Bethlehem Personal Injury Attorney

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If you were hurt by someone else’s carelessness, recklessness, or intentional actions, you have a right to demand they pay for your related injuries, expenses, and losses. If you can show their negligence caused your injuries, you can hold them legally responsible and recover damages through an insurance claim or lawsuit.

A Bethlehem personal injury attorney from the team at Kalikhman & Rayz, LLC, is here for you. Our compassionate team understands you need to secure fair compensation for your injuries and damages. We have represented injured individuals in cases like yours since 2005. Contact us today for a free consultation. We can assess your case and explain your options.

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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 Bethlehem Personal Injury Lawyers Represent Clients Based on Contingency

At Kalikhman & Rayz, LLC, our injury attorneys do not charge upfront fees. We only ask our clients to pay after we close the case and secure a payout for them. Our contingency fees are a portion of the total financial recovery in the case, meaning you will never pay us out of your pocket. 

When you choose to work with our team, we provide personalized attention. You can expect honesty and respect, with prompt responses to your questions and all the information you need to make informed decisions about your case. You will always talk to a lawyer when you call us, including during the intake process. 

Unlike the insurance adjusters who may use tactics and techniques to try to reduce or deny your claim, our personal injury lawyers have your best interests at heart. We know the maneuvers insurance companies use to pay out as little as possible in injury cases, and we fight to protect your rights from these strategies.

What Are the Recoverable Damages in a Bethlehem Personal Injury Case?

The recoverable damages in a personal injury case depend greatly on many factors, including: 

  • The victim’s injuries
  • The losses the victim incurred
  • The circumstances of the accident
  • The victim’s prognosis

A Bethlehem injury lawyer from our team can help you pursue a payout that includes money for: 

  • Economic Damages: All documented expenses and losses, including medical care, income losses, loss of future earning capacity, property damage repair, future care and support costs, and out-of-pocket costs
  • Non-Economic Damages: Money for your intangible losses suffered because of the accident and your injuries, such as physical pain, emotional distress, and other pain and suffering

Wrongful Death

Our Bethlehem personal injury lawyers also handle wrongful death actions. This process allows the personal representative of a negligence accident victim who passed away to pursue compensation for the victim’s survivors. The family can recover a range of compensation to pay for funeral costs, lost household income, and intangible damages. 

Our firm is open 24/7. We have someone available to take your call and help you now. Contact us for a free consultation. We can evaluate your legal options and answer your questions.

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Our Bethlehem Personal Injury Lawyers Handle a Wide Range of Injury Cases

At Kalikhman & Rayz, LLC, our Bethlehem personal injury attorneys can represent victims of almost any type of negligence accident. If one party’s carelessness or recklessness causes harm, they may be held legally responsible for the damages they caused. This is known as liability. 

Some of the most common types of accident cases we handle include: 

Motor Vehicle Accidents

Auto accidents can involve cars, commercial trucks, motorcycles, pedestrians, and bicycles. These accidents typically occur due to one driver’s negligence, usually because they violated a traffic law, such as failure to yield when turning left across traffic. 

Truck accidents could involve violations of federal regulations, such as exceeding hours-of-service limits. Pedestrian and bicycle accidents frequently result from drivers failing to yield to pedestrians, distracted driving, and speeding.

Careless drivers are usually liable for serious injuries, although trucking companies and others could be vicariously liable. Sometimes, accidents occur due to road defects or defective car parts, too. Pennsylvania has complex car accident laws, so you should contact our team to learn more about your rights after an injury accident.

Premises Liability 

Premises liability injuries, such as slip and falls, occur when property owners fail to maintain safe conditions. These incidents occur because of unreasonable hazards, such as wet floors, uneven surfaces, poor lighting, and items in the walkway. Property owners must maintain their properties and keep lawful visitors safe under Pennsylvania law.

Property owners are usually liable, although sometimes property owners or maintenance companies are at fault. 

Wrongful death

Wrongful death occurs when someone’s negligence or intentional act causes another person’s death. This could include fatal car accidents, medical malpractice, or serious incidents caused by hazardous property conditions. 

