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Injury Lawyer explains important parts of your personal injury case

Learn about your personal injury case on this video library page. In these videos we do not talk about our accomplishments. We deliver important information to you to help you protect yourself and your Pennsylvania or New Jersey personal injury case.

Auto Accidents:

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In this informative attorney video, Bucks County accident lawyer, Michael L. Saile, Jr., tells you exactly how to value your Pennsylvania personal injury case.
Determining fair compensation for an injury caused by someone else is a mystery to most injured victims of accidents and lawyers who do not practice personal injury law. There is no magic calculator! When you file a lawsuit against someone else or against a company, a judge or jury determines the fair value of compensation. Judges and juries must use their own good judgment and their own experiences in life to determine an amount to compensate.
Personal injury lawyers use their experience and knowledge to determine the value personal injury cases for settlement purposes. Many factors go into this skilled calculation including recent jury verdicts and settlements for similar injuries in your area. Case specific factors also play a large part in valuing a Pennsylvania personal injury case.
The only way to get a good idea of what your case may be worth is to consult with an experienced and local personal injury lawyer. Insurance companies may tell you that your case is worth a certain figure, but this value is usually a low-ball offer. Don’t accept low-ball offers from auto insurance companies. Insurance companies are in the business of saving as much money as possible, NOT PAYING YOU MONEY!
The Bucks County personal injury lawyers at Saile & Saile LLP are experienced in valuing personal injury cases in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Contact us for a FREE case valuation and download a FREE copy of our PA Car Accident Book for more information.

Are you suffering from a whiplash injury?
Whiplash is an injury that is suffered in most Pennsylvania auto accidents. Whiplash occurs when the head is thrusted backward and forward due to the force of the crash. The neck muscles, ligaments and tendons are stretched, strained, and sometimes ripped during the whiplash motion.
The good news for auto accident victims is that whiplash injuries generally repair resolve themselves within a month or two after the accident. If you are still suffering severe pain in your neck (otherwise known as the cervical spine) months after your auto accident, you may have suffered a more severe injury such as a cervical disc herniation.

Bucks County personal injury lawyer, Michael L. Saile, Jr., is very experienced in helping injured New Jersey & Pennsylvania auto accident victims recover for their whiplash injuries. To learn more about recovering money compensation from a reckless driver who caused you a whiplash injury contact us or download a FREE copy of our PA Accident Book.

Don't Choose NJ Verbal Threshold Auto Insurance!
In this instructional video, Mercer County NJ accident lawyer, Michael L. Saile, Jr., explains what the term verbal threshold auto insurance means. NJ law requires all drivers to purchase auto insurance. In order to make auto insurance cheaper for NJ drivers the NJ legislature enacted the Verbal Threshold insurance law which basically restricts the rights of injured accident victims to sue a negligent driver for pain and suffering damages.
If you chose verbal threshold/limitation on lawsuit insurance in NJ, you basically must have a serious type of personal injury to be able to recover for your pain and suffering and other "non-economic" damages. You can still recover for lost wages, property damage, and other out-of-pocket costs.

We advise all of our clients and loved ones to review their auto insurance policies as soon as possible to check whether you inadvertently chose verbal threshold/limitation on lawsuit auto insurance. If you choose verbal threshold auto insurance, you may also bind family members who live in your household, including your young children.

At our New Jersey personal injury law firm, we offer FREE auto insurance reviews for New Jersey drivers. We represent injured people throughout both New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

What is Limited Tort Auto Insurance in Pennsylvania?
In this instructional video, Bucks County accident lawyer, Michael L. Saile, Jr., explains what the term limited tort auto insurance means. We advise all of our clients and loved ones to review your auto insurance policy as soon as possible to check whether you inadvertently chose limited tort auto insurance.
In order to save a couple hundred dollars a year, some drivers choose limited tort auto insurance. Limited tort restricts your right to sue for pain and suffering damages if you have been personally injured in a Pennsylvania auto accident. Basically, our PA courts require you to have a significant impairment of a bodily function in order to recover for your pain. We advise our clients to choose FULL TORT auto insurance so that you can have the chance to recover for you personal injuries.

Many of our injured clients who inadvertently chose Pennsylvania limited tort auto insurance suffer in pain everyday and are forced to take pain medication every day but are not able to recover a dime for their pain and suffering because the courts have decided that their injuries are not serious enough to recover.

At our Bucks County personal injury law firm, we offer FREE auto insurance reviews for Pennsylvania and New Jersey drivers. We represent injured people throughout PA & NJ.

