Philadelphia Car Accident Lawyer
Fast answer (read this first):
If you were injured in a Philadelphia car accident, your claim’s value and success usually hinge on (1) early medical documentation, (2) preserving evidence before it disappears, and (3) not letting the insurer control the narrative. If the crash caused serious injury, missed work, or long-term treatment, speaking with a lawyer early can prevent costly mistakes.
What to do in the next 24 hours
Get medical care (ER/urgent care/primary) and describe all symptoms—especially headache, dizziness, numbness, back/neck pain.
Preserve evidence: photos of vehicles, scene, injuries; names/phones of witnesses; the other driver’s insurance; police report info.
Do not give a recorded statement to the other driver’s insurer until you understand what’s at stake.
Keep a simple timeline: how the crash happened, immediate symptoms, and every appointment thereafter.
Common reasons car accident claims get undervalued
Gaps in treatment (“You must have been fine.”)
Missing objective proof (imaging, specialist notes, functional limitations)
Social media posts that conflict with claimed limitations
Signing releases too early
Not documenting missed work and future limitations
How Edelstein Law builds a strong car accident case
We focus on building a clear, evidence-based story:
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Reports
Scene evidence
Witness accounts
Sometimes video evidence
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Linking injuries to the crash with records and consistent treatment
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Medical costs
Lost wages
Reduced earning capacity
Pain and suffering
Pennsylvania vs. New Jersey: Why it matters:
Many people live in one state and crash in the other. The rules can change the strategy, including insurance structure and thresholds for non-economic damages. If your accident touches PA and NJ, you want counsel that routinely navigates both.
FAQs
The insurance company already offered money—should I take it?
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Often the first offer is designed to close the file before the full medical picture is clear. At minimum, have it reviewed.
I feel worse days later. Does that hurt my case?
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Not necessarily. Many injuries (concussion symptoms, soft tissue injury, disc issues) evolve over days.
What if I was partly at fault?
Partial fault doesn’t automatically end a claim. It changes how the case is analyzed and presented.
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If you’re dealing with injuries, missed work, or an insurer pushing fast paperwork, contact Edelstein Law for a free, confidential consultation.
“This page is general information, not legal advice.”