How to Get Your Car Repaired or Replaced after a Car Accident in Pennsylvania
In a car accident that was caused by another driver’s negligence, your vehicle is almost certain to suffer considerable damage – if it’s not totaled altogether – and you may have suffered an injury in the accident as well. In other words, there is a lot going on, and obtaining just compensation that covers the full extent of the property damage to your vehicle is key. Fortunately, an experienced Pennsylvania car accident attorney can help you with that.
The Other Driver’s Coverage
While Pennsylvania is a no-fault state for car accidents, motorists are required to carry at least $5,000 in liability coverage for property damage, and many carry more. If your car is damaged or totaled by another driver’s negligence, however, the cost of repairs can shoot well beyond the $ 5,000 mark. If this is your experience – or if the amount of property damage exceeds the at-fault driver’s limit, whatever the amount – you will likely need to file your claim through your own provider as well.
Every claim is unique to the situation at hand, and your knowledgeable car accident attorney will help to ensure that your losses are fully addressed.
Assessing the Extent of Your Damage or the Value of Your Car
To obtain fair compensation for the property damage to your car, you will need to assess the full extent of the damage sustained, and if your car was totaled, you will need to establish the full value of your car overall. This is a critical step in the process that your determined car accident attorney is well prepared to address.
If your car was totaled and the amount settled upon is less than the amount you owe on your loan, your own guaranteed asset protection (GAP) coverage may also be an option. The bottom line, however, is establishing a fair value for your losses and fiercely advocating for your financial rights.
Your Attorney’s Role
Your effective car accident attorney will guide your property damage claim toward its most advantageous resolution by ably taking on each of the following important tasks:
- Establishing the other driver’s fault in the matter
- Documenting the extent of the property damage you experienced
- Skillfully negotiating with the insurance company for a fair settlement
- Being more than ready to take your case to court if the insurance company refuses to settle in accordance with your legal rights
The best path forward is with an experienced car accident attorney backing you up.
Reach Out to an Experienced Pennsylvania Car Accident Attorney Today
The compassionate Pennsylvania car accident attorneys at Fanelli, Evans & Patel, P.C., are committed to helping you obtain the compensation to which you are entitled and that you need to return your vehicle to its pre-accident condition. Claims involving property damage tend to be legally challenging, so please don’t put off reaching out and contacting us online or calling 570-622-2455 for more information about what we can do to help you today.