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Pennsylvania Auto Accident Specialist

At The Shelton Firm, we understand that car crash victims are concerned about their medical bills, and injuries. Unfortunately, insurance companies are not your friend and often make arguments to reduce or deny coverage during the claims process when you need them most. This means that many times you will need to do more than making an insurance claim to get the compensation you deserve.

Even a minor car accident can leave you injured and struggling with sudden physical pain. This does not even include the financial challenges from huge medical bills. Unfortunately, many insurance providers rarely offer a fair cash settlement that covers ALL of your pain and suffering. Call us today for a Free Consultation.

What to Do After An Accident or Injury

    1.) Call the Police
    • Make sure a police report is created
    2.) Collect evidence and relevant information at the scene –
    • Take Pictures of the crash, including damage, skid marks, and road conditions
    • the other party’s name,
    • address,
    • phone number,
    • insurance information,
    • names and contact information of any witnesses
    3.) Go to a doctor
    • This is helpful even if you do not think that your injury is bad enough.
    4.) Everything you say can be used against you
    • Be careful not to accidentally admit fault or give them information that allows them to Shift Blame for the accident
    5.) Call The Shelton Firm personal injury attorneys
    • We can ensure you are protected and discuss your next steps of the legal process

How To Calculate Damages

    1.) Medical Bills
    • Bills for past treatment, ongoing treatment, and anticipated medical costs for future treatments.
    2.) Property Loss –
    • Damage to your vehicle and any other property inside of your vehicle.
    3.) Lost Wages (Present and Future Wages)
    • If you missed work because of your car accident injuries, you may be compensated for any lost earnings.
    4.) Loss of Enjoyment of Life
    • Detrimental impacts on your lifestyle and that cause you to lose the ability to enjoy or participate in activities and life pleasures.
    5.) Pain and Suffering
    • Compensation for the pain and suffering you endured and may still be dealing with as a result of your injuries and damages.ss
    5.) Punitive Damages
    • If the defendant’s behavior was so outrageous or willful that it rose beyond the level of gross negligence.

Frequently Asked Questions

We Promise People ask these all the time

How many points will i get?

The point system is used to track and penalize repeat traffic offenders, with consequences escalating as points accumulate on a driver’s record. Possible outcomes of accumulating points on your driving record include:


Mandatory exams
Hearings
Increased insurance premiums
Potential license suspension

Legal assistance from a traffic lawyer empowers drivers to contest traffic offenses and lessen the point system’s impact on their lives.

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Has your license been suspended?

You can be at-risk of losing your driver’s license over traffic citations, point violations or for any of the reasons explained below.  If your license gets suspended call The Shelton Firm today for a free consultation.


PennDOT may suspend or revoke a license for any of the following reasons:

  • Specific Traffic Tickets
  • Refusal of Breathe or Blood Test
  • Non-Payment of Child Support
  • Medical Suspension
  • Insurance Violations
  • Failure to respond to ticket
  • Failure to pay a Ticket

At The Shelton Firm, we understand how to navigate the Pennsylvania legal traffic system.  We will fight to have your license reinstated, to have points removed from your driving record, and your automobile insurance reduced. 

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Will my license get suspended?

Driving charges which require mandatory suspension in Pennsylvania include but are not limited to the following offenses:


DUI
Reckless Driving
Speeding over 31 Miles over the Limit
Driving Under Suspended License
Failure to Stop for School Bus
Failure to Maintain Financial Responsibility
Racing on Highways
Accidents involving Damage to Attended Vehicle or Property

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Did you plead Guilty/Found Guilty and need your case reopened? (Summary Appeal)

Have you mishandled your own defense at the Magistrate’s office, or mailed in a guilty plea in response to a traffic ticket? Is Penndot sending you letters about a license suspension for a recent ticket for which you pled guilty?


The summary appeal is your last shot at avoiding points, a suspension or a record for a traffic offense. A summary appeal is an appeal of a conviction for a traffic offense that occurred in Magisterial District Court. Once the appeal is filed it allows you to get a new trial before a Court of Common Pleas Judge.

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Common Causes Of Auto Accidents

Here are some of the main causes of car accidents. If you suspect your accident was caused by one of these factors contact us immediately so our Car Accident Lawyer can go over your options.

  1. Distracted driving
    • Texting, Cell Phone use, and Checking emails
  2. Speeding 
    • Speed is serious contributing factor common factor in car accidents that result in Death or serious injury.
  3. Weather Conditions
    • Many Drivers fail to adjust for Dangerous conditions such as snow, and rain which requires them reduce speed or leave more distance between cars.
  4. Driving under the influence 
    • DUI is a common cause of car accidents, especially in car accidents that occur late at night or in the early morning hours of the weekend.
  5. Tailgating 
    • Following a car too closely can be very dangerous and a wreck from behind can leave the driver who was hit with neck pain and back issues.

Were You Hit by a Drunk Driver?

There were over 45,000 DUI arrests in 2017 according to an American Addiction Centers study. A drunk driver can be sued in civil court while at the same time prosecuted in criminal courts. Pennsylvania Courts have held that, in certain circumstances, the act of driving while intoxicated may allow the recovery of Punitive Damages even in the absence of showing evil motive or malice.

Make sure that if you have any questions about a drivers level of intoxication you call police to report the accident.

Once Police arrive make sure you give them a detailed explanation of your pain and where you were hurt.

Auto Accidents with No Insurance

In Pennsylvania, a driver is only required to carry $15,000 of coverage by law. This amount is nowhere near what is required to cover an injured person after an accident.

You can purchase Underinsured motorist coverage or Uninsured motorist coverage which would apply to a car crash where the at-fault driver didn’t have enough insurance coverage to compensate you.

Your own UIM or UM coverage provides protection if you or your passengers suffer bodily injury in a collision with an at-fault, under insured or uninsured driver.

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The Shelton Firm is centrally located in Lancaster, PA.  Our CDL Lawyer services clients throughout Central PA.   Our diligent and aggressive representation is the secret ingredient that keeps our clients coming back for all their legal needs.

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