Philadelphia Car Accident Lawyers

A serious car accident is a terrible experience. You may not be thinking about legal action as you put your life back together, but it may help you get the compensation you need. Philadelphia car accident lawyers can help you take the right steps as you seek justice and to recover damages.

Experienced Philadelphia Car Accident Lawyer – Howard B. Zavodnick, Zavodnick, Zavodnick, & Lasky LLC

Howard Zavodnikc has spent more than 30 years advocating for and representing victims of personal injury in Philadelphia. He has successfully handled thousands of car accident cases during his career and is a lifelong resident of the city. Zavodnick founded his firm with his wife, Sandra. Their son is now also a part of the team. Together, they work directly with clients to get the maximum compensation.

Experience, dedication, and decades of working on car accident cases are some of the reasons Zavodnick, Zavodnick, & Lasky is a top choice for Philadelphia residents:

  • Decades of experience with personal injury and car accident cases
  • One-on-one contact with the lawyers, not just their assistants
  • Free consultations
  • Assistance with medical care after an accident
  • Large settlements and verdicts in auto accident cases, including multiple multimillion-dollar wins

Philadelphia Law Office

Zavodnick, Zavodnick, & Lasky serve their clients from a Center City West office in Philadelphia:

123 S. Broad St.

#1220

Philadelphia, PA 19109

When Should I Reach out to a Philadelphia Car Accident Lawyer?

If you have been in a minor accident, you may not need a lawyer. But, if someone else’s negligence caused the accident and you now have serious injuries, it’s a good idea to talk to a lawyer. A Philadelphia car accident lawyer can provide a free case evaluation and advice to help you decide what to do next at no cost.

Reach out to a lawyer or a firm specializing in car accidents if you need:

  • Assistance dealing with your insurance company or the insurer of the at-fault driver
  • Advice on suing versus making an insurance claim
  • Help to get a fair settlement from your insurer
  • Representation to file a lawsuit against the at-fault driver
  • Experts who can investigate your case and prove negligence
  • A network of medical connections to help you get the best care after an accident

Philadelphia Car Accident Verdicts and Settlements

You can’t look to other cases to predict exactly what will happen in yours, but these examples can help you understand the possibilities. These are cases that occurred in and around Philadelphia and ended in cash awards and settlements for the victims:

  • $160 Million for Food Truck Explosion. Auto accidents don’t always happen on the road. In 2914, the propane tank of a food truck parked in Philadelphia’s Feltonville neighborhood exploded. The accident killed two people and resulted in serious injuries to others. The families and the victims sued U-Haul and others over the faulty tank. They received $160 million in a settlement as well as more undisclosed amounts.[1]
  • $908,000 for Fatal Motorcycle Accident. The family of a young man killed in Southampton just outside of Philadelphia received the settlement after the 2013 accident. Vladimir Shalupov was riding his motorcycle home when he collided with a city bus. The city of Southampton already knew the intersection was dangerous and that the two-way stop signs needed to be replaced with a traffic light. Shalupov’s family sued and got the settlement from the city and others.[2]
  • $6 Million for Bicycle-Garbage Truck Accident. In November 2018, Emily Fredericks died in a collision between her bike and a garbage truck in City Center, Philadelphia. Her parents got the settlement from the waste disposal company. They also came to an agreement with the company and the city to improve safety on the roads for cyclists and pedestrians.[3]

These cases, and so many others, demonstrate how serious car accidents are and how devastating the consequences. If you suffered injuries in an accident or lost a loved one, a lawyer can help. Contact a Philadelphia car accident lawyer to find out what you can do.

Sources
  1. Hilario, K. (2018, June 27). Record $160M Settlement in 2014 Fatal Philadelphia Food Truck Explosion. Philadelphia Business Journal.
    Retrieved from: https://www.bizjournals.com/philadelphia/news/2018/06/27/record-160m-settlement-in-2014-fatalphiladelphia.html
  2. Ciavaglia, J. (2020, October 26). Lower Southampton Settles Lawsuit over Fatal Accident for $225K. Bucks County Courier Times.
    Retrieved from: https://www.buckscountycouriertimes.com/story/news/2020/10/26/attorney-township-delayed-light-installation/6012732002/
  3. Hermann, A. (2018, September 13). Family of Philly Cyclist Killed by Trash Truck Reaches $6 Million Settlement, Eyes Safer Streets. Philly Voice.
    Retrieved from: https://www.phillyvoice.com/philly-emily-fredericks-cyclist-killed-trash-truck-6-million-settlement-safer-streets/