Philadelphia Personal Injury Attorney

Frequently Asked Questions: Personal Injury Claims in Philadelphia

If you have recently been involved in any type of accident in the Philadelphia area, you probably have many questions as to how our law firm can help you and how you will obtain the financial compensation you need to make a full and healthy recovery. Get all of the answers you need when facing a personal injury by contacting a Philadelphia personal injury lawyer. Below are a few answers to common questions from injury and accident victims:

Will my insurance company cover the entire expense of the accident?

In some cases, a person's insurance will cover up to a certain percentage of their accident. However, if another party is at fault for the accident and you are able to prove this with help from an experienced attorney, you may be able to hold the other party entirely liable for these expenses.

What types of expenses can I expect to see after the accident?

The cost of an accident may not be immediately evident; medical bills and expenses may not surface for weeks or months after the accident. The way that these types of bills work is that it may take 30, 60 or even 90 days for your hospital bills to be processed and delivered to you. As such, it is important to talk to an attorney to get a full summary on these specific expenses. You can also expect to see expenses for property damage, such as in a car accident. The "at-fault" party's insurance company should cover these expenses in full, but it will take an attorney to aggressively negotiate this settlement out of an insurance company. One commonly overlooked "expense" of an accident is the loss of wages for an injury victim. When a person is injured in an accident and resides in the hospital or is bed-ridden, they will not be making a profit and suffer financially as a result.

I have heard that insurance companies are hard to deal with. How can I get my claim pushed through with an insurance company that is unwilling to settle?

In many personal injury cases, the at-fault party's insurance company will attempt to pay out the smallest settlement possible. This is because insurance companies run as a business. The less they have to pay, the more profit they stand to make. Due to this reason specifically, it is imperative that you have an attorney on your case.

How do I prove another party was at fault for the accident?

Your Philadelphia personal injury attorney should be able to investigate the accident thoroughly to determine who was at fault for the accident. In cases such as a car accident, your lawyer will need to prove that the other driver was acting negligently, such as driving drunk, speeding, or talking on the phone while driving. With this evidence, you may be able to hold the other party liable for the damages and injuries they have caused to you.

What if there is a dispute on who was at fault in the accident?

By retaining an experienced legal counsel right away after your accident, you can protect your interests by allowing our firm to fully investigate your accident and determine who the negligent parties are. With our resources, we can follow up for any witnesses, scene investigation and even expert witnesses as necessary to establish liability.

What type of compensation is available for personal injury victims?

Individuals who have been injured in an accident can fight to obtain compensation for medical expenses (ambulance transportation, hospital stay, lab work, surgical procedures, and the like), property damage, future medical expenses, loss of wages, and non-economic damages such as pain and suffering. Talk to an attorney as soon as possible to determine how much your case is worth.

Can I recover compensation after my family member suffered a wrongful death?

If you file a claim within the statute of limitations, you may be able to recover some of the financial damages caused during the accident, including property damage, existing medical expenses from the accident, and potentially pain and suffering before the death of your loved one. If you have lost your loved one due to wrongful death caused by a negligent party, do not hesitate to call a personal injury attorney from our office.

What types of cases does your firm handle?

At the Law Offices of Steven Laynas, our legal team takes on all types of personal injury cases, not limited to car accidents, truck accidents, bus and public transportation accidents, premises liability cases, product liability cases, dangerous drugs, and all other types of serious injury claims. Additionally, we handle wrongful death, medical malpractice, and nursing home abuse claims in the Philadelphia area.

How will I know which attorney is right for my specific case?

Choosing a personal injury attorney may be one of the most difficult aspects of your entire case. If you choose an inexperienced lawyer, you may be stuck with the minimum settlement that an insurance company was already willing to offer you, plus you will owe money to the inexperienced lawyer. Instead, you will want to work with a firm that has decades of experience and works tirelessly to get the highest possible settlements for their clients.

Why do I need an attorney?

When injured in an accident caused by another person, the other party's insurance company will be out to settle your claim for as little as possible. They are not looking out for your best interests nor are they interested in making sure you are completely recovered from your injuries. A personal injury attorney working on your side can ensure you get all the compensation you are entitled to.

What will it cost me to hire an attorney?

There is no upfront cost to you when you retain our services at the Law Offices of Steven Laynas. We work solely on a contingency basis and will receive payment for our services only when we successfully settle your claim.

What is the value of my claim?

There is no easy answer to that question. Each accident and injury is different, so discussing your particular case with one of our seasoned attorneys is the best method of getting a knowledgeable answer. The value of any claim is normally based on the length of medical treatment, extent of injuries, property damage, lost time from work and the degree the accident has affected your ability to continue your life as before, which could lead to pain and suffering awards.

To get all of your questions answered, contact a Philadelphia personal injury attorney today.