Sunbury Car Accident Attorneys
A car accident can shatter your world. Between lost income and medical bills, your expenses are likely through the roof following a car collision. If your claim requires insurance to conduct an investigation, you could wait several weeks or even months before insurance sends you a payout. The insurance companies will attempt to settle your claim for significantly less than the value of your claim.
With everything you have going on, the legal team at Fanelli, Evans & Patel, P.C. would like to help ease the process. If you have been in a car accident in Sunbury or the surrounding areas, our car accident attorneys are here to fight for the compensation you deserve.
What Information Do I Need to File a Claim?
Following a car crash, you will most likely need to have documentation pertaining to the following:
- Lost wages: It is important that you hold on to all your pay stubs and W-2s. Lost income can easily be seen by examining the difference between your pay stubs prior to the accident and following the accident. On the other hand, a W-2 will give a larger picture of your financial situation, providing the insurance company with a calculation of lost income for the entire tax year.
- Medical bills: Do not throw out any information related to medical claims from your insurer or bills from your doctor’s office. You do not know what you will need to provide in your demand package to insurance.
- Cost to repair or replace your vehicle: Hold on to any quotes received from a mechanic, invoices from your mechanic for repairs, or documentation if the damage was too extensive and you need to purchase another vehicle.
How Long Do Insurance Companies in Pennsylvania Have to Respond to My Claim?
If you have been in a car accident in Pennsylvania, you should notify your insurance company immediately. Under Pennsylvania law, the insurance company must provide you with the necessary claim forms within ten days of receiving notification.
Once you have filed the claim forms and an insurance adjuster has evaluated the damage and/or your injuries, you should hear back from the insurer within one week. By law, the insurer only has 15 days to respond to your claim.
If your claim is complex, the insurance company may request more time to investigate. Your auto insurer must notify you of your claim status in writing 30 days after this notification. After that, every 45 days until your claim is resolved.
Why Should I Hire a Sunbury Car Accident Attorney?
At Fanelli, Evans & Patel, P.C., we do far more than help injury victims litigate their cases. If you have been in a car crash, our Sunbury car accident attorneys can assist you through the claims process. The claims process is tedious, involving gathering relevant evidence, submitting a demand package, and negotiating an insurance settlement on your behalf. Negotiation is an art and should be left to those who have experience handling insurance companies.
Our legal team will only suggest you file a personal injury lawsuit in certain situations. If insurance is not offering you a fair settlement, we are not afraid to take your case to court. Each partner of the firm is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. This forum is reserved for trial lawyers who have obtained $1 million or more for their clients.
Your Legal Advocate Serving Sunbury and the Surrounding Areas
The aftermath of a car crash can leave your head spinning. In the chaos of trying to cope, you cannot be expected to think straight. At Fanelli, Evans & Patel, P.C., our Sunbury car accident attorneys are prepared to do the heavy lifting for you. Contact the office today online or by calling 570-622-2455 to learn more. We offer evening and weekend appointments. Your initial consultation is free.