Auto Accident Lawyers Serving Chester County

Experienced Chester County Area Car Accident Lawyers

The Brod Law Firm's top rated Chester County car accident attorneys litigate and settle many successful auto accident cases each year. Its a fact that top ranked award winning car accident attorney Gary Brod's very first client of his own over 30 years ago was from West Chester and was injured in a serious multi-vehicle accident on what was known as the route 30 (Coatesville-Downingtown) bypass which accident did involve a fatality of another motorist and involved the filing of multiple lawsuits in a vigorously contested case. How it happened was that Attorney Gary Brod's client was a passenger along with friends returning from a weekend fishing trip on a sunny June afternoon when suddenly and unexpectedly an oncoming vehicle was caused to lose control and literally become airborne after hitting a guardrail due to being cut off by another motorist. The fast-moving airborne vehicle flew above the roof of my client's vehicle, shearing it completely off while traveling in the opposite direction and landing on the highway. All miraculously survived without life threatening injuries except the driver of the striking vehicle. Why talk about this accident? Remarkable for two reasons: 1. It was memorable because of when and how it happened. 2. Demonstrates how one's life can be changed in an instant when least expected like most motor vehicle accidents. The client had found out about Gary through legal articles he was writing for a Chester County newspaper and decided to retain him. The injured client had not received a lot of treatment but was clearly still suffering from primarily back and neck injuries from the accident which had happened in the year prior.

The roads in Chester County can be especially hazardous due to high volume of vehicles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike and its arteries. Routes 30 and US Route 202 continue to be very overburdened with traffic as the area becomes more dense with construction. Chester County's rural location with many long stretches of road is conducive to excessive speed and distracted driving. We have successfully resolved many motor vehicle accident claims in Chester County involving all types of motor vehicles, including cars, delivery trucks, vans, tractor trailers, dump trucks, cement trucks, garbage trucks and tanker trucks transporting combustible materials and foods. Gary has successfully represented many residents of the area in his over 30 years handling auto accidents and personal injury claims exclusively and is ideally suited to handling your case without having to go into the city. You can trust Gary Brod to handle your car accident with prompt personal attention and the top representation to get you the recovery you deserve. Don't take our word for it. See what our clients say and write about Gary Brod and the Brod Law Firm as well as our 5 star reviews on Google and Avvo.

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Rear-end Collisions
Head-on Collisions
Tractor-Trailer Accidents
Wrongful Death
Bus, Trolley & Train Accidents
Pedestrian Hit by a Vehicle
Accidents Caused by Drunk Drivers

Chester County Rear End Accident Attorney

The auto accident attorneys serving Chester County at The top rated Brod Law Firm and victims of rear-end collisions know that these common accidents are no small event. Though rear-end collisions are the most common form of auto accident in America, they can cause a large amount of pain and suffering. The National Safety Council reports that there are 2.5 million rear-end collisions a year, resulting in injuries for many victims nationally and in Pennsylvania. We know injury law and can help you if you have been the victim of a rear-end collision.

A rear-end collision occurs when the front bumper of a car makes contact with the rear bumper of another car. Generally this occurs because the driver of the rear vehicle was distracted or reckless. The rising popularity of cellular telephones and the increasing number of young drivers on the road contribute to this collision problem. In Chester County, car accident lawyers often hear reports that the driver of the rear vehicle did not even have his or her eyes on the road directly before the collision occurred.

Though rear-end collisions often happen at low speeds, this does not mean that passengers will only receive minor injuries. Insurance companies try to prove that low speeds do not result in serious injury, but the medical community is increasingly reporting that spinal injuries and serious neck injuries can result from low-speed collisions. All of the car accident attorneys at The Brod Law Firm have contacts with the medical community and are usually able to prove that injuries do result from even low-speed collisions. Since most rear bumpers on cars are designed to protect the body of the car and not the bodies of passengers, the impact from the collision can cause serious physical damage to passengers.

Victims are only entitled to compensation for injuries sustained in rear-end collisions in Pennsylvania if their car accident lawyer can prove that the defendant was negligent. Top rated attorney Gary Brod and The Brod Law Firm have litigated many successful personal injury cases and can help you receive the compensation you need. Contact our Chester County car crash lawyers today to get the compensation you need!

