Huntingdon Valley Car Accident Lawyer

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While there’s always a risk of an accident when driving, motorists shouldn’t have to deal with the aftermath of someone’s negligence alone. Careless drivers who don’t uphold their duty of care to other road users can cause catastrophic injuries and even death. If you were in a car accident in Huntingdon Valley on Huntingdon Pike, Byberry Road, or another thoroughfare in the village, you have legal options.

The personal injury lawyers at Kalikhman & Rayz, LLC are dedicated to helping Pennsylvanians seek financial justice after an auto accident. Our award-winning Huntingdon Valley car accident lawyers have the experience and knowledge it takes to fight for a fair settlement. Please call us now for a free consultation with a lawyer.

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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 Huntingdon Valley Attorneys Have Experience With Car Accident Cases

Car accident claims and lawsuits can be a lot to manage on your own. Not only do you have to field calls from insurers and try to evaluate your losses, but you also have to deal with your own injuries and difficulties related to the crash. Our lawyers know how much work these cases are, and we want to take on some of your burdens.

We’ve spent almost two decades helping the people of Pennsylvania fight for what they are owed, and we’d like to offer our services. As your car accident attorneys, we can:

Take On Communications With Insurers

A car crash means constant communications with your insurer and the other party’s representatives and insurers. This can be stressful, especially since some insurers may try to find a reason to deny your claim. Your statements can be used against you to weaken your claim for damages. 

Our team can take over phone calls and other forms of communication to protect you and your case. You should focus on healing during this time, not arguing with insurance adjusters.

Collect Evidence to Support Your Claim for Damages

Evidence is crucial to every car accident case, and our car accident lawyers will work on collecting this proof. We can retrieve and review evidence like:

  • Police reports
  • Eyewitness testimonies
  • Photo or video evidence from dash cams or cameras from nearby homes or businesses
  • Medical records, reports, and bills

If you have any of these or other forms of proof to share with your lawyer, please do so. While we conduct our own investigation, we can use your proof to supplement our own as needed.

Establish Liable Parties

When you are in an accident, fault and liability may seem clear. However, crashes can be complex, and our lawyers must be able to prove the other party is negligent. Our Huntingdon Valley team will get to work to prove that the other driver is to blame for the accident, and that you deserve compensation.

Some car accidents can involve multiple parties, and we will make sure to account for this possibility and seek damages from the appropriate parties. For example, if the driver who hit you was in a company car, the employer may be responsible for the accident. Whatever the case may be, we will work to establish liability.

Negotiate and Litigate for Compensation on Your Behalf

Our lawyers will conduct negotiations with the other party (or parties) to come to a settlement amount that all parties can agree on. Our goal is to get you a settlement that fully compensates you for current and future losses. 

However, these negotiations do not always work out. Insurers may refuse to offer a fair settlement, and we will not hesitate to take your case to court. You can trust Kalikhman & Rayz, LLC to guide you through the entire process and prioritize your well-being. Call us today for a free consultation.

Huntingdon Valley Car Accident Victims Are Entitled to Damages

Car crashes can leave people like you facing immense physical harm, high medical bills, and severe emotional trauma. One person’s decision can cause a lifetime of issues, and you deserve full compensation for these losses. Every car accident case is different, but we can review your case and seek damages for:

Current and Future Medical Bills

Car accidents can leave victims with painful and serious injuries that require significant medical attention and treatment. You my have expenses related to:

  • Emergency care
  • Hospital stays
  • Follow-up visits
  • Physical therapy and rehabilitation
  • Medications and medical devices
  • Surgeries, especially if you need multiple surgeries to treat your injuries

Our Huntingdon Valley car accident lawyers will work with your medical providers to account for future medical needs.

Lost Income

You may be out of work for weeks or months following your accident, and it may even take a year or longer before you can return to work. We can make sure you are fairly compensated for any and all forms of lost income.

Sometimes, car accident victims have long-term or permanent injuries. These injuries make it difficult to perform their previous jobs, if not impossible. They can miss out on advancement and other benefits of their position. If this happened to you, we can make sure you are also compensated for lost earning potential.

Pain and Suffering and Emotional Distress

Car accident injuries have an emotional and mental impact on victims, and our lawyers are determined to have full compensation for these non-economic losses. Pain and suffering compensation addresses the intangible impact of your injuries. 

Emotional distress or anguish helps compensate you for the mental and emotional trauma of your accident. This could address the development of mental health conditions, general distress caused by financial instability, or the emotional impact of catastrophic injuries like amputation or paralysis.

Other Losses

You may have losses not listed above, but we may still be able to seek them. For example, you may have travel expenses if you need to go to another city or state to address your injuries, or you have trouble finding joy in life after your injuries. If a loved one passed away from the car accident, we can seek wrongful death damages for your family.

Whatever damages you may have, let our Huntingdon Valley car accident attorneys help you today.

Act Quickly After a Huntingdon Valley Auto Collision

The sooner you take legal action after a car accident, the better. Pennsylvania law, 42 Pa. C.S.A. § 5524(2), establishes a two-year statute of limitations for personal injury and wrongful death actions. If you don’t file a lawsuit within this time period, you may not be able to seek damages at all.

Our lawyers can review your case to check how long you have to act and if any exceptions apply to this deadline. We will manage your case and make sure it obeys these and other legal requirements.

How Will My Car Accident Lawyer Prove the Other Party’s Negligence?

Our Huntingdon Valley legal team is well-versed in establishing liability for car accidents. We must establish four main elements of negligence, which means asking questions like:

  • Did the other party owe you a duty of care? For most car accidents, it’s relatively simple to establish this duty of care. Anyone operating a vehicle on the road has a duty of care to other drivers and road users.
  • Did this party violate the duty of care? Basically, we must show that the other party’s actions went against this duty of care. Perhaps they were driving recklessly, or speeding excessively, or even drinking and driving. These behaviors typically indicate negligent behaviors or actions.
  • Did the party’s actions directly cause the accident? The other party may try to argue that your accident and injuries would have happened regardless of the other driver’s actions. Our job is to help demonstrate causation and show that your harm is directly linked to this breach of duty of care.
  • Do you have injuries and losses related to the car accident? Our attorneys will use various forms of evidence to demonstrate that you have losses and need compensation.

How Do Auto Insurance Laws Work After a Huntingdon Valley Accident?

Pennsylvania is one of the few states in the U.S. that follows a “choice no-fault” auto insurance system. While 75 Pa. C.S.A. § 1705 establishes that Pennsylvania follows no-fault auto accident system, but drivers can opt out of this limited tort system for full tort coverage.

Limited tort coverage means that you will seek compensation through your own policy first, regardless of fault. This covers medical expenses and additional out of pocket expenses, but you cannot get compensation for noneconomic damages. However, you may be able to pursue a lawsuit if your injuries are serious, and then you can seek additional damages.

Full tort coverage means you can pursue a lawsuit without meeting this serious injury threshold. These laws can be complex, so it’s best to reach out to our team to discuss your options.

Call Our Lawyers Now for a Car Accident Consultation

You don’t have to face your accident claim all by yourself. The Huntingdon valley car accident lawyers at Kalikhman & Rayz, LLC are here to represent your interests and fight for maximum compensation.

You can call us 24/7 for a consultation. We look forward to seeing how our team can help you with your case.

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