Car Accidents
Our society is heavily dependent on automobiles and invariably two or more vehicles come together with resulting property damage and injuries to the drivers and passengers. According to recent statistics from the United States Department of Transportation National Traffic Safety Administration, in a recent typical year, there were over 11 million accidents on our nation's highways with 6,764,000 of those resulting in injuries.
The attorneys at Larrimore & Farnish have successfully handled thousands of claims arising out of car crashes, as well as collisions between various other vehicles, including trucks, bicycles, trains, and large tractor trailers. We have a reputation for achieving excellent recoveries for our clients. Our experience includes all types of vehicular crashes, including everything from rear end or head on collisions, to sideswipes, to intersectional accidents, to design defect claims against PennDOT and local governments, to tractor trailer crashes, to railroad crossing cases, to product liability claims against the manufacturers of the vehicles.
Bus and Train Accidents
In our urban society, many individuals are also injured while they are passengers on various types of public transportation. We are experienced in handling victims of bus and train accidents, claims against SEPTA and Amtrak, claims against various taxi companies and claims for recoveries on behalf of anyone injured while riding as a paying passenger in a vehicle owned or operated by another. There are special laws and regulations which are important in claims against common carriers and transportation authorities and our attorneys have the experience necessary to aid you in such claims.
Motorcycle, Bicycle and Pedestrian Injuries
Larrimore & Farnish attorneys also have extensive experience in making financial recoveries to compensate pedestrians, motorcyclists or bicyclists who are hit by vehicles or sustain injuries. There are special rules of the road that set forth the rights and responsibilities of pedestrians crossing streets or walking along highways. Other provisions in the Vehicle Code regulate the conduct of bicyclists. Although motorcycles are subject to the rules of the road pertaining to any motor vehicle, the operators of these vehicles frequently sustain injuries which are far more severe than automobile drivers. We have the experience to help you determine your rights and to obtain full and fair compensation for the injuries you receive when you are injured, whether as a pedestrian, riding a bicycle or operating a motorcycle.