It only takes one unsafe or reckless decision to lead to a tragic and preventable car accident. That’s the situation that hundreds of Pennsylvania residents find themselves in every single day. With an average of more than 300 crashes per day, Pennsylvania sees more than its fair share of preventable collisions. If you’ve found yourself with medical bills, unexpected time away from work, and other losses because of another person’s bad driving, you may have a valid personal injury claim against them. Ready to take the first step in your personal injury case? It’s time to talk to the North Huntington car accident lawyers at Caroselli, Beachler & Coleman. Call us at 412-253-2925 to set up a consultation to discuss your case in greater detail. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation makes it easy to track car accident trends. There were nearly 116,000 accidents in Pennsylvania in 2022, resulting in 1,179 deaths and over 67,000 injuries. While this sounds alarming, it actually indicates that Pennsylvania may be on the right track. This is the third-lowest accident number since 1950, which saw almost 114,000 collisions. Pennsylvania saw its lowest recent reported crash number in 2020, due in large part to the pandemic and fewer people leaving home. Since then, accidents haven’t returned to their pre-pandemic rate. While 2018 and 2019 both saw over 125,000 crashes, neither 2021 nor 2022 broke 120,000. While accidents can affect anyone on the road, certain groups are at greater risk of being involved in a crash. As a general rule, male drivers are far more likely to crash than female drivers. The age groups at greatest risk of collision are 16-20, 21-25, and 26-30. Part of pursuing a personal injury claim is figuring out who is at fault for your accident. In most cases, liability lies with one driver. It may also be split between the drivers. If you look at the Crash Facts & Statistics report, you can see several different ways that driver error can lead to a collision. Some of the most common errors leading to collisions include speeding, turning improperly, driving while distracted, drinking and driving, tailgating, and passing illegally. If a driver gets one or more citations after a crash, there’s a good chance that they are completely or partially liable for the crash. However, there are other parties that could cause accidents. When there is a vehicle failure, liability may lie with the vehicle manufacturer or repair shop. A manufacturer can be held liable if their vehicle is manufactured or designed in an inherently unsafe manner. A repair shop may be at fault for an accident if they use unapproved parts or do requested repairs in an unsafe or incomplete manner. In a smaller number of cases, the government itself is liable for car crashes. Local municipalities are expected to maintain their roads to a certain degree of safety. This includes the road itself, but also the signage, landscaping, traffic lights, and other components of the road. For example, if shrubbery is left to grow and it blocks stop signs from drivers’ view, the government may be liable when a driver cannot see the stop sign and hits someone. Victims of North Huntington car crashes may be able to receive a substantial amount of compensation for their losses. Part of your compensation may cover property damage. Whether your vehicle is totaled or in need of repairs, you shouldn’t have to cover those expenses if you didn’t cause the crash. A fair settlement may compensate you for these losses. Other types of compensation focus on your injuries and the harm they have caused you. You may receive damages for: If you are owed compensation, how can you ensure that you get it? A lot comes down to proving that the other party is at fault and negotiating with their insurance company to receive a fair settlement. Be prepared for an uphill battle. Insurance companies aren’t quick to give up their money, even if it’s obvious that their client is to blame. You’ll want as much evidence as possible on your side. Valuable types of evidence include: If you’re considering handling your car accident claim alone and fighting the insurance company head-on, know that you are going up against an incredibly powerful force. Insurance companies spend a lot of money figuring out how to keep more of their money in their pockets. They have been known to downplay victims’ injuries, lie about liability, blame injuries on preexisting conditions, and even blame victims for the accident. It is nearly impossible to fight these tactics on your own—they have a vested interest in denying you what you deserve. When you choose Caroselli, Beachler & Coleman for your North Huntington personal injury claim, we bring all of our experience to the table. We know what it takes to put insurance companies on the spot. By building a strong case with the evidence at our disposal, we make it much harder for the insurance companies to deny their liability. If they know that a lawsuit is a very real possibility, they have a lot more motivation to settle for a fair amount. Most of our car accident claims do settle—but if yours doesn’t, we’ve still got your back. We are completely prepared to take your case to court and fight for you there. Contact us today to sit down and talk about your case with our experienced North Huntington car accident lawyers, discuss your options, and come up with a plan. Claim your free consultation now by filling out our online contact form or calling us at 412-253-2925.North Huntington Car Accident Lawyers
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