Archives for July 2015

Ten Ways to Ruin Your Pennsylvania Car Accident Case

July 14, 2015 by Tim Rayne

If you have a Pennsylvania Car Accident case, it is critical to get advice from an experienced Car Accident Lawyer. If you do not get and follow proper advice, you can ruin your case. Based upon my experience, the following are Ten Ways to Hurt or Kill Your Pennsylvania Car Accident Case:

Failing to document the car accident with photos of the vehicles and the scene.
Failing to obtain immediate medical treatment if you are injured.
Delaying contacting an experienced Pennsylvania Car Accident Lawyer.
Dealing directly with the other insurance company.
Not following medical advice.
Hiding past accidents.
Hiding past injuries.
Exaggerating or misrepresenting your injuries or disability caused by the accident.
Hiding subsequent accidents or injuries.
Failing to follow the advice of your experienced Pennsylvania Car Accident Attorney.

If you would like more information or advice concerning your Pennsylvania Car Accident or Personal Injury case, please contact Chester County Car Accident Lawyer Tim Rayne at 610-840-0124 or trayne@macelree.com, or check out Tim’s website at https://timraynelaw.com. Tim has Personal Injury law offices in Kennett Square and West Chester, Pennsylvania.

Injured in a Chester County Car Accident – Why Call a Lawyer?

July 13, 2015 by Tim Rayne

Chester County Car Accident Lawyer Tim Rayne

If you have been injured in a car accident in Chester County Pennsylvania, you may be debating about whether you need to consult with or hire a Personal Injury attorney.

Here are five reasons why it’s a good idea to seek advice from an experienced Pennsylvania Car Accident Lawyer immediately after an accident:

Advice is free and there is no obligation to hire an attorney. Consultations with Pennsylvania Personal Injury lawyers are free of charge and you are not forced to retain the attorney.

There are mistakes you can make if you don’t get proper advice. For example, giving statements or signing forms can hurt your case.

Education and Advice. An experienced Pennsylvania Car Accident Attorney will educate you on your legal rights and the claims and litigation process.

No more calls from pushy insurance company adjusters. Once you hire a Pennsylvania Car Accident Lawyer, the insurance company is obligated to leave you alone (no more phone calls, letters or visits from adjusters).

Fair Compensation for your Injuries and Damages. An experienced Pennsylvania Car Accident Attorney is an expert at advocating and fighting with insurance companies to obtain maximum compensation for you (lost wages, medical bills, other expenses, and pain and suffering).

For more information on why it’s important to consult with an experienced Pennsylvania Car Accident Lawyer as soon as possible after an accident, contact Tim Rayne at 610 840 0124 or trayne@macelree.com or check out Tim’s website at www.timraynelaw.com. For over 20 years, Tim Rayne has been helping injured victims of Pennsylvania car accidents from his Chester County offices in Kennett Square or West Chester.

Unsealed Cosby Deposition Will Help Sexual Assault Victims in Defamation Lawsuits

July 12, 2015 by Tim Rayne

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Bill Cosby is back in the news – bigtime. But it’s not for his comedy, his iconic Sitcom The Cosby Show, his charity work or his support of Temple University. Instead, Bill Cosby is all over the news again because of the shocking drugging and sexual assault claims being asserted against him by dozens of women.

Most recently, the Cosby headlines originated from Philadelphia Federal Judge Eduardo Robreno’s decision to unseal Cosby’s deposition testimony in the 2005 Philadelphia sexual assault lawsuit of Constand v. Cosby. The depositions testimony contains staggering admissions by Cosby that he obtainined drugs and used them with young women whom he was targeting for sex.

This shocking admission corroborates what dozens of women have been saying for years, namely that Cosby posed as a mentor or father figure but then drugged them and forced them into performing various sexual acts. Many of the victims have never sought justice, but a few have.

Last year, multiple alleged victims filed Defamation claims against Cosby because sexual assault claims were time barred by the Statute of Limitations. The Defamation claims alleged that Cosby’s denials of their claims as well as Cosby’s character assassination addressed at them constituted Defamation and caused them injury.

Ironically, Cosby’s own deposition testimony in the Constand v. Cosby case is likely to help the Defamation plaintiffs in their cases against him by providing proof that their claims against Cosby were TRUE, not fabricated, because Cosby himself admitted to obtaining drugs to give to young women he was targeting for sex.

As a Pennsylvania Personal Injury attorney who helps injured victims, including victims of sexual assault, I hope that the Defamation plaintiffs are able to get some measure of justice and that Bill Cosby is forced to atone for his behavior.

Tim Rayne is a Pennsylvania Personal Injury Attorney with law offices in Kennett Square and West Chester, Pennsylvania. Tim helps clients with all types of Personal Injury Claims, including sexual assault. Tim can be contacted at 610 840 0124 or trayne@macelree.com or you can check out Tim’s website at https://timraynelaw.com.

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Three Things To Do After a Pennsylvania Slip and Fall Accident

July 8, 2015 by Tim Rayne

If you’ve been injured in a Pennsylvania Slip and Fall accident, there are three things you should do immediately to protect your legal rights. As a Pennsylvania Slip and Fall Lawyer, I can tell you that the three things you should do are: take photos of the condition that caused the fall, report the slip and fall accident to the property owner and get medical treatment for your injuries.

Take Photos of the Condition that Caused the Fall

It’s crucial to take photos of the condition that caused the fall in order to preserve the evidence. The central issue in any Slip and Fall case is what was the defective and dangerous condition that caused the fall and why didn’t you see and avoid it. The best evidence proving the condition is a photo. As the saying goes, a picture is worth a thousand words. If you don’t take a photo of the condition, it can become a battle between you and the property owner regarding the actual condition of the property. As a Pennsylvania Slip and Fall Lawyer, I’v seen that fight many times and always wished that my client had pulled out the phone and taken a photo. You can minimize the controversy if you have the presence of mind to snap some photos and/or shoot video with your phone.