Injuries Commonly Sustained During Rear-End Collisions In Chester County

The most common injury reported after rear-end collisions is sometimes called whiplash - a hyperextension of the neck. Whiplash occurs when the body is propelled forward at the time of impact. Since the head is not touching any part of the seat, it is thrown back, causing damage to the muscles in the neck. This type of injury is known as a connective tissue injury and many victims have suffered from this injury in Chester County. Serious neck spinal injuries can also occur requiring surgery. Our car accident attorneys are ready to aggressively litigate these cases so that you can receive the compensation you need to move on with your life.

At The Brod Law Firm, we are advocates for victims of automobile accidents in Chester County. Auto accident attorneys at our firm work tirelessly with the medical and legal community to increase awareness about the long-term effects of soft-tissue injuries. We know that whiplash victims can continue to experience symptoms even well after the accident has occurred. A study by the Clinical Neuroscience Department at the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, Sweden found that victims of whiplash often report continued symptoms up to seven years after the original injury!

Though all passengers who are involved in rear-end collisions can experience whiplash symptoms, women are more likely to sustain serious whiplash injuries. A likely explanation for this trend is that women have smaller muscles in their necks. By retaining a Pennsylvania car accident lawyer from The Brod Law Firm, you will take the first step to finding the compensation you need to combat whiplash injuries.

Our car accident lawyers serving Chester County are well aware that the pain and suffering caused by automobile accidents do not end directly after the accident. That's why we continue to support our clients even after the case is over.

Chester County Head On Accident Lawyer

Head-on collisions are often the most serious types of collisions. Because impact is often made at higher speeds than rear-end collisions, head-on collisions often cause large amounts of property damage and physical injury. Depending on the size and weight of the vehicles involved in the collision, our Chester County car accident attorneys see a range in the injuries and property damage our clients suffer. Property damages can range from minor to total and injuries can be slight to severe. Unfortunately, many fatalities are the sad result of head-on collisions.

The head-on collision occurs when the front bumper of one car makes contact with the front bumper of another car or with a stationary object like a tree or pole. Often, this happens when distracted drivers drift into the wrong lane on a two-way highway, fall asleep at the wheel or drive the wrong way down a one-way street. These distracted drivers often dispute liability, so in Pennsylvania, retaining a car accident lawyer is often necessary to assist in proving liability.

Most cars are designed to crumple when they are hit from the front, and this can help to absorb some of the impact. When two vehicles collide front-end to front-end, both vehicles can absorb some of the shock, somewhat protecting the passengers inside. When a vehicle collides with a stationary object, however, the object does not crush down, so the vehicle absorbs all of the impact. As a result, accidents involving a vehicle and a stationary object cause the most fatalities.

Victims of head-on collisions can seek damages against the other driver only when the plaintiff can prove that the defendant was negligent. This means that, under law in Chester County, car accident attorneys and their clients assume the responsibility of proving negligence on the part of the defendant.

At The Brod Law Firm, car accident lawyers successfully litigate these automobile head-on collision cases each year and garner awards for our clients. Contact a Pennsylvania car accident lawyer today to get the compensation you need!\

Injuries Commonly Sustained During Head-on Collisions In Chester County

Though passengers involved in head-on collisions can walk away with minor injuries, their injuries are often severe, even fatal. The injuries passengers receive range in type and severity depending on the size and make of the vehicle and the speed at which the vehicle(s) was traveling. When assessing the compensation you may be liable for, your Pennsylvania car accident lawyer will take all of these factors into consideration.

Our clients have suffered a wide range of injuries as a result of head-on collisions in Chester County. Car accident lawyers at our firm report that the most common moderate injuries received from head-on collisions are head and neck injuries. These are often accompanied by back injuries, broken bones, cuts and bruises and other soft-tissue injuries. Severe injuries can include brain damage, spinal fractures and internal injuries. Head-on collisions can also result in fatalities.

Chester County Wrongful Death Lawyer

The law states that survivors of family members who are killed because of another's negligence are entitled to monetary compensation. Damages are often received by The Brod Law Firm Chester County car accident lawyers from defendants for survivors of victims of wrongful death. Attorney Brod has successfully handled over 30 cases for families involving the wrongful death of a loved one.

In most cases, the immediate family members of the deceased individual must file a wrongful death claim. Under law in Philadelphia, car accident attorneys and their clients must prove to the Court that the individual died wrongfully because of the defendant's disregard or neglect. If this can be proven in Court, then the plaintiff will receive damages.

