than the car in front. Victims of rear-end collisions can suffer back injuries and chronic neck pain due to whiplash. The rear driver is often but not always at fault.

Commercial Truck Accidents

Accidents caused by large commercial vehicles can be catastrophic for drivers and passengers in other vehicles. These cases may involve trucking companies, vehicle records, commercial insurance policies, and other parties in addition to the driver.

Traffic Accidents with Government Vehicles

If a government vehicle is involved in a traffic accident, you should seek legal advice promptly. Claims involving government entities can involve special notice and procedural requirements, so the sooner you reach out to our car accident lawyers, the better.

Speeding Accidents

Speeding, or even driving too fast for current road or vehicle conditions, is incredibly dangerous. In fact, it's a leading cause of motor vehicle accidents. Speed, vehicle damage, roadway evidence, and witness statements can all be relevant when evaluating responsibility for a crash.

Accidents Caused by Fatigued Drivers

While truck drivers are typically thought of when speaking of fatigued drivers, virtually anyone can fall into this category. Fatigue-related claims may require review of work schedules, travel records, witness testimony, and other available evidence.

Rollover Accidents

Rollovers are among the most serious types of crashes. Our Pennsylvania car accident law firm investigates vehicle design factors, driver actions, and road conditions that may have contributed to a rollover collision. Sometimes, these cases involving product liability in addition to general negligence.

Multi-Vehicle Accidents & Pile-Up Accidents

Serious and fatal accidents often involve multiple vehicles, including cars, trucks, buses, or emergency vehicles. Multi-vehicle accidents can result in life-changing injuries and death, and they may involve multiple potentially responsible parties and overlapping insurance policies.

Common pile-up accident crash sites include:

• Intersections: Running a red light, failing to yield, or stopping suddenly
• Highways: Speeding, distraction, and tailgating
• Rear-End Collisions: Tailgating, distracted driving, and braking late
• Cross-Lane Collisions: Vehicles can be sent across several lanes after impact

Our legal representation for multi-vehicle accidents includes analysis of police records, crash reports, and witness testimony to determine responsibility for the collision.

Fatal Car Accidents

A fatal car accident can raise wrongful death and survival claim issues in addition to insurance and property damage questions. A fatal car accident attorney can review the circumstances of the crash, available coverage, and potential claims with the family. We represent families pursuing wrongful-death claims after fatal crashes.

Calculating Damages in Pennsylvania Car Accident Cases

When evaluating the value of your Pennsylvania car accident claim, it is important to account for both economic and non-economic damages. Our attorneys work with medical and financial professionals to document your injuries, treatment, lost wages, reduced earning capacity, and future care needs. Your insurance choice, full tort or limited tort, can affect which damages you can recover, so having an experienced car accident lawyer is key to identifying possible sources of compensation.

We also work to document less visible costs, such as emotional distress, loss of enjoyment of life, and permanent disability. These damages, known as non-economic damages, may be harder to see, but they are often just as painful and limiting as those with set dollar values.

No-Fault Insurance & Liability Insurance Claims

You may have more financial options than you think. Car accident claims in Pennsylvania involve a combination of “no-fault” and “at-fault” insurance claims. Drivers have several auto insurance options. Under Pennsylvania’s choice no-fault system, first-party benefits may address certain medical expenses and lost wages regardless of who caused the accident. The tort selection on your policy, full tort or limited tort, can affect your right to seek non-economic damages such as pain and suffering. Liability claims may address losses caused by another person’s negligence.

In some cases, at-fault drivers lack sufficient liability insurance to compensate our clients. In such cases, we have identified other sources of insurance coverage that may be available. Our accident investigators have uncovered multiple sources of fault in thousands of cases, helping us evaluate potential avenues for financial recovery. Our car crash lawyers have handled tens of thousands of these cases throughout the state since 1922. We are ready to discuss your options.

The Car Accident Lawyers Pennsylvania Has Relied On Since 1922

If you have been injured in a car crash, including Uber and Lyft accidents, seek advice from an attorney without delay. This can help preserve evidence and identify applicable deadlines, insurance coverage, and potential claims. Our attorneys travel statewide to meet clients at home or in the hospital when needed. Contact us to learn how we can help.

At Handler, Henning & Rosenberg LLC, we represent car accident victims throughout Pennsylvania and are prepared to help with personal injury cases of all kinds. Regardless of whether you suffered serious property damage, catastrophic injuries, or lost a loved one and are now facing a wrongful death case, give us a call. From motorcycle accidents to truck accidents and everything in between, we can discuss how we may assist you.

Contact Handler, Henning & Rosenberg LLC at (888) 498-3023 to schedule a free case review. If we accept your case, you pay nothing unless we win.