A Pennsylvania congressional candidate suffered personal injuries during a car accident in northeastern Pennsylvania last week and spent several days in the hospital. Republican congressional candidate Tom Marino, who is expected to recover from his injuries, was the victim of a head-on collision with another car near Towanda, Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania state police arrested a woman on suspicion of drunken driving. According to reports, the woman driver swerved out of her lane and struck Marino's car head-on.
Liability in Philadelphia car accidents like this one seems clear, particularly when police issue a citation to one of the drivers. However, the majority of Philadelphia car accidents do not result in a clear assignment of liability. Even when citations are issued by police, insurance company red tape and legal issues can make it difficult for Philadelphia accident victims to collect the funds they may be entitled to. Without legal assistance from an experienced Philadelphia personal injury attorney, accident victims and their families may be left struggling to pay doctor and hospital bills on their own. In the case of serious personal injuries, rehabilitation costs and loss of income during recovery can place additional financial burdens on accident victims and their families. A Philadelphia personal injury lawyer can ensure that accident victims and their families receive the compensation to which they are entitled.
Under Pennsylvania law, first party Personal Injury Protection (PIP) benefits are paid by insurance companies regardless of fault, typically for medical bills and lost wages up to a specified amount. However, third party benefits are only payable by insurance companies when another driver is at fault. Third party benefits can include medical reimbursement, pain and suffering, lost wages and property damage. Car accident victims often require the assistance of a skilled Philadelphia personal injury attorney to obtain the full insurance benefits to which they are entitled.
