Philadelphia car accident lawyers at Cousin Benny will fight to get you the full amount you deserve. Our car accident injury attorneys will explain your options in seeking compensation for your pain and suffering, all while taking the burden off of your shoulders so you can focus on healing.
Call Cousin Benny today to find out how much your case may be worth.
Car accidents are terrifying events. The emotional, physical, and mental anguish caused by an automobile crash can carry devastating consequences for your finances, family, and more. You should not have to face the burden of pursuing justice on your own. In order to seek compensation for pain and suffering caused to you in a vehicle collision, you’ll need a car accident lawyer capable of navigating a complex legal system all while keeping your best interests in mind.
The car accident attorneys at Cousin Benny can conduct witness interviews, obtain police reports, negotiate with insurance companies, and perform a thorough investigation to uncover all forms of compensation available to you. If required, we can retain experts and investigators to prove the value of your case to opposing counsel in court.
Our personal injury attorneys are well versed in a variety of motor vehicle accident cases. We are a law firm that can take on auto accident cases involving:
When you’ve been injured in a car accident in Philadelphia, the choice of legal representation you have matters. You need attorneys with experience, knowledge, and a proven track record of getting results for their clients. The car accident lawyers at Cousin Benny have over 15 years of collective experience representing clients in lawsuits involving auto accidents in Philadelphia. In total, we have recovered millions of dollars for our clients, and we’re ready to fight for you, too.
At Cousin Benny, we offer free consultations to all prospective clients, and we work on contingency, meaning we don’t get paid unless you win your case. Call us now at 1-866-529-2345 and let our Philadelphia personal injury attorneys get to work securing the maximum settlement for your car accident case. Read our positive reviews on Google to see what past clients have to say about us.
Cousin Benny’s attorneys serve all of Philadelphia. Our offices are conveniently located on the first floor of Suburban Station at 1617 John F Kennedy Blvd Suite 355D.
One of the first questions you probably have is how much your car accident case might be worth. Car accident lawsuits fall under “personal injury law.” As the injured person, “damages” are your losses attributed to the at-fault driver’s actions in causing the accident. Damages can be cited in a car accident lawsuit for your compensation.
The team of lawyers at Cousin Benny will thoroughly investigate your case to determine all of the types of compensation available. If you have any questions about the damages you may be able to recover, speak with our experienced car accident lawyers today.
Car accidents can result in minor injuries like scrapes and bruises, catastrophic injuries with a long-lasting impact on your quality of life, like a punctured lung, and everything in between. Injuries from car accidents can often result in large medical bills, as well. Therefore, it’s important to seek a professional medical evaluation as soon as possible following a car accident.
A medical professional can evaluate the extent of your injuries, which can be important evidence to determine the amount of compensation you deserve, as well as ensure you receive the care you need.
The cost of your medical expenses are one of the damages you may be able to recover in a car accident lawsuit. Eligible medical expenses may include:
Instead of compensating you for injuries and damages suffered, punitive damages are awarded for the sole purpose of punishing the defendant who’s at fault for the car accident.
The cost of punitive damage awards is based on such factors as the character and nature of the defendant’s conduct, the amount of harm you or other victims might suffer if the defendant is not punished, and the actual harm you suffered in the incident affecting the current case.
The attorneys at Cousin Benny can evaluate your car accident case to determine whether there are grounds for pursuing punitive damages.
As a result of your injuries following a car accident, you may find yourself unable to work and earn a wage. Issues with mobility, physical therapy, medical facility stays, and other problems stemming from your motor vehicle accident can all prevent you from returning to the workplace, resulting in lost wages.
If you have lost wages following a car accident, you may be entitled to compensation. Juries will consider skill, occupation, age, life expectancy, and other factors in determining how much the damages associated with your lost wages are worth.
Any physical damage to yours or someone else’s property can be included in the compensation for a car accident lawsuit. Despite some differences at the state level, the general rule of thumb is that you are entitled to recover the difference between what your car was worth before the accident and its value following the accident.
Your vehicle’s value is determined by its Blue Book value or by the cost estimate for repairing the vehicle to its pre-accident state. If repair costs exceed 75% of the car’s Blue Book value, the car is deemed a “total loss” and is subject to a salvage title.
