Abington Township Car Accident Attorney

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Kalikhman & Rayz, LLC fights to protect the rights of the injured. If you or someone you love was hurt in an auto accident, our Abington Township car accident attorneys can help you seek the compensation you need to get your life back on track. 

We believe in empowering our clients with knowledge so they can make informed decisions about their cases. Our legal team will work alongside you to provide you with the personalized representation you deserve. Contact us online or call 24/7 to learn more during a free consultation

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Meet Our Attorneys

Lawrence Kalikhman, Esquire

Lawrence Kalikhman, Esquire is a summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Temple University.  Mr. Kalikhman received his Juris Doctorate from the Rutgers University School of Law.  He has experience in Personal Injury Litigation in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. 

Mr. Kalikhman is admitted to practice before state and federal courts in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the State of New Jersey.  He is a member of the Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, and Bucks County Bar Associations, as well as the Pennsylvania Association for Justice.

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Eric Rayz, Esquire

Arkady “Eric” Rayz, Esquire is a summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Temple University.  As an undergraduate, Mr. Rayz was a recipient of the H. Thomas and Dorothy Willits Hallowell Scholarship and Temple University President’s Scholar Award.  Mr. Rayz obtained his Juris Doctorate from the James E. Beasley School of Law of Temple University, where he was a staff member and editor of the Temple International and Comparative Law Journal. 

Mr. Rayz has broad experience in handling matters in federal and state courts and is admitted to practice in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the State of New York.  He is a member of the Pennsylvania and Philadelphia Bar Associations.

Our Abington Township Car Accident Attorneys Offer Compassionate Legal Care

At Kalikhman & Rayz, LLC, we take your personal injury personally. Our Abington Township personal injury lawyers understand how someone else’s negligent actions can quickly turn your life upside down. 

If you suffered a car accident injury, you have enough on your plate as you work to regain your health. The last thing you need to add is the stress of insurance claims or lawsuits. That’s where we step in. Our diligent, award-winning attorneys can handle your case with compassion, individualized services, and the full resources of our law firm. We can:

  • Investigate the collision and collect evidence to support your claim
  • Identify liable parties
  • Identify and pursue your losses
  • Complete insurance paperwork and communicate with the insurance company and other involved parties on your behalf
  • Negotiate for the maximum compensation possible
  • Prepare a lawsuit and represent you in civil court if necessary

Damages You Could Recover After an Abington Township Auto Accident

Injured parties should not have to bear the financial burden of someone else’s mistakes. Our Abington Township auto accident lawyers will aggressively seek full and fair compensation. Recoverable car accident damages may include: 

  • Current and future medical expenses – Compensation for medical treatment may include ambulance transportation, emergency department fees, hospital and doctor bills, rehabilitation, physical therapy, medical equipment, prescription medications, and extended nursing. 
  • Current and future lost income – We can pursue your lost wages and employment benefits. If you sustained an injury that interferes long-term with your ability to work, we can pursue awards for your future lost earnings and lost earning capacity. 
  • Personal property damages – Property damages include the cost of repairing or replacing your vehicle and other damaged personal items. 
  • Pain and suffering – Pain and suffering compensation provides monetary damages for intangible losses, including physical and chronic pain, disfigurement, scarring, permanent and disabling injuries, emotional distress, mental anguish, and lost quality of life. 

If your family member died because of a car accident injury, qualifying survivors may recover wrongful death damages. Compensation may include funeral and burial expenses, medical expenses, the deceased’s lost wages, and the loss of your loved one’s services, society, guidance, and comfort. 

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Understanding Pennsylvania’s Car Insurance Laws

Pennsylvania follows a “choice” no-fault insurance model. According to the Pennsylvania Insurance Department, all drivers must carry a minimum of:

  • $5,000 in medical benefits – These benefits pay for covered parties’ medical expenses, regardless of fault for the crash.
  • $15,000/$30,000 in bodily injury liability per person/accident – This coverage pays for injuries caused to another party if you are liable for an accident.
  • $5,000 in property damage liability – This coverage pays for vehicle and personal property damages if you are liable. 

Drivers may also choose between limited tort coverage and full tort coverage. If you select limited tort, your premiums will be lower, but you cannot sue for certain damages after an accident, such as pain and suffering, unless you have a “serious bodily injury” as defined by state law. If you purchase full tort coverage, you have the unrestricted right to take legal action against a liable party, including pursuing pain and suffering compensation. 

Our lawyers know that this system can be complex and unclear for injured parties, and we’re here to guide your through your claim for damages.

How Our Abington Township Car Accident Lawyer Can Prove Liability

To recover damages from a liable party, you must demonstrate that their negligent actions caused your car accident. Examples of negligence include:

  • Speeding or driving too fast for the current road/weather conditions
  • Tailgating
  • Failing to yield the right of way
  • Running a red light or stop sign
  • Making an improper turn
  • Passing illegally
  • Driving drunk
  • Driving distracted
  • Driving aggressively or recklessly

To prove the other party’s negligence, our Abington Township car accident attorney will collect evidence. This evidence may include:

  • Photographs and video of the accident scene
  • Debris and physical evidence from the crash site
  • Available surveillance, cell phone, dash cam, or traffic camera footage of the collision
  • Police reports
  • Eyewitness statements
  • Medical records
  • Testimony and reports from relevant case experts, including medical professionals and crash reconstruction specialists

These and other forms of evidence allows us to show that the driver’s actions contributed to the crash and your losses.

What If I’m Partially At-Fault for My Abington Township Auto Crash?

Under 42 Pa. C.S.A. § 7102, injured parties in Pennsylvania can seek damages as long as their degree of fault for the accident is less than 50 percent. If a court finds you partially liable, it will reduce your damages accordingly. 

So, for example, if you have $100,000 in losses but the court determines you are 20 percent responsible for the wreck, you would receive $80,000. However, if the court finds you 51 percent liable, it will bar you from obtaining awards. Our accident attorneys can fight back against allegations designed to reduce or negate your right to compensation. 

How Long Do You Have to Seek a Car Accident Settlement or Verdict?

You should file car accident insurance claims immediately. Policy deadlines can be short, and the longer you wait, the harder it may be to obtain evidence and prove your injuries arose from the crash. 

If you must take legal action, 42 Pa. C.S.A. § 5524(2) sets a two-year statute of limitations for personal injury and wrongful death. If time runs out, you likely cannot file suit. Our Abington Township injury lawyers can tell you more about deadlines that apply to your case and help you get started before time expires. 

Contact Kalikhman & Rayz, LLC About Your Abington Township Case

An Abington Township car accident lawyer with Kalikhman & Rayz, LLC can help you navigate your personal injury claim. We have team members available 24/7 to discuss your legal rights and options. You will always speak with an attorney when you call, even during your initial intake. 

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