Philadelphia Car Accident Attorney
Toll Free: 1 (888) 868-7372
Based in Philadelphia, the car accident attorney at the Law Offices of David M. Rapoport represents auto accident victims throughout Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey and is dedicated to maximizing your recovery and attaining the compensation you deserve.
Car Accidents
Car and truck accident injuries can range from minor to serious, and even catastrophic. Regardless of the severity of your injuries, you have the right to seek financial compensation. Following a car accident, we work to secure compensation for:
- medical bills
- transportation expenses
- lost wages
- pain and suffering
- property damage
When you are injured in a car accident because of someone else's negligence or recklessness, you do not deserve to be short-changed by the insurance company. Even if you were in an auto accident with an uninsured or underinsured driver, we can still pursue options through your insurance carrier to see that you have the financial resources you need to deal with your injury. Whether your claim is resolved through negotiation, mediation, or litigation, we will work tirelessly to reach a fair and favorable outcome.
Contact experienced Philadelphia car accident attorney David M. Rapoport to schedule a free, confidential consultation to discuss your case.
Truck Accidents
Trucking and transportation liability cases involve a complicated group of laws and large amounts of evidence. Because the industry is heavily regulated, an accident involving a truck is significantly more complex than an automobile accident case. Frequently, an action can be brought against both the driver and the trucking company. Consequently, you need a lawyer who has the experience and knowledge to lead the investigation into the cause of the truck accident, and to help you collect the maximum amount allowed under the law. We have extensive experience in representing the victims of accidents involving trucks. Our years of practice have resulted in our access to experts in a variety of specialty areas related to trucking and transportation litigation. This access and expertise enhances our ability to protect our client's rights and maximize the compensation recovery.
Working with an experienced truck accident lawyer, who knows how to use special state and federal trucking regulations to protect you, is essential for a resolution or verdict in your favor.
Contact experienced Philadelphia car accident attorney David M. Rapoport to schedule a free, confidential consultation to discuss your truck accident compensation claim.
Full Tort or Limited Tort
Of particular concern to residents of Pennsylvania or New Jersey is the tort option that you have chosen for your personal automobile insurance coverage. Most people do not understand the nuances of this coverage, and the insurance companies (and their agents) purposely do not explain these items to you. Most people assume that full coverage means they are fully protected. This is not the case. In Pennsylvania, you should always have full tort coverage on your policy. This will allow you and your family to seek compensation for all personal injuries and damages caused by another's negligence. If you choose limited tort, you will save a small percentage of your annual premium, but you will be giving up a huge amount your rights. With the limited tort coverage, you will not be able to present a claim for personal injuries unless your injuries involve death, dismemberment, or are considered a serious impairment of a body function. The serious impairment issue is quite ambiguous and has been narrowly defined by our courts. Quite often, the injuries that the insurance companies consider insignificant are an incredible burden upon you and your family. The limited tort option on your insurance will create an unnecessary roadblock that could prevent you and your family from obtaining any compensation for your losses.
In New Jersey, the insurance terms used are verbal threshold (or lawsuit threshold) and are quite similar to the limited tort coverage. However, in New Jersey, an even more strict definition requires a permanent injury before being able to present a claim. In New Jersey, you should always demand the no-threshold (or zero threshold) option in your automobile insurance policy. If you do not ask for this coverage, you will automatically be given the lawsuit threshold. For that reason, many residents of New Jersey are completely unaware that their rights are being severely limited in their insurance policies.
You can always call our offices with questions pertaining to insurance coverage. We will be glad to provide you with the most complete information necessary to assist you in providing the best protection for yourself and your family.
For additional information, contact our Philadelphia trial lawyer, David M. Rapoport and schedule a free, confidential consultation. Discover how we achieved our track record of success.
Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Coverage
Of equal importance in protecting you and your family's rights in your car insurance policy is Uninsured and Underinsured motorist coverage. Uninsured motorist coverage protects you and your family's rights in the event that a person without car insurance causes injury or damages to you or your family members. With this coverage, you and your family can be compensated from your own policy, just as if the responsible driver had insurance. Using this coverage will not raise your insurance premium.
Underinsured motorist coverage protects you and your family's rights in the event that a person causes injury or damages to you or your family and does not have enough insurance to compensate you fully for these injuries and damages. In that event, you and your family can be fully compensated from your own policy, just as if the responsible driver had enough insurance. Using this coverage will not raise your insurance premium.
It is important to note that this insurance coverage will protect you and your family even if the injuries and damages occur while traveling in someone else's car. This coverage follows you and your family members, and is not limited to only those injuries and damages that occur while traveling in your covered car. Always choose uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage on your car insurance policy.
Contact a Philadelphia Car Accident and Truck Accident Attorney
For a free, confidential consultation and more information about how an accomplished and experienced auto accident and truck accident litigation lawyer can help you, call us at (215) 963-9393 or toll free at 1 (888) 868-7372, e-mail us , or fill out our intake form on our Contact Us. To learn more about accident claim litigation, visit our Motor Vehicle Accidents Information Center.
Protecting the Rights of the Injured
The Law Offices of David M. Rapoport
Attorney at Law
Phone: (215) 963-9393
Toll Free: (888) 868-7372
E-mail
The Law Offices of David M. Rapoport represents seriously injured clients throughout New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and the Main Line area, including the cities of: Philadelphia, Norristown, Doylestown, Media, Mount Holly, Camden, Cherry Hill, and Mays Landing. David Rapoport also represents clients from the following counties: Philadelphia County (PA), Bucks County (PA), Montgomery County (PA), Delaware County (PA), Camden County (NJ), Burlington County (NJ), and Atlantic County (NJ).
