{"id":8357,"date":"2020-08-04T13:42:19","date_gmt":"2020-08-04T18:42:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.myphillylawyer.com\/?page_id=8357"},"modified":"2024-04-26T00:35:39","modified_gmt":"2024-04-26T05:35:39","slug":"why-do-i-need-a-car-accident-attorney","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.myphillylawyer.com\/yue\/practice-areas\/vehicle-accidents\/faqs\/why-do-i-need-a-car-accident-attorney\/","title":{"rendered":"Why do I need a car accident attorney?"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why do I need a car accident attorney?<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.myphillylawyer.com\/yue\/practice-areas\/vehicle-accidents\/car-accidents\/\">involved in a car accident<\/a>, it may appear that handling a car accident lawsuit is simple. You may think that filing a claim with an insurance company or filing a lawsuit is quick and straightforward. However, resolving a car accident is complex. It is up to the victim driver to fight for compensation. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.myphillylawyer.com\/yue\/\">Do not face a car accident claim alone<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When an attorney assesses a car accident, they must have extensive knowledge of the law and apply it to both parties in the accident. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.myphillylawyer.com\/yue\/practice-areas\/vehicle-accidents\/\">Pennsylvania car accidents<\/a> can get complicated. This is especially true if you also contributed to the accident. If it is determined that you also contributed to the accident, then you may receive less or no compensation for your injuries and damages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Numerous laws affect how to handle legal claims, limit the amount of time to file a lawsuit, dictate how much compensation a victim driver can receive, and determine the penalties that one or all parties to the accident may receive. An individual can represent themselves to resolve the car accident case. However, with the amount of time and knowledge a person needs to have to effectively and efficiently handle a car accident claim or lawsuit, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.myphillylawyer.com\/yue\/contact\/\">it is best to hire an attorney<\/a> with the legal expertise and experience to handle the case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Other Car Accident FAQs:<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"list-pages-shortcode sibling-pages\"><li class=\"page_item page-item-8822\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myphillylawyer.com\/yue\/practice-areas\/vehicle-accidents\/faqs\/can-i-recover-compensation-even-if-i-am-partially-at-fault-for-the-car-crash\/\">Can I recover compensation even if I am partially at fault for the car crash?<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-8931\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myphillylawyer.com\/yue\/practice-areas\/vehicle-accidents\/faqs\/how-common-is-back-pain-from-car-accidents\/\">How common is back pain from car accidents?<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9010\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myphillylawyer.com\/yue\/practice-areas\/vehicle-accidents\/faqs\/how-long-after-a-car-accident-can-you-experience-pain\/\">How long after a car accident can you experience pain?<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-8884\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myphillylawyer.com\/yue\/practice-areas\/vehicle-accidents\/faqs\/how-long-after-a-car-accident-can-you-sue-in-pennsylvania\/\">How long after a car accident can you sue in Pennsylvania?<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-8538\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myphillylawyer.com\/yue\/practice-areas\/vehicle-accidents\/faqs\/how-long-do-i-have-to-file-a-car-accident-suit\/\">How long do I have to file a car accident suit?<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-8528\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myphillylawyer.com\/yue\/practice-areas\/vehicle-accidents\/faqs\/how-long-do-i-have-to-file-a-claim-after-a-car-accident\/\">How long do I have to file a claim after a car accident?<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-8888\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myphillylawyer.com\/yue\/practice-areas\/vehicle-accidents\/faqs\/how-long-does-an-insurance-company-have-to-settle-a-claim-in-pennsylvania\/\">How long does an insurance company have to settle a claim in Pennsylvania?<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-8733\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myphillylawyer.com\/yue\/practice-areas\/vehicle-accidents\/faqs\/how-long-does-it-take-to-settle-a-car-accident-lawsuit\/\">How long does it take to settle a car accident lawsuit?<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-8890\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myphillylawyer.com\/yue\/practice-areas\/vehicle-accidents\/faqs\/how-much-time-will-it-take-for-me-to-recover-damages-in-my-pennsylvania-car-accident-case\/\">How much time will it take for me to recover damages in my Pennsylvania car accident case?<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-8832\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myphillylawyer.com\/yue\/practice-areas\/vehicle-accidents\/faqs\/how-should-i-prepare-for-my-first-meeting-with-my-pennsylvania-car-accident-attorney\/\">How should I prepare for my first meeting with my Pennsylvania car accident attorney?