Prepared by Peter L. Johnston, Esq., Philadelphia Car Accident Attorney Being in a car accident can undoubtedly be a traumatic and unsettling situation. Nevertheless, it is important to keep a few suggestions in mind. #1 Keep your wits about you and act sensibly. Make sure that you get all of the essential information from the other driver (his/her name, address,…
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Month: March 2011
Your Rights as a Motorist in PA, Part 4: Coverage – Underinsured or Uninsured
Part 4 of 4-part series, prepared by Peter L. Johnston, Esq., Philadelphia Car Accident Attorney Another important factor to consider in purchasing a car insurance policy is whether or not to purchase underinsured or uninsured coverage. Declining to purchase this coverage does reduce the cost of your premium. However, doing so also precludes you from being able to obtain compensation…
Your Rights as a Motorist in PA, Part 3: Policy Types – Limited Tort or Full Tort
Part 3 of 4-part series, prepared by Peter L. Johnston, Esq., Philadelphia Car Accident Attorney Should Pennsylvania drivers purchase an automobile insurance policy that is limited tort or full tort? Limited tort policies do cost less money. However, almost any attorney who practices personal injury law will strongly recommend that you purchase a full tort policy. The reason for this…
Your Rights as a Motorist in PA, Part 2: What does car insurance provide for?
Part 2 of 4-part series, prepared by Peter L. Johnston, Esq., Philadelphia Car Accident Attorney What then does automobile insurance in Pennsylvania provide for? First, your automobile policy provides payment for the medical bills that arise as a result of injuries that you suffer in any automobile accident, regardless of who is at fault. For that reason, automobile insurance is…
Your Rights as a Motorist in PA, Part 1: Car Insurance is Required
Part 1 of 4-part series, prepared by Peter L. Johnston, Esq., Philadelphia Car Accident Attorney The privilege of driving in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, or any other state for that matter, has become an integral part of all of our lives. Not surprisingly, the privilege of driving is intertwined with the law in both a civil and a criminal context.…