Unfortunately, auto accidents are a fact of life: they can and do happen even when we drive carefully and do nothing wrong. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, more than 41,000 people nationwide were killed in car accidents in 2007. Another 2.5 million people in the United States were injured in motor vehicle crashes during this same time period. Of these, nearly 29,000 fatalities and 2.2 million injuries were suffered by occupants of passenger vehicles, which include cars, vans, minivans, sport utility vehicles (SUVs) and pickup trucks. Approximately 13,000 fatal accident victims were killed in crashes involving drug or alcohol impairment (DUI or DWI).

The experienced car accident lawyers of Feldman Shepherd have secured substantial verdicts and settlements for crash victims throughout the state and federal courts of Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Our clients include drivers, passengers, pedestrians, cyclists and their family members and beneficiaries. In January 2008, our dedicated accident attorneys obtained a verdict of $11 million for a motorist who was severely injured in a crash that occurred in Philadelphia. Several months earlier, a client who suffered a serious head injury as a result of a seemingly insignificant low-speed impact was awarded more than $1.52 million through binding arbitration. For additional auto accident verdicts and settlements, please click here.

If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident, we can help you obtain all of the compensation to which you may be entitled. This may include money for pain and suffering, emotional distress, medical bills and lost wages or other financial damages. In some cases, we may also pursue punitive damages for another party’s wrongdoing. You should know that depending on the circumstances, accident victims may be able to file suit against other drivers, insurers, vehicle manufacturers, individuals or establishments serving alcohol, and even state and municipal authorities. Only an injury lawyer who has handled countless car accident cases can decide the best strategy for handling your case. The trial lawyers at Feldman Shepherd also understand that insurance coverage options can be confusing – for example, full tort vs. limited tort and the differences between uninsured and underinsured motorist insurance. We are happy to discuss these with you to ensure that you and your loved ones have the most comprehensive coverage available.
At Feldman Shepherd, we are committed to obtaining the best possible recovery for our clients as expeditiously as possible. We are here to serve you with hard work, attention to detail and a caring approach tailored to your individual needs. If we may be of assistance to you, please do not hesitate to contact us today.

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