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Two individuals were taken to the hospital after crashing into a fire station in Pittsburgh.

Pennsylvania – October 25, 2020

Firefighters at the Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire Station 30 came outside to find that a car had crashed into the front of the building and the individuals in the car had to be transported to an area hospital.  The paramedics assisted both the passenger and the driver out of the car so they could be taken to the hospital.  There was no apparent damage to the building, any of the fire engines, or firefighters.

Pennsylvania insurance.

In a case where injury is involved with a passenger and the driver, and no other vehicle, the insured’s may access the portion of their insurance that is considered “no fault,” or personal injury protection (PIP) to cover medical bills, lost earnings and other out-of-pocket expenses.  There is not compensation for pain and suffering with PIP.  The passenger can sue the driver for damages in some cases.  A car accident attorney can help with this distinction.

An auto accident attorney can explain Pennsylvania’s  “modified comparative negligence” rule, where an individual can still recover damages in a personal injury lawsuit, but the amount of compensation will be reduced by an amount that is equal to their percentage of fault, but a plaintiff can only seek damages from the defendant if they are less than 51 percent at fault. The state also has a “no-fault” component where victims can access payment from their own insurance companies to cover certain expenses related to the accident.

Personal injury.

Car accidents are often the result of the action, or inaction of another, and a victim may recover compensation if fault and/or liability is proven. Accident reports, witness testimony and medical reports are important documentation for a personal injury attorney to prove negligence after a car accident.

An experienced car accident attorney has years of personal injury experience dealing with automobile accident claims, providing strong case actions in court that support higher monetary award requests. They can utilize expert testimony by accident scene re-constructionists, financial professionals, and medical professionals who can convey the need for higher  awards based on catastrophic injury  requiring lifelong medical treatment, prolonged pain and suffering, and continued negative impacts to financial stability caused by diminished, or lost present and future earnings.

Damages.

Damage compensation may be necessary to address economic loss, including lost wages, medical bills, medical care, and treatment, plus household expenses; and non-economic damages, including pain and suffering, loss of consortium, or companionship.

Hire a lawyer.

Experienced  accident attorneys can build strong cases with supporting evidence, and objectively speak on a victim’s behalf in court, or with an insurance company’s legal team to yield a positive result.  Call an accident attorney in the Pittsburgh area to assist in the determination of  “fault” and move forward with a legal proceeding. An experienced accident lawyer at Scanlon & Wojton will fight for accident victim’s rights.

 

Scanlon & Wojton, Attorneys at Law

The Mitchell Building
304 Ross Street, Suite 510
Pittsburgh, Pa 15219

 

Phone:  (412) 918-1241

Fax: (412) 235-7275

 

Sources.

https://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/LI/CT/HTM/42/00.085.053.000..HTM

https://www.dot.state.pa.us/Public/DVSPubsForms/BMV/BMV%20Forms/AA-600.pdf

https://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/LI/CT/HTM/42/00.071.002.000..HTM

https://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/LI/CT/HTM/42/00.055.024.000..HTM

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