Automotive Accident Lawyers in Pittsburgh

Most of us drive daily, whether that is to get to work or to run a simple errand like picking up the children from school. A car accident is almost never on your radar, but can drastically alter your life within a moment. We understand the difficult and confusing time you may experience from your injuries, vehicle damages, and medical bills. These physical and financial stressors make it nearly impossible to focus or get back to your everyday life. Unfortunately, we’ve seen this lead to accepting a quick, substandard settlement at your expense and ultimately, adding unnecessary stress to the already chaotic scenario.

Motorcycle accidents often happen in an instant, leaving victims helpless and unaware of what steps to take next. Victims are left with confusing paperwork from insurance companies and expensive medical bills from possible life-altering injuries. What most don’t understand is that motorcycle accident victims only have a limited time to file a claim. While we never want to file the claim too early if significant injuries have occurred, we do want to make sure that your case is filed in a timely manner. This ensures that you are compensated quickly and appropriately for the damages.

While safety features are constantly improving, collisions with large trucks are still an ongoing problem. In trucking accidents, people outside of the truck almost always bear the brunt of the injuries. While there are many quality truck drivers with years of experience on the roads, they are not immune to the demands of their profession. Truckers will frequently drive fatigued, distracted, or at speeds unacceptable for their vehicles load. Trucking companies can also fail to maintain their vehicle’s safety by improperly securing their cargo or operating irresponsibly while on the job. This leads to increased risks of serious accidents throughout the Pittsburgh and surrounding regions.

Pittsburgh Regional Transit is the 20th-largest public transit agency in the United States, equating to over 825 buses in operation as of 2021. When it comes to automobile accidents, an accident involving a bus may seem like they are far and few between. However, they do happen more often than you would initially believe. Accidents involving buses can be quite serious and the problem can be compounded by how many people could be affected at one time. In some instances, treatment could be delayed, creating dangerous situations for those involved. It is not uncommon to see internal injuries, major lacerations, head trauma, spinal cord damage, and dislocated or broken bones in an accident of this magnitude.

According to IIHS, about 2% of motor vehicle crash deaths each year are bicyclists. Even though it’s a law in Pennsylvania, not all motorists “share the road” with bicyclists. If you were injured while riding your bicycle, your Pennsylvania auto insurance is the first line of financial defense following an accident to cover your medical bills. The amount of coverage you have largely depends on whether you have a full-tort or a limited-tort policy. There are several other insurance scenarios that could play out in these incidents, which is why you need an experienced team of lawyers at your disposal.