A personal injury claim can begin long before a lawsuit is filed. Whether you were hurt in a car, truck, or motorcycle accident on Route 332, injured at a business in Richboro, or elsewhere in Northampton, our personal injury lawyers can assist you. HGSK Injury Lawyers help injured people and their families throughout Northampton Township, including Richboro, Holland, Churchville, and Ivyland. Our nearby Holland office gives local clients a convenient place to discuss what happened, what their claim may involve, and what to do next.
Your Northampton Personal Injury Claim Starts With Establishing Exactly What Happened
The details of the accident can vary significantly depending on where you were hurt. A collision at Newtown-Richboro Road and Holland Road may require different evidence than a fall inside a restaurant. The sooner the circumstances are documented, the easier it may be to establish what exactly happened and how the injury affected you.
For example, if another driver hits you near PA 232 (Second Street Pike) and Almshouse Road, photographs of the vehicles, traffic conditions, road layout, and surrounding area may help establish how the collision occurred. Witness names, police reports, and available video can provide additional evidence. If you were injured at a restaurant, pictures of the condition that caused your injury and information about when employees learned about it may also help.
Your Personal Injury Claim is Built Around Identifying The Responsible Party
Once the basic facts are documented, your claim must address who may be liable for your injury. That may be a business, a property owner, another motorist, an employer, or another party. Expect the insurers involved to develop their own version of what happened. Your evidence should tell the story from the facts rather than relying only on an insurer’s investigation.
For instance, if a driver makes a left turn into your vehicle, your claim may involve the driver’s insurance company. If you were injured while working and another company’s delivery driver caused the collision, additional insurance and liability questions may arise.
The Insurance Company Will Review Your Claim Before Making a Settlement Offer
After a claim is reported, the insurer may review the accident report, medical records, photographs, statements, vehicle damage, lost wages, and other information before deciding whether to make an offer. The insurer may accept that its policyholder caused a crash while still disputing the amount of your damages.
For example, after a collision near Buck Road and Holland Road, an insurer might accept responsibility for the crash but question whether your ongoing treatment is related to the crash. You don’t have to accept the first settlement offer simply because the insurer has made one. Your settlement should account for all the losses you can prove resulted from the crash.
Speaking With Our Personal Injury Attorneys in Northampton Early Can Protect Your Claim
You don’t have to wait until an insurer makes an offer or until you decide to file a lawsuit to talk to our Northampton personal injury lawyers. An early consultation can help you understand what evidence to preserve, who may be responsible, how the insurance claim should be handled, and whether a filing deadline could affect your case.
After a collision on Route 332, for example, an insurer may ask you for a recorded statement before you know the full extent of your injuries or have gathered all available evidence. Our lawyers can review the circumstances with you and help determine what information should be provided and what additional evidence may be needed.
Insurance Negotiations May Lead to a Settlement or Lawsuit
Your attorney can negotiate for compensation that accounts for your documented losses, including future medical needs if applicable. If the insurer refuses to offer you a fair settlement, a lawsuit may be filed in the Bucks County Court of Common Pleas in Doylestown. Personal injury actions generally must be filed within two years, under 42 Pa.C.S. § 5524. Settlement negotiations can continue after a lawsuit begins, and many cases resolve before trial.
Know What Happens Before You Resolve Your Northampton Personal Injury Case
Learn more about your claim by talking to our Northampton personal injury attorneys at no charge. You can set up your case evaluation by calling HGSK Injury Lawyers at 267-551-8782 or completing our contact form.