Car Accidents

Automobile accidents are common. Even the safest drivers risk getting into a vehicle accident.

Have you been injured in a motor vehicle accident?

Motor vehicle accidents are an all-too-common occurrence on the busy streets of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Delaware and Maryland.

Car accidents can and do happen every day even when we drive carefully and do nothing wrong. Certain causes like drunk driving are obvious, while others such as a defective vehicle or problems with the road may be more difficult to see.

Despite better safety standards and technological advances in cars, thousands of Philadelphians are injured or even die as a result of motor vehicle accidents every year. The aftermath of a car accident can be financially devastating. Trusting insurance companies to treat you fairly can lead to serious regret. Finding the right attorney for you and your family can make all the difference.

Types of Crashes

Different types of car crashes occur on Pennsylvania roads. However, some types of car accidents are more common.

Passenger vehicles were involved in more wrecks than any other kind of vehicle. Passenger vehicle accidents, when linked with SUVs, light trucks and vans, made up the vast majority of fatalities as a result of crashes. Crashes involving light trucks, cans and SUVs are on the rise, and if this trend continues, crashes among this group of vehicles may soon overtake passenger cars.

Here is a list of the most common injuries associated with car accidents:

  • Whiplash
  • Scrapes and Bruises
  • Broken Bones
  • Head and Brain Injuries
  • Spinal Cord Injuries
  • Amputations
  • Fatal Injuries

Motor Vehicle Accidents Happen in Pennsylvania Each Year

A young woman with smartphone by the damaged car after a car accident, making a phone call.

Frequency of Crashes

Car accidents are alarmingly frequent in the United States. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there were approximately 5.93 million police-reported motor vehicle crashes in 2022 alone.

This averages to about 16,233 crashes per day, or roughly one every 5.3 seconds. 

The majority of automobile accidents occur during good conditions!

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Happen with no adverse conditions

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Happen during rain or rain & fog

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Happen during snow, sleet or freezing rain

After a motor vehicle accident, it is crucial to see a doctor.

It might seem obvious, but you’d be surprised how often people reach out to our office after an injury without having seen a doctor. Without medical documentation from a qualified professional, it’s impossible to pursue a personal injury claim. If you aren’t taken to the emergency room after an accident, it’s essential to schedule an appointment with your primary care doctor as soon as possible.

It is also imperative to contact an attorney who specializes in personal injury law after your accident. 

It’s crucial to contact an attorney who specializes in personal injury law as soon as possible after an accident, even if you’re unsure who is responsible for the injury. Far too often, injured individuals attempt to handle the process on their own, only to receive a settlement offer that falls far short of covering their needs.

Insurance companies tend to be much more aggressive when dealing with unrepresented individuals, leading many to accept inadequate settlements, believing it’s the best they can get. Don’t make that mistake—reach out to an attorney right away.

Matt and Ray have handled thousands of serious and fatal motor vehicle cases, getting their clients maximum compensation—whether through settlement or trial.

While not every car accident leads to injury, some crashes can result in serious harm, long-term complications, significant property damage, or even death. The severity of injuries often depends on various factors, including the speed and size of the vehicles involved, weather conditions, and other circumstances surrounding the collision.

  • Bicycle Accidents
  • Car Explosions
  • Distracted Driver Accidents
  • Highway Car Accidents
  • Hit-and-Run Car Accidents
  • Mass Transit Accidents
  • Motorcycle Accidents
  • Pedestrian Accidents
  • Public Transit Accidents
  • Rear-End Collisions
  • Recall-Related Accidents
  • School Bus Accidents
  • SUV Rollovers
  • T-Bone Accidents
  • Truck Accidents
  • Uber, Lyft or Rideshare Accidents

Have your been injured or hurt?

Our attorneys represent clients who have been injured by someone’s negligence and families suffering the wrongful death of a loved one.

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