If you were hurt by someone else’s careless actions, you may have a viable personal injury claim or lawsuit against them. Pennsylvania law allows victims to hold negligent parties accountable for injuries, expenses, and losses they cause under certain circumstances.
You can count on a Pennsylvania personal injury lawyer from Kalikhman & Rayz, LLC, to help you understand your rights and pursue maximum compensation in your case. We provide free consultations for victims and their families. Founded in 2005, our firm has someone available to take your call 24/7. Contact us today to learn more.
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.
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.
Kalikhman & Rayz, LLC, wants to ensure every client we represent understands their case and the legal process. When you trust us with your case, we strive to answer any questions quickly and arm you with the knowledge you need to make informed decisions. You can expect personalized attention, compassionate support, and honest answers.
Our award-winning attorneys will diligently investigate your accident and document negligence and liability. We know what it takes to recover a fair payout from the insurance companies, and it is often much more difficult than it should be. The insurers are not interested in paying you what you deserve, but our team will fight to recover maximum compensation in your case.
You will always work directly with your attorney. When you call our office, you will speak to your lawyer. Even during your initial case review and intake, you will discuss your case with an attorney. We are also a contingency fee personal injury firm. We do not ask for any upfront fees or costs. We only get paid when we recover money for you. Learn more during a free consultation with our team. Contact us today.
The recoverable damages in your Pennsylvania injury case will depend greatly on the severity of your injuries, the evidence against the liable party, the cost of your treatment, and other expenses and losses you incurred.
Many victims who attempt to handle their insurance claims on their own settle for small settlement offers because they do not accurately estimate the potential settlement value of their case. This is what the insurance companies hope happens. They try to minimize the effects of your accident and injuries in hopes they will not have to pay you for all the damages you suffered.
When our lawyers handle a case, we document your full range of recoverable damages and pursue compensation for all of them. This could include:
When the victim dies from their injuries, Pennsylvania law allows surviving family members to receive compensation. Under 231 Pa. Code Chapter 2200, the victim’s “personal representative” generally files this claim. This is the party recognized by the courts to manage the estate.
If this is you or you are not sure who should file a case based on your spouse, parent, or child’s death, contact us today. We can help you understand your rights during a free consultation.
At Kalikhman & Rayz, LLC, our firm has fought for justice for personal injury victims for almost 30 years. We understand how these accidents happen and how to determine liability. In general, personal injury accidents occur because of negligence. One party acts carelessly or recklessly and the victim is hurt when these actions cause an accident. These include cases like:
Negligence has four elements:
Consider this situation:
A driver owes others on the road a duty of care to follow all traffic laws and drive carefully and safely. When they violate a traffic law, such as running a red light, they breach that duty of care. This breach often causes a collision, which causes victims to suffer harm in the form of injuries and financial losses.
When someone acts negligently and these four elements are present, Pennsylvania law generally allows the victims to hold them accountable for any injuries that occur. This often leads to an insurance claim based on their liability insurance or a lawsuit in civil court.
Pennsylvania’s Auto Guide explains that the state offers both no-fault car insurance and a way to opt out of the no-fault system under 75 Pa. C.S.A. § 1705. When you choose to purchase limited tort coverage or full tort coverage insurance, you are deciding how you want to handle a car accident case if you are in a crash.
Those with limited tort coverage generally must first rely on their no-fault insurance when they are hurt. This covers only their medical care, lost income, and some related expenses up to the policy limits. However, when serious injuries occur, limited tort policy holders will always have the option of holding the at-fault driver accountable. They can attempt to recover compensation for both economic and non-economic damages.
Those with full tort coverage can file a fault-based case and pursue a full range of compensation, including non-economic damages, regardless of the severity of their injuries.
When you hire one of our Pennsylvania personal injury lawyers to manage your case, we will fight for the compensation you need and deserve. We will not back down and accept a lower settlement offer just to avoid going to court. Instead, you can expect us to:
We investigate your accident and determine what happened, whether negligence played a role, and the proximate cause of your injuries. We gather evidence to support your insurance claim or lawsuit.
We use the evidence we gathered and the information we learned to determine who acted negligently, who caused the injuries, and who is legally accountable for them.
We must gather receipts, bills, financial statements, and other paperwork to document your expenses and losses. We also work with a network of experts to establish future care costs when necessary.
Based on the case’s unique factors, we develop an approach that will best support a maximum payout for our clients.
Depending on our legal strategy, we will attempt to negotiate a fair settlement or immediately file a lawsuit and prepare the case for trial.
Regardless of our approach, most cases end in a negotiated settlement. The insurance company’s adjuster makes a fair offer, our client accepts, and this ends the case. We will go to trial when necessary, though.
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You should contact our team as soon as possible after your injuries occur. Even if you think your injuries might be too minor or are unsure if you have a strong enough case to hold the negligent party accountable, let us assess your options. Our initial case consultations are free, so you have nothing to lose.
We encourage you to act quickly because hiring a lawyer early in your personal injury case gives you several advantages:
When you have an attorney on your side early, you do not have to worry about the applicable deadlines in your case. The statute of limitations is generally set by 42 Pa. C.S.A. § 5524(2) and gives you two years to sue for personal injury or wrongful death. Our team will ensure you meet this deadline if we represent you in time to do so.
If you were hurt but did not call our team right away, do it today. The sooner we can begin working on your case, the better.
Kalikhman & Rayz, LLC, provides free consultation for victims hurt in Pennsylvania accidents. We can help you better understand your rights and legal options. Let us assess your case and explain how our Pennsylvania personal injury lawyers can help. Kalikhman & Rayz, LLC, has offices in Huntingdon Valley, Philadelphia, and Allentown.
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Every attorney on our team has vast experience helping victims of auto accidents, including car accidents and tractor trailer accidents.
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I had a fantastic experience with this law firm. Their honesty and transparency throughout my personal injury case were truly commendable. They provided clear, straightforward advice and fought diligently on my behalf, and the outcome was beyond my expectations. I highly recommend them for their integrity and exceptional legal skills.
Nina Ricci
Great experience with Kalikhman & Rayz. Needed an attorney for a traffic citation, and the situation was handled professionally and promptly with a breeze. He successfully negotiated the citation down to something better on my behalf, and I am so grateful. Communication has been everything. Would 1000% recommend to anybody in need of a trustworthy attorney.
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Fast turnaround, really knowledgeable and helpful team, special thanks to Ekaterina! Easy communication.
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I would like to say many thanks to KALIKHMAN and RAYZ lawyers and their team. Very professional guys. They work clearly and quickly. I am very pleased that, on the advice of friends, I turned to them. Thanks a lot.
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Multiple times used their services. It’s always good to trust people who handle your sensitive information. Thank you!
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The best of the best ! Highly Recommend if you need good quality dedicated lawyers on your side !
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These guys (and girls) really took care of me. 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 tho 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.
Tyhera Johnson
I’ll rate this company 5 stars! They completely settled the case with no hassle or inconvenience. I was completely able to focus on my healing and recovery without any worries. I highly recommend Kalikhman & Rayz!
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