Under Pennsylvania’s Wrongful Death Act, 42 Pa. C.S. § 8301, surviving family members can seek compensation for funeral expenses, lost financial support, and other damages. The victim’s personal representative generally files these actions.

The party responsible for the fatal injury is liable for the victim’s death and the family’s losses. This could include a negligent driver, property owner, product manufacturer, or another party.

Benefits of Hiring a Bethlehem Personal Injury Lawyer to Represent You

In a Bethlehem negligence case, having one of our personal injury lawyers on your side ensures your voice is heard, your rights are upheld, and you have a compelling case to recover the compensation you need and deserve. The benefits an injury attorney from our team will bring to your case include:

Legal Guidance Throughout the Process

Pennsylvania personal injury laws are complex. Our lawyers understand the legal system, know how to navigate the process, and can handle the paperwork and procedural requirements.

Investigating and Documenting Negligence

Establishing liability in a negligence case requires strong evidence, such as accident reports, video and photographs, medical records, witness statements, and expert testimony. A Bethlehem lawyer from our team has the resources and skills to investigate your case and document the at-fault party’s actions and your damages.

Protecting Against Insurance Company Tactics

Insurance companies often work to minimize payouts, including using tactics like lowball offers and disputing liability. A lawyer from our firm acts as your advocate. They handle communication and negotiations to ensure you aren’t taken advantage of. This gives you the best opportunity to recover maximum compensation.

Helping You Fight for a Fair Settlement

Victims often underestimate the value of their case. We consider not only your current medical expenses and lost income but also future care and support costs. We gather documentation and work with experts to understand and document the potential value of your case to support our claim or lawsuit.

Litigation and Trial Representation

We often settle cases before filing a lawsuit or after filing a lawsuit but before setting a trial date. However, sometimes we must prepare to take your case to court. We build a convincing case, present evidence, and advocate for you in front of a judge or jury, asking them to issue a verdict and award on your behalf.

Reducing Stress and Allowing You to Focus on Recovery

Dealing with a serious injury is physically, emotionally, and financially exhausting. Our Bethlehem lawyers handle the legal and administrative tasks so you can focus on your recovery. With our attorneys on your side, you should have peace of mind knowing your case is in capable hands.

How Long Do I Have to Hire a Bethlehem Personal Injury Attorney?

If you have serious injuries following a Bethlehem, PA, accident or incident, we encourage you to contact us today. While 42 Pa. C.S.A. § 5524(2) usually gives us two years to sue, we can provide support, protect your rights, and begin our investigation today. 

Evidence often disappears as time passes, making it imperative to investigate your case early to build the strongest case possible. Reach out to us today. Our initial case consultations are free and no obligation. You can talk to a team member about your next steps right now. We take calls 24/7.

A Bethlehem Personal Injury Lawyer From Our Team Understands the Injuries and Damages You Endured

If you suffer serious injuries, you will likely receive care at one of Bethlehem’s designated trauma centers for adults: 

These facilities have the staffing, equipment, and units necessary to care for catastrophic injuries. They can stabilize, treat, and rehabilitate most types of accident injuries. However, while they focus on your injuries, our legal team focuses on protecting your rights and holding the at-fault parties accountable.

Our attorneys have extensive experience advocating for clients who have endured a wide range of devastating injuries, including: 

  • Brain injuries, head trauma, and skull fractures
  • Spinal cord injuries, paralysis, and other neck and back injuries
  • Fractures, compound fractures, and crush injuries
  • Internal injuries, internal bleeding, and organ damage
  • Amputation, loss of use injuries, and other limb injuries

These and other injuries can change your life forever, but you should not have to deal with them alone.

Talk to Our Team About Your Bethlehem Personal Injury for Free

Kalikhman & Rayz, LLC, provides free, confidential consultations for victims. You can talk to us about your legal rights and how a Bethlehem personal injury attorney from our team will fight for the money you deserve. Call us now.

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