Report the Slip and Fall Accident to the Property Owner

The second thing you should do is to report the Slip and Fall accident to the property owner. You need to document that the accident happened so you cannot be accused of making the incident up. You should insist that the owner take down a full report of the incident and you should ask for a copy of the report. If the property owner won’t provide you with a copy, you should at least take down the name and contact information of the person to whom you reported the accident.

Get Immediate Medical Treatment

As a Pennsylvania Slip and Fall lawyer, I can tell you that the third thing you need to do after a Slip and Fall accident is to obtain immediate medical treatment. It’s important to get treatment for medical reasons, but you must also document your injuries for any potential legal action. If you don’t obtain medical treatment, you can be sure that the insurance company for the property owner will claim that you must not have been injured in the fall.

Tim Rayne is a Pennsylvania Slip and Fall Lawyer who helps Slip and Fall accident victims receive fair compensation from insurance companies. Tim has extensive experience in settling Personal Injury claims with insurance companies and trying cases in court in Pennsylvania. Tim is Board Certified in Trial Advocay and has a Masters Degree in Trial Advocay. Super Lawyers Magazine has named Tim Rayne one of the Top 100 Lawyers in Philadlephia and Pennsylvania. Tim takes pride in educating his Pennsylvania Slip and Fall clients on their legal rights and fighting for fair compensation.

Three Things To Bring To Your First Appointment With a Pennsylvania Car Accident Lawyer

July 7, 2015 by Tim Rayne

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Based on my experience for over 20 years as a Pennsylvania Car Accident and Personal Injury Lawyer, there are three things that a car accident victim should bring to the first appointment with a Pennsylvania Car Accident Lawyer: the Police Report, Car and Health Insurance Information and a List of Medical Providers. These documents will assist a Car Accident Lawyer in advising you on your legal rights and how to proceed.

Police Report

The Police Report educates the attorney on the facts of the accident, identifies the drivers and also lists potential witnesses. The Police Report helps a Car Accident Lawyer begin investigating the case and provides the insurance information for the other driver so that the insurance company can be contacted.

Car and Health Insurance Information

Having Car and Health Insurance Information allows a Car Accident Lawyer to advise the potential client on who will pay for medical bills and lost wages and whether or not there will be any issues recovering other compensation due to Limited Tort. An experienced Pennsylvania Car Accident Lawyer will also want to know whether a potential client is covered by Uninsured or Underinsured coverage in case the other driver has insufficient car insurance to provide fair compensation.

List of Medical Providers

In order to evaluate the value of your Pennsylvania Car Accident Case, a Car Accident Lawyer needs to review your medical records and bills and needs to know if you had any prior injuries. So, one of the things you should bring to your first appointment is a List of Medical Providers.

Tim Rayne is a Pennsylvania Car Accident Lawyer with offices in Chester County in Kennett Square and West Chester. For 20 years, Tim has been helping Pennsylvania Car Accident victims understand their legal rights and receive fair treatment from car insurance companies. Tim has extensive experience negotiating Pennsylvania Car Accident settlements with insurance companies and trying Car Accident cases in court in Pennsylvania. Tim has been named a Top 100 Attorney in Philadelphia and Pennsylvania by Super Lawyers. Tim has a Masters Degree and is Board Certified in Trial Advocacy. Contact Tim at 610 840 0124 or trayne@macelree.com or check out Tim’s website at https://timraynelaw.com.

What is “Fair Compensation” in a Pennsylvania Insurance Claim or Lawsuit After a Pennsylvania Car Accident?

July 7, 2015 by Tim Rayne

As a Pennsylvania Personal Injury Lawyer representing Car Accident victims inside and outside of Chester County, one of the most common questions I hear is “How much compensation am I entitled to because of the injuries from my car accident?” The answer is, it depends.

First, in order to have a valid legal claim for Negligence after a Pennsylvania Car Accident, we need to prove that the other party caused the accident and you sustained injuries and damages in the collision. Assuming that both can be proven, then the amount of compensation you are entitled to depends on the severity of your injuries and damages and how they impact your life.

Under Pennsylvania law, a car accident victim is entitled to fair compensation to make up for every way in which the collision negatively impacted their life. Elements of compensation include past and future medical bills, lost wages and other out-of-pocket expenses as well as non-economic damages which fall under several categories, including physical and emotional pain and suffering, embarrassment and humiliation, scarring and disfigurement and loss of life’s pleasures (which is the negative impact that the accident has on your life and acitivities.)

In a car accident insurance claim, a Car Accident Attorney will attempt to negotiate a favorable settlement for the client, obtaining an offer of as much compensation as is possible given the injuries and damages sustained by the client. If a fair and reasonable settlement cannot be negotiated, a Lawsuit will need to be filed.

A Lawsuit can also lead to a settlement or can result in a Trial at which a Jury will reach a Verdict deciding what is fair compensation. An experienced Car Accident Attorney will use the testimony of the injured party, family, friends, medical providers and other witnesses to tell the story of the case to the Jury to maximize the Verdict.

For more information on how to value a Pennsylvania Car Accident Case or get fair treatment from the insurance companies after a Pennsylvania Car Crash, contact Chester County Car Accident Attorney Tim Rayne at 610 840 0124 or trayne@macelree.com or check out his website at https://timraynelaw.com. Tim has Chester County Pennsylvania law offices in West Chester and Kennett Square. Tim is Board Certified in Trial Advocacy and has been named a Top 100 Lawyer in Philadelphia and Pennsylvania by Super Lawyers Magazine.

Tim Rayne

Pennsylvania Car Accident & Personal Injury Lawyer