At The Brod Law Firm, car accident lawyers successfully litigate these wrongful death cases each year and achieve sizable awards for seriously injured accident victims. Contact an expert Pennsylvania car accident lawyer today to get the compensation you need!

Chester County Bus Accident Lawyer

The liability for bus, trolley and train accidents can fall to different organizations depending on the state. In Pennsylvania, only a bus is treated as a motor vehicle and falls under the same legislation as vehicle accidents. Trolleys and trains, on the other hand, are not treated as motor vehicles and fall under different laws and guidelines. Chester County car accident lawyer, Gary Brod has extensive experience handling Amtrak train crashes involving passengers and employees. Attorney Gary Brod has extensive experience in successfully resolving through settlement, trial and arbitration over 200 individual cases involving SEPTA bus, train and trolley accidents as well as 112 cases involving interstate and tour bus company crashes in Pennsylvania and out of state. We have personally represented bus operators in various accidents in both Chester County and suburbs.

When a passenger is involved in a trolley accident, his or her automobile accident insurance is not consulted because a trolley is not considered a motor vehicle. This means that the passenger must pay for treatment of injuries directly with his or her medical insurance. These costs can be high out-of-pocket for victims, which is why The Brod Law Firm in Philadelphia employs auto accident attorneys that work hard to receive damages from the corporation, city or municipality that runs the trolley.

Train accidents often involve different processes and courts. Because train companies often operate in many states and trains run nationally, Federal law usually applies in cases of train accidents. This means that the case will be tried in a Federal Court and be monitored by several Federal organizations.

At The Brod Law Firm , car accident lawyers successfully litigate these cases each year and recover sizable awards for seriously injured clients. Contact an expert Pennsylvania car accident lawyer today to get the compensation you need!

Chester County Drunk Driving Accident Lawyer

Driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol severely impairs one's ability to drive a car. Even so, millions of Americans are injured each year as a result of collisions with drunk drivers. At The Brod Law Firm, our car accident lawyers aggressively fight for your rights to compensation. Under the law, victims or their survivors of these types of collisions are entitled to compensation for injuries or death.

Victims who are injured because a defendant was driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol are entitled to monetary compensation. In most cases, the investigating officers at the scene of the crime will note that the defendant was under the influence, and this will be indisputable in Court.

Additionally, the law states that survivors of family members who are killed in an auto accident with a drunk driver may seek damages. If it is proven by your personal injury lawyer in court that the driver was negligent and under the influence of drugs or alcohol, damages will be awarded to surviving family members as a wrongful death award.

Car accidents are unfortunately, a regular part of driving a vehicle on the roadways of America. Even if you are abiding by all of the rules of the road and being a safe driver, other people can be driving while distracted, under the influence, or erratically. This can lead to you getting involved in a car accident, through no fault of your own.

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What to Do if You Have Been Injured in an Accident In Chester County

Our Chester County car accident attorneys recommend that you take several important steps after an automobile accident. First, insist upon receiving immediate medical attention. Even if you do not feel injured at the moment, it is possible that you will develop injuries later. If you feel any pain at all, no matter how insignificant it seems at the time, insist that the medical provider include that in his or her report. Also, request that the driver of the other vehicle receive a medical exam, as well. Under no circumstances should you sign any documents that say you are not injured. Do not give interviews that could potentially be used against you in the future.

If possible, you will also need to contact the appropriate authorities so that you can give your account of the accident. You will want as much documentation as possible in the event that you could find yourself in litigation.

Finally, contact The Brod Law Firm to consult with one of our expert Pennsylvania car accident lawyers regarding the collision. Remember, time is of the essence and it is possible that your attorney can gain valuable information soon after the collision that he or she might not be able to gather later. It does not cost you a penny to speak to Gary directly toll free for advice.

We care. Auto accident cases can be incredibly complex. Hire an experienced personal injury attorney to help you through every step of the way. The lawyer you choose can make a difference between how much you can recover or even whether you win or lose your case. Choose carefully and choose experience.

Don't settle for less than you deserve. Insurance companies have trial lawyers. Shouldn't you have an experienced personal injury trial lawyer on your side? Call Gary Brod anytime at 888-435-7946 (888-HELPWIN) or contact us online for a free no obligation consultation and explanation of your legal rights. Even if you are not sure if you have a case please call us for straightforward no-nonsense answers to your legal questions. We do not charge you for legal advice.