Getting into a car accident is stressful enough. But if your car is declared a total loss, things can get even more confusing—especially when you still owe money on the vehicle. Many people assume that their insurance will pay off ...
If you’ve been injured in a car accident in Pennsylvania, one of the first things you’ll need to deal with is paying for medical treatment. In most cases, those initial medical bills are covered by your own auto insurance policy ...
Even a simple “sorry” can come back to bite you. Here’s what not to say if you’ve just been in a car crash in Philly (or anywhere in Pennsylvania): 1. “I’m sorry.” It feels polite — but it can be ...
The holidays bring an increase in delivery traffic and, unfortunately, an increase in accidents involving delivery drivers. If you’re hit by one, here’s what you need to know. 1. More Packages, More Pressure Delivery drivers are rushing to meet deadlines ...
Dealing with insurance companies after a car accident can feel overwhelming, especially when you're already dealing with injuries, car repairs, and the stress of the incident itself. Whether the accident happened on a busy Philadelphia street or a quiet suburban ...
In 2023, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) recorded 3,422 motorcycle accidents on Pennsylvania roads, injuring 3,186 people and killing 238. At Aversa & Linn, we are committed to providing compassionate and professional support to individuals affected by motorcycle
If you’ve been injured in an accident — whether it was a car crash, a slip and fall, or another situation where someone else was careless — one of the first big questions is usually: “Was it my fault?” In ...
If you’ve been in a car accident in Pennsylvania, you’re probably dealing with more than just the damage to your vehicle. Medical bills, time off work, and confusing insurance paperwork can quickly become overwhelming. To make things trickier, Pennsylvania is ...
Winter in the Greater Philadelphia area is beautiful, but it comes with its challenges — especially on the roads. Snow, ice, and freezing rain can quickly turn a routine commute into a hazardous journey. Whether you’re heading to work, running ...
If you've been injured in an accident in Pennsylvania, you may be wondering how much time you have to take legal action. The short answer? Not forever. Pennsylvania law sets strict deadlines for filing a personal injury lawsuit, and if ...
With more Amazon deliveries than ever before, accidents with Amazon drivers are becoming more common. In some ways, an accident with an Amazon driver is like other accidents, but there are some differences. Because accidents with an Amazon driver can ...
Rideshare services like Uber and Lyft have become a fact of life. But if you have an accident with a rideshare driver, how will that be treated the same or differently than other car accidents? In Pennsylvania, the type and ...
On January 29, 2024, the PA Supreme Court issued a ruling that affects commercial drivers, and all drivers who regularly drive vehicles not insured under their personal insurance. This includes tractor-trailer drivers, delivery drivers, people with company cars, bus drives ...
Few things induce as much anxiety in a parent as watching their new teenage driver pull away. We remember what we were like as teens. We know their brains aren’t fully formed until they’re 25. What can we do? If ...
When was the last time you took a close look at your car insurance policy? For many of us, it's not a task that lands on the top of our to-do lists. However, understanding and regularly reviewing your car insurance ...
In 2022, over 25% of all alcohol-related fatalities on Pennsylvania roads happened over the Christmas and New Year holidays. Drunk driving is a major road safety issue which puts drivers, passengers, and pedestrians at risk. Of particular concern is the ...
September brings many transitions. We put away our shorts and pull out our jeans. We buy school supplies. We eat and drink pumpkin spice everything (even ice cream!) It’s also a time of year when more road accidents happen. There ...
Pump up the jams, roll down the windows, put your phone down and hit the road! Whether you’re going down the shore, or up the mountains, or driving cross-country this summer, there are a few steps you can take to ...
Cars are an essential part of many of our lives. Summer is a good time to tune-up child car safety. If you or a family member is injured in a car accident, contact Aversa & Linn for help in protecting ...
Biking and walking more are one of the joys of summer for many people. But increased time walking and biking can also lead to more injuries. Between distracted driving and distracted walking, the results can be disastrous. It is alarming ...
You’ve been in a car accident and suffered an injury. Once you find an attorney to represent you, you may be wondering what happens next. There may be some immediate actions to take, like finding a doctor, but how quickly ...
One day soon we may have self-driving cars. Think of everything you could do if your car drove itself! Experts tell us that self-driving cars could make our roads safer and make mobility more accessible to people who can’t drive ...
In November we are answering the most common questions we hear about car insurance. Be sure to check out part 1 for more information. Contact Aversa & Linn with questions about car insurance or assistance in evaluating your claim. What ...
