Pennsylvania Auto Accident Lawyers
Life can take a dramatic twist in a matter of seconds for persons involved in a car accident. From police reports, claim representatives, insurance adjusters, and body shop quotes to the myriad of forms that need your signature and attention, a majority of your thoughts and time are now consumed by this unfortunate event.
If your motor vehicle accident caused harm to either you or your passengers, the already complex equation now contains added expenses for hospital visits, rehabilitation, doctor's fees and time off from work According to the 2004 Traffic Safety Facts published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, "motor vehicle travel is the primary source of transportation in the United States…[and] motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for person of every age from 3 through 33 years old."
In 2004, 2.7 million people were injured in traffic accidents and 4.2 million crashes involved property damage only. Of the over 42,000 traffic deaths occurring in 2004, Pennsylvania ranked seventh, nearly tying with New York for number of traffic deaths in the nation.
Whether you are a driver involved in a car accident or a passenger, and regardless of whether or not you were at fault, it is important you receive sound legal counsel to advise you of your best next steps. Philadelphia based attorney Richard Haaz is a skilled and qualified Pennsylvania auto accident lawyer a successful track record of car accident cases.