Rear End Car Accident Lawyer Philadelphia
Rear-end car accidents make up a majority of the car crashes that occur in the United States. When you, a member of your family, a loved one, friend, or good acquaintance is involved in a rear-end crash, you need answers. At The Law Offices of Greg Prosmushkin, P.C., we strive to answer those questions for you.
Fault is the first issue that comes to mind when you are involved in a rear-end car accident. In the vast majority of cases, a person who is struck from behind is generally never at fault. The striking vehicle is always charged with the duty to make sure that they are keeping their eye on the road and making sure that they can bring their car to a stop within an assured clear distance. Generally, it is not a concern as to what the vehicle that was struck was doing on the road, stopped. The duty is on the striking vehicle to make sure that they are far enough away and able to stop in time so as to not strike the car in front of it.
Injuries are another equally important concern for those who are the victim of a rear-end car accident. At The Law Offices of Greg Prosmushkin, P.C.. our lawyers and staff strive to monitor your case and make sure that you receive the most convenient and qualitative medical treatment. Our staff develops your case in order to maximize your recovery of damages. Generally, the majority of those with insurance will be able to obtain whatever treatment they need through their own automobile insurance medical benefits. Once this is exhausted, the injured victim must use their private health insurance assuming that the provider of the treatment accepts this insurance for the treatment rendered. In the event that the provider of treatment does not, the injured victim may charge the reasonable and necessary cost of obtaining that medical treatment on the striking vehicle’s automobile insurance. All treatment is governed in the commonwealth of Pennsylvania by a law titled ACT VI (act 6). This law only allows for the recovery of the reasonable billing for the treatment provided. This law governs all personal injury damages from an automobile accident.
Who is going to pay my deductible for the damages to my vehicle? In Pennsylvania, your insurance company will pay your property damage after deducting the “deductible” from you. This means that if you have $3000.00 in damages, and you have a deductible of $1,000.00, you will collect $2,000.00 from your own insurance company. In a rear-end crash that is not your fault, your insurance company will seek what they paid for your vehicle to be repaired, and seek that amount which includes the deductible that you gave from the insurance company of the striking vehicle. In turn, they will send you the $1,000.00 back once that issue is resolved between your insurance company and the insurance company for the striking vehicle. You may go directly to the company of the person that struck you also if you know who that is. If you do not, your insurance company will contact them on your behalf.
Philadelphia Rear End Car Accident Lawyer
The Law Offices of Greg Prosmushkin, P.C., has decades of experience in handling rear-end car accidents. For a free consultation, please call us today. Our attorneys and staff are ready and able to answer all your questions during this consultation.
This content was written on behalf of Greg Prosmushkin.