In November we are answering the most common questions we hear about car insurance. Be sure to check out part 2 later this month. Contact Aversa & Linn with questions about car insurance or assistance in evaluating your claim. What ...
If you’ve been injured in a car accident, among your many concerns may be how you will pay for the medical treatment you need to recover. If you live in Pennsylvania, you will file a claim with your own insurance ...
After any car accident, you should take certain steps. Determine if anyone is injured. Move to a safe location. Collect information about other driver. Document the scene. Call police. Contact an attorney. But what if the other driver doesn’t have ...
Hit-and-run accidents are all too common in Pennsylvania. In fact, a report from 2019 said that in Philadelphia, police receive about 40 calls every day about a hit-and-run. A hit-and-run is when a driver hits another vehicle, person, or piece ...
Car insurance can be confusing. No-fault, PIP, limited tort, full tort, liability, comprehensive, collision - what do these terms mean? We’re going to break it down for you. If you need more information about what options you may have after ...
Although driving in traffic sometimes seems like the Indy 500, most accidents thankfully are not as dramatic as the ones you see in NASCAR or Formula One, or even in Pixar’s movie Cars. Roadway accidents in everyday life can range ...
The federal government has required front airbags in all cars, light trucks, and vans since 1999. They are designed to deploy in moderate to severe frontal crashes, to reduce the chance that a person’s upper body or head will strike ...
The short answer is no: you do not have to talk to the other driver’s insurance company. After a car accident, we recommend that you speak to an experienced car accident lawyer before speaking to your own or the other ...
The lawyers and staff at Aversa & Linn understand that nothing can fully compensate a family that has lost a loved one. We work tirelessly to obtain a monetary recovery that will enable a family in this tragic situation to ...
The holidays can be jolly; they can also be dangerous. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, during the Christmas and New Year’s Day holiday periods in 2019, there were more drunk-driving-related fatalities (210) than during any other holiday period ...
If you are involved in an accident with an Uber or Lyft driver, the issues will be similar to if you were in any type of car accident, with a few crucial differences, depending on if you were riding in ...
When purchasing auto insurance in Pennsylvania you have a choice: you can select the Limited Tort option or the Full Tort option. Choosing the Limited Tort option results in a cheaper premium, but it may prevent you from recovering any ...
After a car accident, if you believe you are injured, seek immediate medical attention. If you are seriously injured or have a true emergency, go to an emergency room. For all other injuries, it’s probably best to see your own ...
When you are injured in a car accident you can recover economic damages and non-economic damages. Economic damages are compensation for monetary losses, like medical bills, property damage, and lost income. Non-economic damages are commonly referred to as pain and ...
Most of us are probably guilty of distracted driving at one time or another, whether it’s taking a phone call, checking a quick text, or eating: anything that takes our focus off the road is distracted driving. Let’s take a ...
After a car accident, you may think you can settle the matter quickly with the insurance company. In some instances, that is true. If no one is injured and the only issue is damage to a vehicle, you may not ...
When should you hire an attorney for a car accident? If you have been injured in a car accident, you need to make sure someone is protecting your rights. You need someone who is going to make sure your injuries ...
In a personal injury case, the complaint alleges that the defendant engaged in conduct--or failed to take actions--that caused injuries and other damages to the plaintiff. The defendant's behavior is typically described as negligent, reckless, careless, or illegal. The lawsuit’s ...
According to federal government statistics, large trucks are an increasing percentage of the vehicles traveling on American roads. In 2015 large trucks were involved in: 342,000 accidents resulting in property damage; 87,000 accidents resulting in injuries; and 4,050 accidents resulting
Car safety ratings are a big factor when most people are deciding to buy a new car. The US government safety ratings are issued by the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NTSA) and the insurance industry's Insurance Institute for Highway ...
Car accidents are upsetting. Even after a minor accident, you will probably be shaken up, angry at yourself or the other driver (or both), and maybe even injured. So what should you do if you’re involved in an accident? Safety ...
Highway fatalities increased by the largest annual percentage in 50 years in 2015. This happened after decreasing steadily over the last four decades. The numbers look even worse for 2016 — for the first six months of the year highway ...
Insurance companies auto, health, long-term care, and others — sometimes go too far in trying to maximize profits. When an insurance company acts in bad faith, it is failing its policy holders and needs to be held accountable. Bad faith practices ...