If you suffered mental or physical distress as a car accident victim, you may seek damages for pain and suffering in a lawsuit. Pain and suffering may include emotional or mental anguish, such as depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It can be difficult to prove pain and suffering compared to other damages such as medical bills. Since these are non-economic damages that do not have an exact dollar value, the attorneys at Cousin Benny can use their expertise and experience in determining what compensation you may be due.
According to the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) 2020 data, Philadelphia accounted for almost 10% of car accidents in Pennsylvania, more than any other county in the state. In 2022, the number of fatal accidents in Pennsylvania declined, according to NHTSA estimates. However, our own analysis of Google search data suggests demand for personal injury attorneys in Philadelphia is recently on the rise.
Philadelphia is known for having the most driving-related fatalities in Pennsylvania, representing 14.7% of the state’s total. Specifically, Lincoln Highway, Roosevelt Boulevard, and Delaware Expressway alone combined for over 3,000 automobile accidents, making them the three most dangerous roads to travel in the state.
According to publicly available data, the following factors account for the majority of car accidents:
Speed-related crashes occur when a driver exceeds the speed limit or drives too fast for road conditions. The National Safety Council reports that speeding was a factor in 26% of all U.S. traffic fatalities in 2019. An average of 25+ people were killed per day in speeding accidents for that year, totaling 9,478 deaths. In Pennsylvania in 2020, there were 25,021 speed-related crashes resulting in 415 fatalities.
Distracted driving can fall into three categories: visual, manual, and cognitive distraction. Examples of distracted driving include texting or using a cell phone or navigational device, eating, grooming, or interacting with passengers while driving. In 2019, 3,142 people died in distracted driving crashes in the U.S, an increase of 10% over the previous year. In Pennsylvania in 2020, distracted driving was a contributing factor in 11,019 crashes and 43 fatalities.
Car accidents are considered drunk driving-related when one party in the accident has a blood-alcohol level (BAC) of 0.08 grams per deciliter (g/dL) or higher. In 2019, drunk driving incidents accounted for 10,142 deaths in the U.S., but fatalities are trending downward. In Pennsylvania in 2020, drinking and driving contributed to 6,565 crashes and 131 fatalities.
Careless driving occurs when a driver is responsible for the “pre-crash event” leading up to a car accident. A 2007 National Motor Vehicle Crash Causation Survey concluded that a driver is accountable for 94% of the critical reasons leading up to a car accident. In Pennsylvania in 2020, careless/illegal passing contributed to 4,545 crashes and 53 fatalities.
There is no simple answer to how much a car accident case is worth because every Philadelphia car accident is different. At Cousin Benny, our goal is to help you recover the maximum amount of compensation to which you are entitled. That amount may range from tens of thousands of dollars to millions. Ultimately, the amount of damages depends on factors such as the severity of your injuries, the availability of insurance to cover your losses, and how the accident happened and who was at fault.
You can start filing a car accident claim through your insurance company, but remember, some car insurance companies will lowball an estimate based on your losses. This is why it’s advisable to retain the services of a car accident attorney as soon as you can following a crash. Your attorney will act as your consultant when dealing with the insurance company as well as the court system.
In Pennsylvania, the statute of limitations for a personal injury claim is generally two years. However, this may change based on the facts of the accident. For example, if the collision involved a government vehicle, you must provide written notice of your claim within 6 months. At Cousin Benny, we advise our clients to file a lawsuit as soon as possible, however. Filing early helps ensure relevant evidence is preserved and the memories of eyewitnesses remain fresh.
In Pennsylvania, if the driver that caused the accident does not have auto insurance, you may be protected by carrying “uninsured motorist” coverage in your insurance policy. The uninsured motorist may face penalties, including loss of driving privileges, registration suspension, fines, and more, but you can also sue the other party for any damages to your vehicle and/or injuries you sustained.
Since this area of insurance and personal injury law gets a bit complex, your best option is to speak with one of our experienced auto accident attorneys who can explain your best course of action.
Pennsylvania is a “no-fault” state. This means that your auto insurance company will cover medical expenses up to your coverage limit for anyone on your policy who was injured, regardless of negligence caused by both parties.
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The contents of this website constitute general reading and educational material for the general public. Nothing on this site should be construed as legal advice and there is no intention that the formation of an attorney/client relationship has occurred as a result of any person reading any content on this website. For further information as it may apply to the specific facts of a particular person or situation, please contact us at (866) 529-2345. Attorneys at Ronald Clearfield & Assoc.