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How Often Personal Injury Cases Settle Out of Court
If you have ever experienced a personal injury, financial relief can never come soon enough. You likely feel like you are drowning in debt between medical expenses, lost wages, and vehicle or other property repair costs. Hiring an experienced and skilled lawyer is essential to recovering the fees that are...
Read moreDo You Have a Valid Personal Injury Claim?
Suffering an injury in an accident can prevent you from working, forcing you to attend doctor’s appointments and undergo rehab instead of taking the family vacation that you have been anxiously awaiting. Besides costing you financially, a personal injury can impede long-term mobility and even undermine your relationships with family...
Read moreProving the Other Party Was Negligent in Your PI Case
A person commits negligence when they fail to provide the same level of care that a person of reasonable intelligence would use, resulting in harm to another. As the injured party, you must show that it is more “likely than not” (known as the preponderance of the evidence standard) that...
Read moreWhat Percentage of Car Accidents Are Fatal?
Each day, three people are killed in Pennsylvania car accidents. The Commonwealth reports that approximately 1% of all reported motor vehicle crashes involve fatal injuries, with pedestrians, motorcyclists, and bicyclists accounting for a disproportionate number of fatalities. This is consistent with the national average. If you lost a loved one...
Read moreFiling Deadlines for Car Accident Injury Claims in York
Nearly all Pennsylvania legal claims have filing deadlines, called statutes of limitations. You must sue (file a lawsuit) before the claim’s deadline applicable to your case expires. Though there are some exceptions if you cannot do so, failing to bring an injury claim after a car crash quickly is often...
Read moreCompensation for Slip and Fall Cases
Slipping and falling due to a property owner’s negligence can be extremely painful. Obtaining the compensation you deserve is crucial to your recovery. Too many people chalk up their accidents to clumsiness when, often, this is not the case. You’re entitled to safe passage when you’re out and about in...
Read moreSteps to Take Immediately after a Car Accident
Car accidents are hazardous, and if you’ve been injured due to another driver’s negligence, your claim will be unique to the specific circumstances involved. The steps you take following the accident, however, can significantly impact how your claim is resolved, and one of the most crucial steps is consulting with...
Read moreHow Much Is My Injury Case Worth in Lebanon, PA?
Suppose someone else’s negligence caused you to be injured. In that case, you can seek compensation for the covered losses you experience through a personal injury claim, which is designed to address the physical, financial, and emotional damages you suffered. While obtaining just compensation that reflects the total worth of...
Read moreSteps to Take Immediately After a Car Accident
If you’ve been injured by another driver’s negligence, you can suffer serious losses, and while your case will be unique to the situation at hand, there are specific steps that every car accident victim is encouraged to take. First and foremost, you should seek the immediate medical attention that you...
Read moreUnderinsured or Uninsured Accident Claims in PA
Every driver in Pennsylvania is required to carry specific car insurance coverage minimums, and drivers who fail to do so make our roadways that much riskier for everyone on them. If you were injured by the negligence of an uninsured or underinsured motorist, it puts you in a difficult position,...
Read moreHow Much Is My Case Worth?
If you’ve been injured by someone else’s negligence, you can file a claim – generally with the at-fault party’s insurance provider – for compensation that addresses your covered losses. Every claim, however, is specific to the unique circumstances involved, which means that your claim’s worth will be based on how...
Read moreWhat to Do After an Auto Accident Involving a Pedestrian
Lacking the protection of an enclosed vehicle, pedestrian fatalities in auto accidents are steadily climbing with each passing year. In 2022, pedestrian traffic deaths reached an all-time high of 7,522. Even if you do everything possible to keep yourself safe, this is no match against a careless motorist. If you...
Read moreMost Common Causes of Back and Neck Injuries from Truck Accidents
In 2023, commercial trucking accidents were responsible for over 86,800 injuries and 4,800 fatalities. With an increasing demand for imported goods, our nation’s roads are home to more commercial trucks now than ever. Given the sheer size of a commercial truck, back and neck injuries happen frequently, often necessitating ongoing...
Read moreWhat Should You Do in a Fender Bender if You Don’t Call the Police?
