Why should I select the "full tort" option on my auto insurance?
Why is it better to have a lawyer represent me in my Personal Injury claim against a wrongdoer and their insurance company?
What type of personal injury cases does Berger and Green handle?
How much does Berger and Green charge?
What should you do if you are injured in an accident?
What can you do to protect your rights before you are involved in an accident?
Why should I select the "full tort" option on my auto insurance?
Accident victims who select full tort have a right to seek money damages for pain and suffering without having to demonstrate that they sustained a serious injury. Accident victims who select limited tort must have sustained a "serious injury," which is defined as death, serious impairment of body function, or permanent serious disfigurement in order to make a recovery for pain and suffering.
Why is it better to have a lawyer represent me in my Personal Injury claim against a wrongdoer and their insurance company?
Your lawyer's focus is obtaining the maximum damages for you, consistent with the nature of your injuries and losses, as well as the facts and circumstances of the accident. Insurance companies have trained professionals, who protect their interests, not yours. You need a lawyer working for you to protect your interests. Additionally, a lawyer can investigate all sources of recovery and ensure that your medical expenses are submitted to the proper source for payment.
What type of personal injury cases does Berger and Green handle?
Our firm handles all types of personal injury cases on behalf of adults and children throughout Pennsylvania. Personal injury cases are not only limited to automobile accidents. These cases also include all types of accidents such as motorcycle accidents, truck accidents, bus accidents, airplane accidents, train accidents, and commercial or leisure boating accidents. Personal injury cases also include dog and animal bites, slip and fall accidents, pedestrian accidents, construction accidents, injuries on another's property, burn accidents, explosion accidents, injuries due to defective products, medical and dental malpractice, and birth defects.
How much does Berger and Green charge?
Berger and Green will talk to anyone injured in an accident for free. We only charge a fee if we agree to take your case and are successful in obtaining money damages for you. We charge a contingent fee, plus costs. A contingent fee means that you pay a percentage of your settlement to your attorney. It is our intention to get you the most money available from all sources, consistent with your injuries and damages.
What should you do if you are injured in an accident?
If you are injured in an accident, seek medical treatment immediately. Your health and well-being are the most important considerations. Report the accident to your own insurance company promptly. If your insurance company asks you or a relative to sign anything, have it reviewed by Berger and Green first; you may be unknowingly signing away your right away to money.
What can you do to protect your rights before you are involved in an accident?
Review your auto insurance coverage. The laws of Pennsylvania allow you to select a tort option under your motor vehicle policy. You should select full tort. Selecting limited tort saves you a small amount of money compared to the right to seek full damages. If you select full tort, you and your relatives may seek financial compensation for pain and suffering caused by whatever injuries you sustained in the accident. Many accidents cause injuries that are very painful and disruptive to your life but are not considered "serious" enough to be covered by limited tort. If you select limited tort, you and your relatives may only seek recovery for medical and other out-of-pocket expenses. You will not be able to be compensated for the pain that you endured in the accident unless your injuries are "serious," as defined by the law. Many insurance companies interpret "serious " as catastrophic. Your injuries could be very painful and interrupt your life for a very long time but still not be considered "serious" under limited tort.
You should stack your insurance coverage according to the number motor vehicles in your household. This costs a little extra but will provide you with substantial, additional coverage if you should have to make a claim for uninsured or underinsured motorist benefits. If you are involved in an accident and the person at fault does not have sufficient insurance of his or her own, your injuries will be paid for by your own uninsured or underinsured benefits. These accidents are more common than you think; protect yourself. You should also be sure that you have selected sufficient policy limits for insured and underinsured motorist benefits and liability protection. These matters may be discussed in more detail with your insurance agent. All of these options cost a little more, but the additional coverage is well worth it if you are involved in an accident.
Contact any of our Personal Injury attorneys at our Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania office at 877-456-4251 or submit an online form for further legal assistance. Our Personal Injury attorneys, claims analysts and legal assistants are available to answer any questions you may have regarding medical expenses, lost wages, insurance companies, settlements and other Personal Injury matters.