<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-8993\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myphillylawyer.com\/yue\/practice-areas\/vehicle-accidents\/faqs\/i-got-into-a-car-accident-and-hit-my-head-what-should-i-do\/\">I got into a car accident and hit my head; what should I do?<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-8360\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myphillylawyer.com\/yue\/practice-areas\/vehicle-accidents\/faqs\/i-was-in-a-car-accident-my-injuries-are-minor-should-i-see-a-doctor\/\">I was in a car accident; my injuries are minor. Should I see a doctor?<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-8534\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myphillylawyer.com\/yue\/practice-areas\/vehicle-accidents\/faqs\/i-was-involved-in-a-car-accident-what-should-i-do-first\/\">I was involved in a car accident, what should I do first?<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-8280\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myphillylawyer.com\/yue\/practice-areas\/vehicle-accidents\/faqs\/i-was-involved-in-a-hit-and-run-car-accident-can-i-still-get-compensation\/\">I was involved in a hit-and-run car accident; can I still get compensation?<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-8824\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myphillylawyer.com\/yue\/practice-areas\/vehicle-accidents\/faqs\/if-i-have-been-in-a-car-accident-do-i-need-a-lawyer\/\">If I have been in a car accident, do I need a lawyer?<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-8886\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myphillylawyer.com\/yue\/practice-areas\/vehicle-accidents\/faqs\/is-pennsylvania-a-no-fault-accident-state\/\">Is Pennsylvania a no-fault accident state?<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-8820\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myphillylawyer.com\/yue\/practice-areas\/vehicle-accidents\/faqs\/is-there-a-time-limit-on-my-car-accident-claim-in-pennsylvania\/\">Is there a time limit on my car accident claim in Pennsylvania?<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-8826\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myphillylawyer.com\/yue\/practice-areas\/vehicle-accidents\/faqs\/should-i-accept-a-settlement-from-an-insurance-company-regarding-my-car-accident\/\">Should I accept a settlement from an insurance company regarding my car accident?<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-8531\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myphillylawyer.com\/yue\/practice-areas\/vehicle-accidents\/faqs\/should-i-accept-an-insurance-settlement-right-away\/\">Should I accept an insurance settlement right away?<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-8408\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myphillylawyer.com\/yue\/practice-areas\/vehicle-accidents\/faqs\/the-accident-was-partially-my-fault-can-i-still-file-a-claim-for-compensation\/\">The accident was partially my fault, can I still file a claim for compensation?<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-8813\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myphillylawyer.com\/yue\/practice-areas\/vehicle-accidents\/faqs\/what-am-i-entitled-to-after-a-car-accident\/\">What am I entitled to after a car accident?<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9441\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myphillylawyer.com\/yue\/practice-areas\/vehicle-accidents\/faqs\/what-happens-if-someone-gets-in-an-accident-driving-your-car\/\">What happens if someone gets in an accident driving your car?<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-8702\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myphillylawyer.com\/yue\/practice-areas\/vehicle-accidents\/faqs\/what-should-i-do-after-an-accident\/\">What should I do after an accident?<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-8998\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myphillylawyer.com\/yue\/practice-areas\/vehicle-accidents\/faqs\/what-to-do-about-head-and-neck-pain-from-a-car-accident\/\">What to do about head and neck pain from a car accident?<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9034\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myphillylawyer.com\/yue\/practice-areas\/vehicle-accidents\/faqs\/what-to-do-if-you-bump-your-head-in-a-car-accident\/\">What to do if you bump your head in a car accident?<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-8536\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myphillylawyer.com\/yue\/practice-areas\/vehicle-accidents\/faqs\/what-types-of-compensation-can-i-expect-to-receive-after-a-car-accident\/\">What types of compensation can I expect to receive after a car accident?<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-8828\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myphillylawyer.com\/yue\/practice-areas\/vehicle-accidents\/faqs\/what-types-of-things-can-i-be-compensated-for-after-my-car-accident\/\">What types of things can I be compensated for after my car accident?<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-8357\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myphillylawyer.com\/yue\/practice-areas\/vehicle-accidents\/faqs\/why-do-i-need-a-car-accident-attorney\/\">Why do I need a car accident attorney?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Why do I need a car accident attorney? 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