The Pennsylvania Vehicle Code requires that you contact law enforcement following a car accident if there are any injuries or fatalities or if property damage exceeds $1,000. Although you can call the police for a fender bender, with the rapid rate of minor crashes, there is no guarantee that an...
Read moreWhat are Your Rights as a Passenger Injured in a Car Accident?
We often hear drivers collecting compensation for their injuries following a crash, but not about passengers’ rights. As a passenger in a car accident, you have the right to be assessed by emergency personnel and to hear back from insurance in a certain time frame after filing a claim. Additionally,...
Read moreHow Do You Determine Fault?
Determining who caused your accident or injuries can be complex, requiring convincing evidence. Suppose you have ever suffered a slip and fall, injuries in an auto accident, or suffered at the hands of a physician. In that case, you may be eligible to receive compensation for your expenses. Our Harrisburg...
Read moreDos and Don’ts After a Hit-and-Run Accident
A hit-and-run accident occurs anytime a driver hits another vehicle, pedestrian, or stationary object and flees the scene without helping or exchanging information with others. In Pennsylvania, a driver can be criminally charged for a hit-and-run accident. If found guilty, the driver may face fines and jail time. At Mette...
Read moreHow Much Will My Insurance Go Up After an Accident?
Car accident victims have much more than medical bills and vehicle repairs to worry about following a collision. If you are in a car accident, besides having to pay for accident-related losses, your insurance premiums may increase. This will depend on your circumstances, including the crash’s severity, driving history, and...
Read moreWhat’s an Example of Negligence in a Car Accident?
Whether caused by distraction, fatigue, or a drunk driver, car accidents have one element in common: negligence. Defined as failing to use ordinary care in performing a task, negligence costs the lives of over 42,000 motorists annually. When you exhibit negligent behavior behind the wheel, someone is bound to pay...
Read moreIf My Injuries Were Caused by Someone Else, Will They Be Held Liable?
Recovering from an accident often involves surgeries, invasive treatments, and follow-up visits with specialists. If you have experienced injuries caused by another person’s negligence, you may feel your future was stolen. Nobody should be placed in financial ruin due to injuries caused by another person. At Mette Attorneys at Law,...
Read moreShould I Take Pictures at the Accident Scene Using My Cell Phone?
Although cell phones have been linked with many distracted driving accidents, a mobile phone can be an asset following a crash. Any personal injury attorney will advise you to take as many pictures as possible at the scene of an accident. Photographs can serve as concrete evidence, documenting your accident-related...
Read moreCan I Sue the Auto Shop for Negligence?
While driver negligence is often the cause of car accidents, it isn’t the only cause. Suppose you can draw a direct line from the work an auto shop did on your vehicle to the damage you suffered in a traffic accident. In that case, you can file a car accident...
Read moreDo I Need a Police Report to File an Insurance Claim?
A police report is unnecessary when filing an insurance claim or a personal injury lawsuit, such as if you were injured in a traffic accident caused by another motorist’s negligence. Having a police report can, however, help. If you find yourself in the difficult position of being injured by someone...
Read moreDo I Have a Claim if I Get Hurt as a Rideshare Passenger?
Uber and other rideshare companies have made getting where we want and need to be more convenient than ever before. Still, if an Uber driver’s negligence injures you, it changes things considerably. The fact is that – as an Uber passenger who is injured in the course of a pedestrian...
Read moreDamages Available in Personal Injury Cases
If you’ve been injured in an accident caused by someone else’s negligence, the losses you experience can be immense, and the road to recovery can be exceptionally long. By filing a personal injury claim against the at-fault party, you can seek compensation for a range of covered losses that address...
Read moreHow Long After an Accident Can You Claim Injury?
If you have been injured by someone else’s negligence, filing a personal injury claim allows you to pursue the compensation you need to effectively address your related physical, financial, and emotional losses. However, it’s important to know that the State of Pennsylvania – like every other state – imposes a...
Read moreHow Do I Know if I Have a Claim?
If you’ve been injured in an accident that you believe was caused by someone else’s negligence, it can leave you feeling very unsure about what comes next. While personal injury claims are legally challenging, the good news is that you may have a valid claim allowing you to pursue compensation...
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