Oftentimes, a personal injury victim will experience lost wages and substantial medical bills. If the personal injury victim is the breadwinner, this can have a significant impact on a family. In addition to financial damages, the injured person may suffer physical and emotional damages.
While it can be difficult to place a price tag on nonfinancial losses, at Shollenberger Januzzi & Wolfe, LLP, we believe that personal injury victims deserve to be compensated for the full extent of their losses. Whether you have been in a car or vehicle crash, suffered injuries due to a defective product, had a slip and fall, or experienced any other type of accident or injury, our personal injury attorneys in Cumberland County are eager to assist you.
Why Prompt Medical Care Matters After a Personal Injury
Following a personal injury or accident, you may experience a rush of adrenaline, preventing you from feeling the severity of your injuries. That is why it is recommended that you seek medical attention following a personal injury. Seeking medical intervention can help you avoid further complications. Our legal team recommends that you be examined by a medical practitioner within three days of your accident or injury. By waiting longer, you risk having the insurance company deny your claim.
Why You Should Not Accept the Insurance Company’s First Offer
With medical bills piling up, you may be inclined to accept the insurance company’s first settlement offer. This is rarely wise, since the initial offer typically fails to account for future medical expenses and lost earning capacity. Our legal team advises that you wait until you have reached maximum medical improvement (MMI) before accepting an offer. MMI is the point at which you will no longer make any meaningful recovery, even with continuing treatment. Before you accept anything, speak with a personal injury attorney to review your options.
Pennsylvania’s Statute of Limitations for Personal Injury Claims
Each state has laws that stipulate how long a person has to take legal action following a personal injury, and the Commonwealth is no exception. According to 42 Pa.C.S. § 5524, you only have two years to commence legal proceedings following a personal injury or accident. While some circumstances may give you more time to take legal action, generally speaking, you will be barred from recovery if you do not meet the statutory deadline.
Benefits of Working with Our Personal Injury Lawyers
With thousands of personal injuries occurring each year, some firms may see you as simply a statistic. At Shollenberger Januzzi & Wolfe, LLP, our non-economic damages team takes a personal interest in each case, seeing that personal injury victims recover maximum compensation.
Our personal injury lawyers have experience assisting with the following:
Accident investigations: Our legal team can assess your situation and gather the evidence needed to prove the other party’s liability. Additionally, we work with accident reconstructionists who are highly regarded for their critical thinking and attention to detail.
Claim preparation: Our personal injury team will present evidence to demonstrate the at-fault party’s liability in addition to calculating your economic and non-economic damages. This is all prepared as part of a demand package, which gives the insurer a certain amount of time to extend relief.
Settlement negotiations: Negotiations with insurance can take several weeks or even months. Our legal team is prepared to manage back-and-forth negotiations and will not settle for less than you deserve.
Taking your case to trial: If insurance negotiations are at a standstill, our legal team is prepared to take your case to trial. At trial, evidence will be presented, and witnesses will be called upon to testify.
Speak with a Personal Injury Attorney in Cumberland County Today
Recovering from a personal injury requires having the right people in your corner. At Shollenberger Januzzi & Wolfe, LLP, our personal injury lawyers are prepared to help obtain adequate compensation on your behalf. If you are interested in learning more about our process, contact us online or call (717) 229-6580. We offer free initial consultations, not charging a cent unless you win.