What If Road Conditions Caused My Car Accident?
A dangerous road accident claim can arise when a crash was caused by a hazard that should have been fixed. In Pennsylvania and New Jersey, these claims can be harder than a typical car accident case because the responsible party may be a government agency, road contractor, property owner, utility company, or another driver who […]
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How To Determine Responsibility for a Multi-Car Accident
Multi-car accident liability can be difficult to sort out because several drivers, insurance companies, witnesses, and crash facts may point in different directions. A serious crash involving three or more vehicles can leave you unsure who caused the first impact, who made the damage worse, and which insurance company should pay for your injuries. At […]
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Do Most Car Accident Cases Settle Without Going to Court?
Do car accident cases go to court? The honest answer is that most do not reach a trial. However, some must be filed in court before they settle fairly. A settlement can occur before a lawsuit, during litigation, after injury mediation, or even shortly before trial. At OG Law, we help injured people in Pennsylvania […]
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The Process of Subrogation in Pennsylvania Car Accident Claims
Subrogation in Pennsylvania can affect how much money stays in your pocket after a car accident claim, even when another driver caused the crash. Many injured people expect the case to end once an insurance company agrees to pay. However, another issue often appears near the end: a demand for repayment from an insurer, a […]
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Dealing with Insurance Adjusters: Do’s and Don’ts
Dealing with insurance adjusters can shape the value and direction of your Pennsylvania accident claim long before a settlement offer arrives. Every call, email, recorded statement request, and document exchange can affect how the insurance company views your injuries, your treatment, and your right to recover damages, so a calm and careful approach usually protects […]
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Can You File a Claim in Pennsylvania if You Were Partially at Fault?
Yes. If you were partially at fault in a Pennsylvania accident, you can still file a claim in many cases. Pennsylvania law does not block an injured person from recovering money just because that person shares some of the blame. However, your share of fault must not be greater than the fault of the person […]
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What If the Other Driver Was Under the Influence?
A crash feels different when you learn the other driver was under the influence. The shock is heavier, the questions come faster, and the insurance process often becomes more tense from the start. In Pennsylvania, an impaired driving crash is not just another traffic claim. It can affect how fault is viewed, what evidence becomes […]
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How to Obtain a Copy of Your Police Report in Pennsylvania
After a crash or other injury causing event, one of the first documents people want is the law enforcement report. If you are wondering how to obtain a copy of your police report, the answer in Pennsylvania depends on which agency created it, what kind of report it is, and whether the record is public, […]
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Legal Options if the At-Fault Driver Flees the Scene
If you are weighing your legal options if the at-fault driver flees the scene, Pennsylvania law still gives you paths to seek payment for medical bills, lost income, pain, and other losses. Panic often sets in when an at-fault driver has fled, but a hit-and-run does not automatically end your claim or leave you with […]
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What Happens If You’re Injured in a Multi Car Pileup?
A multi car pileup can turn an ordinary drive into a confusing chain of injuries, insurance questions, and finger-pointing. One driver might say the crash started two cars ahead, while another insists a sudden stop left no time to react. The toughest part is often not understanding what happened, but proving how the pileup affected […]
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