My 20-plus years as an auto accident lawyer in the Philadelphia area have taught me that many motorists don’t know their car insurance policy details. The problem is easy to understand: it’s much easier to renew a policy than it is to study its changes, options, and fine print. Yet staying on top of your…
Car accidents in Philadelphia are an all-too-common occurrence. In fact, a survey performed by car insurer All State in 2011 ranked Philadelphia as the 6th most car accident-prone city in the country. Yet many injuries resulting from these accidents don’t manifest until well after the incident. Here are the most common injuries to look out…
Attorney Mitchell get results. This testimonial is from a criminal client who beat his case thanks to a timely, well thought out strategy at a preliminary hearing. He’s happy that he’s coming home.
Attorney Joe Mitchell provides valuable insight on what you should do after being involved in a car accident.
A client talks about the services that were provided to her by Personal Injury Attorney Joe Mitchell.
In a previous post, I talked about the new law in Philadelphia that says police are not required to arrive at a car accident scene unless there is an immediate medical need. I’ve also talked about the importance of initiating a police report as one of the major tasks to perform after an accident. Today,…
Lots of people have trouble keeping track of bill stubs, receipts, and/or insurance statements on a regular basis. It only gets harder after an auto accident and the bills start to pour in. But in my twenty plus years as an accident attorney in Philadelphia, I’ve found that clients who keep organized records have a…
It’s not breaking news to say cell phones and driving don’t mix. States all over the country including Pennsylvania are moving to prohibit talking and/or texting while driving for good reason. The devices distract drivers and make dangerous accidents much more probable. But in addition to the dangers to the driver and the surrounding cars,…
The baffling language used by accident lawyers and insurance companies in the Philadelphia area is enough to make anyone’s head spin. In this post, I’ll explain one of the most important phrases you’ll hear in a car accident case: the duty of care. By learning about this issue, you’ll hopefully have a better understanding of…
Do not say anything to the police if you are being arrested