A truck sideswiping your car during a trip can turn an ordinary drive into a hospital visit. Being far from home can make the aftermath of the crash feel less certain. If you drove from New York and suffered injuries in a car accident in Pennsylvania, prompt action...
Driving through Bradford County or the Southern Tier often means miles of empty road. While the scenery is beautiful, a crash in these isolated areas can quickly become a legal headache. Without bystanders or traffic cameras, an accident can become a battle between...
Summer road trips and holiday travel bring thousands of out-of-state vehicles to Pennsylvania highways. If you're hit by a driver on a road trip or with another state's license plates, your accident claim could become more complex than a typical local crash. Their...
A hit-and-run can leave you injured, in panic and unsure of your next move. What you do in the minutes and days after the crash may affect both your health and your ability to recover compensation. Your first steps at the scene Stay where you are and call 911....
What you do after a serious crash can shape your recovery. Early missteps may affect both your health and your ability to pursue compensation. Not calling the police You should report the accident right away. A police report creates an objective record and may support...
After a car accident, fault may not be as clear as it seems. In Pennsylvania, more than one driver can share responsibility. Insurance companies often review details you may not expect. Understanding what shapes fault decisions can help you better follow claim...
What is a contingency fee agreement? Contingency fee agreements between personal injury lawyers and their clients make pursuing injury claims accessible to everyone. In sum, payment of a legal fee is contingent upon a successful monetary recovery. Kocsis Law Office PC...
You made the decision to purchase limited tort car insurance (see my July 2024 Blog post entitled “What is Limited Tort?”). You understood that your right to recover monetary damages might be limited if you were involved in a car accident. However, what if you weren’t...
If you have Limited Tort, you have given up your right to seek compensation for pain and suffering, embarrassment, and other “non-economic damages.” Because most people are unfamiliar with automobile insurance terms, they don’t really understand what Limited Tort...
Personal Injury settlements are usually tax-free. Generally speaking, your settlement will be tax-free if it is: 1. Compensation for physical injuries or physical sickness, and 2. Resulting from a tort (car accident, slip and fall accident, etc) Injuries, pain and...