Reading Personal Injury Lawyer

Conduct an Investigation

We gather information relating to your injury in order to establish fault, prove liability, and substantiate your damages. The type of evidence we gather differs depending on the circumstances of your case. Evidence we may collect includes:

• Videos and photos of the accident site
• Witness statements
• Police reports from the Reading Police Department or other authorities
• Expert testimony
• Medical records

Establish Liability

Many personal injury cases involve multiple at-fault parties and insurance companies. To secure compensation, we must establish the negligence of all responsible parties based on the following four elements:

• Duty of care: We establish whether the at-fault parties had a responsibility to prevent harm.
• Breach of duty: We show how the at-fault parties were in violation of their duty of care.
• Causation: We explain how the responsible parties’ failure in their duty of care led to your injuries.
• Damages: We provide evidence to prove that the injury caused by the at-fault parties’ breach of duty led to economic and non-economic losses.

Kalikhman & Rayz dedicated Reading personal injury lawyers work to gather substantial evidence to build a strong case and hold all liable parties accountable for your injuries.

Negotiate With Insurance Companies

We file a claim with the appropriate insurance company and pursue the maximum possible settlement for your losses. Typically, an insurance claim will not include non-economic damages, and even economic damages may be capped by an insurance policy. Our team will assess the full scope of your losses and negotiate for a fair settlement to cover those damages.

If we cannot achieve a settlement that covers all your losses, we may recommend filing a personal injury lawsuit. By filing a lawsuit, we show the insurance company you are serious about securing fair compensation. This may encourage them to offer more favorable settlement terms. Filing a lawsuit also allows us to pursue additional compensation from the at-fault party and their insurance carrier.

Represent You in Trial Proceedings

Even after we file a lawsuit, many personal injury cases settle out of court. Insurance companies may find it more cost-effective to simply offer a higher settlement than expend time and resources on a trial.

Our personal injury lawyers in Reading prepare to take your case to trial from the beginning. We maintain a team of trial attorneys and litigators familiar with negotiations and court proceedings. No matter how complex your case is, we have the knowledge and resources to defend your right to seek maximum compensation after a personal injury.

Car Accidents

Car accidents can occur anywhere on Reading’s busy city streets and highways. Even the most attentive driver can be struck by a distracted, drunk, or aggressive driver. Our car accident lawyers can help you navigate the legal process for a car accident, from gathering evidence to submitting an insurance claim or filing a lawsuit. We can let you know what to expect after an accident, and help prepare you for the negotiation and litigation process.

Slip and Fall Accidents

Property owners have a legal obligation to protect people from unnecessary hazards on their premises. For example, they should ensure there are appropriate handrails on stairways or elevated areas to prevent visitors from falling. Following a slip, trip, or fall caused by a property owner’s negligence, Reading slip and fall attorneys can help you determine fault and file a claim against the responsible parties.

Truck Accidents

Accidents that involve semi-trucks are often severe, leading to catastrophic and sometimes deadly injuries. These cases can be complex, as there are often multiple parties and insurance companies involved. While you recover from your injuries, our Reading truck accident lawyers can compile evidence and file claims against the appropriate parties.

Pedestrian and Bicycle Accidents

Pedestrian accidents and bicycle accidents can result in serious injuries with lifelong implications. Our personal injury lawyers can help you identify who is liable for your pedestrian or bicycle accident and guide you through the legal process to secure damages.

Motorcycle Accidents

A motorcycle crash on Reading’s busy roads may cause serious injuries, including traumatic brain injury, spinal cord damage, and organ damage. We are here to help you navigate the complex legal process so you can focus on recovering. Our motorcycle accident attorneys fight to help you recover the maximum possible compensation.

Wrongful Death

In the event of someone’s untimely death due to negligence, the victim’s family members may have grounds to pursue compensation. Wrongful death lawsuits allow the spouse, children, or certain other family members to recover burial and funeral costs, medical bills, lost income, and other losses related to their loved one’s demise. Our sympathetic wrongful death attorneys can help guide you through this process and answer any questions you have.