Highway car accidents often occur at high speeds, increasing the risk of serious injuries and complex insurance claims. If another driver’s negligence contributed to your injuries, you are entitled to recover compensation for the losses you have suffered.
At Ogg, Murphy & Perkosky, P.C., we have spent decades representing injury victims throughout Western Pennsylvania, helping them pursue the justice and compensation they deserve.
Highway collisions often involve circumstances that make them more complicated than accidents on local roads. Higher speeds, multiple lanes of traffic, and larger numbers of vehicles can all contribute to more serious injuries and more complex investigations.
Because several drivers may be involved, determining liability often requires a careful review of the evidence.
Although every crash has unique circumstances, certain factors contribute to highway accidents more frequently than others. Highway accidents are often caused by speeding, lane changes, following distance, distracted driving, or other traffic violations.
Understanding what caused the collision helps determine who may be responsible for the resulting damages. Every highway accident is different, making a thorough investigation an important part of determining liability.
Pennsylvania follows a modified comparative negligence rule under 42 Pa. C.S. § 7102, meaning your compensation may be reduced if you are found partially at fault. However, you may still recover damages as long as your share of fault does not exceed the legal threshold.
Because highway accidents often involve multiple vehicles, conflicting accounts, and extensive evidence, understanding how Pennsylvania law applies to your case is an important part of protecting your rights. An experienced attorney can evaluate the circumstances of your accident and help you pursue the compensation you deserve.
Highway accidents often result in significant injuries that require extensive medical treatment and time away from work.
Depending on the circumstances of your case, compensation may include:
The amount available depends on many factors, including the severity of the injuries, available insurance coverage, and the evidence supporting the claim.
Determining fault in a highway accident often requires reviewing evidence from several sources, particularly when multiple vehicles are involved.
Evidence may include:
The available evidence depends on the circumstances of each accident, making prompt investigation an important part of preserving information.
Highway accident claims often involve multiple drivers, conflicting accounts of how the collision occurred, and evidence from several sources. Building a clear understanding of what happened is an important part of evaluating liability.
We handle highway accident cases on a contingency fee basis. You pay no attorney fees unless we recover compensation for you.
Highway collisions can occur under a variety of circumstances. Our firm represents individuals injured in cases involving:
Evidence following a highway accident can disappear over time. Surveillance footage may be deleted, vehicles may be repaired, and witness memories may become less reliable.
Seeking legal guidance soon after the accident can help preserve available evidence, identify potentially responsible parties, and ensure applicable legal deadlines are met.
Highway accident claims often involve unique challenges, including multiple vehicles, disputed liability, and complex insurance issues.
Understanding how these factors interact is an important part of evaluating a claim.
Since 1981, Ogg, Murphy & Perkosky, P.C., has represented injury victims throughout Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania. We work closely with our clients, explain each stage of the legal process, and pursue compensation while they focus on recovery.
We handle highway accident claims on a contingency fee basis. There are no upfront attorney fees, and you owe nothing unless we recover compensation for you.
Responsibility depends on how the collision occurred. In some cases, one driver may be solely responsible. In others, fault may be shared among multiple drivers or other parties based on the available evidence.
Depending on the circumstances, you may have a claim involving the entity responsible for maintaining the roadway. Claims against government entities are subject to different legal requirements and deadlines than claims against private parties.
Pennsylvania generally requires personal injury lawsuits to be filed within two years of the accident. However, different deadlines or notice requirements may apply in certain cases, including those involving government entities.
Highway collisions frequently involve multiple vehicles, which can result in several insurance companies participating in the claims process while liability is being determined.
Depending on the circumstances of your case, compensation may include medical expenses, lost wages, reduced earning capacity, vehicle repair or replacement costs, and pain and suffering. The severity of highway collisions, which often involve higher speeds, can affect the overall value of a claim.
Pennsylvania follows a modified comparative negligence rule. Depending on the circumstances, you may still recover compensation if you were less than 51% responsible for the accident, although your recovery may be reduced based on your percentage of fault.
We handle highway accident claims on a contingency fee basis. There are no upfront attorney fees, and you owe nothing unless we recover compensation for you. We also offer a free case evaluation with no obligation.
Highway accidents can result in severe injuries, significant financial losses, and difficult questions about liability. If you were hurt in a crash caused by another driver’s negligence, our attorneys can help you understand your legal options and pursue compensation for your medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, and other damages.
At Ogg, Murphy & Perkosky, P.C., we’re committed to protecting the rights of highway accident victims throughout Western Pennsylvania.
Contact us today at (412) 471-8500 for a free case evaluation, you pay no attorney fees unless we recover compensation for you.
