Haverford Personal Injury Attorney

How Can Kalikhman & Rayz Help You?

After an injury, it can be difficult to focus on anything else. If you’re overwhelmed with physical pain and financial worries, adding the stress of a legal process can seem unfeasible. At Kalikhman & Rayz, our team takes on the legal process of your injury claim so you can focus on recovering instead. We can:

• File all paperwork, ensuring it is accurate, complete, and submitted on time
• Investigate your injury’s cause to determine all liable parties
• Negotiate with the insurance company
• Handle any necessary appeals
• Represent you in court, if necessary

We are committed to providing personal attention and support to every single client we take on. When you call us, you’ll always be talking to an attorney so you can get fast answers to the questions you have about your case.

Hear From Our Past Clients

The best way to know if we’re the right law firm for you is to look at our client testimonials:

• “Kalikhman & Rayz are ethical, honest and knowledgeable attorneys. Always to the point and ‘no-nonsense.’” –Len A.
• “They work clearly and quickly. I am very pleased that, on the advice of friends, I turned to them. Thanks a lot.” –Olga B.
• “I was involved in a bad accident where the other person was responsible. These people really fought for me and didn’t give up even though it took awhile. Because of them I was able to get the help I needed at a time when I really needed it. Thank you.” –Bjorn W.

What Kinds of Injuries Can We Help With?

If your injury was due to someone else’s negligence, we’re here to help. We can take on cases involving:

• Car accidents
• Truck accidents
• Motorcycle accidents
• Pedestrian accidents
• Premises liability
• Slip and falls
• Wrongful death

What Compensation Can Be Recovered After a Personal Injury in Haverford?

Depending on your injury, you may be dealing with economic losses like medical expenses and property damage on top of non-economic ones like losing the ability to participate in hobbies you once enjoyed. Our lawyers seek fair compensation that accounts for everything you’ve lost. You may be able to recover compensation for:

Proving Negligence After a Personal Injury in Haverford

To recover compensation, you must prove that someone else’s negligence caused your injury. Legally, negligence is defined by four elements. These elements are:

• Duty of Care: This is a concept that means someone has a responsibility to act safely towards you. For example, a driver must obey traffic laws to keep everyone else on the road safe.
• Breached Duty of Care: The liable party acted in a way that endangered you. Following the example, drinking before driving is dangerous and is against the law.
• Causation: Causation means that the breach led to your injuries. Sometimes, the other party may claim that their actions are not the direct cause or that they could not predict that their actions led to your harm. Our lawyers work to link their actions and your injuries.
• Damages: You have provable losses because of the breach.

To determine all liable parties and to prove negligence, our lawyers conduct thorough investigations. We may:

• Interview witnesses
• Secure footage of the event, such as from security cameras or traffic cams
• Review police reports and other records related to your accident
• Consult with experts, such as accident reconstructionists
• Analyze physical evidence, such as skid marks at a car accident scene

What Should You Do After an Accident?

After an accident, your priority should always be your health and safety. Below, we’ll go through some steps you can take to protect your health and preserve your right to compensation.

If you are unable to have your lawyer present, try to avoid apologizing or taking blame for the accident, as your words may be used against you. Answer questions directly and say you don’t remember if you are unsure of anything.

Pennsylvania’s Statute of Limitations Is Important in Haverford Claims

One of the key laws to understand when pursuing a personal injury claim is the statute of limitations and how it affects your case. Under 42 Pa. C.S.A. § 5524(2), victims generally have two years to pursue a wrongful death or personal injury lawsuit in Pennsylvania.

Typically, this countdown begins on the day of the accident. However, there are exceptions, and an attorney can discuss the expected timeline in more detail when reviewing the facts of a case.

Injury victims who do not file their suits within the deadline could miss the chance of recovering compensation. This means it’s important to start on your case as soon as possible. Contact Kalikhman & Rayz, today to get started right away.

Affording a Personal Injury Lawyer in Haverford

When dealing with medical bills and other financial losses, you may be worried about taking on any additional costs. At Kalikhman & Rayz, we want injury victims to be able to access legal representation no matter their financial circumstances. Our lawyers work on a contingency fee basis.

Under this fee system, you pay no upfront costs. Instead, you only pay us if we recover compensation. At the point you receive a settlement, our fee is taken as a percentage of your compensation.