To learn more about how to recover for your injuries, lost wages, and medical bills, please download a FREE copy of our Personal Injury Accident Book.

PA Personal Injury Lawyer Explains Exactly What to do After Car Accident
Bucks County personal injury lawyer, Michael L. Saile, Jr., instructs what to do after a Pennsylvania auto accident. Car insurance companies across PA have been known to do whatever possible to take advantage of inexperienced injured accident victims.
To best protect your personal injury claim, including recovering fair compensation for your pain and suffering, lost wages, and medical bills, it is best to educate yourself on the auto accident claims process. Retaining an experienced Pennsylvania injury lawyer will also provide you with the best protection.

To learn more about what to do after a Pennsylvania car accident, download a FREE copy of our Pennsylvania Auto Accident Guidebook.

Bucks County personal Injury explains
Bucks County personal injury lawyer, Michael L. Saile, Jr., discusses what to do after you are discharged from the hospital. In most serious accident cases, an ambulance will rush you to the hospital to after a Pennsylvania car accident.

At the hospital, the you will be evaluated, possibly x-rayed, possibly given pain medication and muscle relaxers, and finally given discharge instructions. Discharge instructions describe your injury and how to treat your injury. Usually a nurse will go over the discharge instructions with you and give you a paper copy to take home.
After the hospital you should attempt to follow up with a physician within a couple days. Depending on your injury, you may want to follow up with your family doctor, an orthopedic doctor, or perhaps a surgeon. Be persistent and obtain an appointment with a physician as soon as possible. The other driver's insurance company may use any major breaks in your treatment against you.

To learn more about finding the right medical treatment after a Pennsylvania car accident, download a FREE copy of our Pennsylvania Auto Accident Guidebook.

PA Injury Lawyer: Do Not Speak with other Driver's Insurance Company
Bucks County personal injury lawyer, Michael L. Saile, Jr., explains that you should not speak with the other driver's auto insurance company after a Pennsylvania auto accident. Once an auto insurance company gets your contact information, an insurance company adjuster will attempt to contact you by telephone.
The other driver's auto insurance company will obtain your name, address, and telephone number from the police accident report. When the other driver's auto insurance company calls you, DO NOT answer your phone. If you do answer the phone, tell the other driver's auto insurance company adjuster that your PA personal injury attorney has specifically instructed you NOT TO SPEAK with them and that your car accident lawyer will be in contact with them shortly.

To learn more about what to do after a Bucks County or Philadelphia area car accident, contact the Pennsylvania personal injury lawyers at Saile & Saile LLP. Download a FREE copy of our PA Auto Accident Book.

Philadelphia Injury Lawyer Creates Informative Website
Most people who have been injured in a car or truck accident have many questions following the crash. Some of the questions asked are, how do I file a claim, and what Philadelphia injury lawyer should I hire? These questions and more are answered on our personal injury website. The attorneys of Saile & Saile LLP have designed a website with injured victims in mind. The goal of this website is to help someone make a wise decision on what to do and how to do it following a serious Philadelphia, Mercer County or Bucks County car crash. Our website has an insurance claims center to teach victims the process involved in making an insurance claim. We also have a medical treatment center so victims can view the local doctors who treat accident cases. We have answers to frequently asked questions, news articles on the ever changing injury law, and useful information on our injury law blogs. We even have information about our legal fees posted on our website. We want our clients to learn everything they can about the process before hiring a Philadelphia injury lawyer. If you have a question, you can click our free injury lawyer chat link and one of our experienced Bucks County injury lawyers will talk with you for free. In addition, you can fill out our submission form, and we will contact you for your free legal consultation. You can view this form and other useful information on our website at http://www.pa-nj-injurylawyer.com/.

Pennsylvania Lawyer Describes the Joy of Helping Injured Victims
Attorney Michael L. Saile Jr. answers a question that people often ask him: “What makes you happy as a Bucks County personal injury lawyer?” He describes why he is a lawyer and the joy he gets from being able to help others in this informational video. Being able to help improve the lives of others is the most rewarding aspect about my job, and it is the reason why I do what I do. Helping someone who has nowhere to turn and has lost hope for their future is the greatest part about my job. This makes me happy to be an injury lawyer in Bucks County. Insurance companies are out to save the most money and only look at the bottom line. You will need someone to fight for you and your needs. I fight the insurance companies who try to minimize your case, and I will fight to help make your life better and more comfortable. When you hire me for help, I want to improve your future and that is what makes me happy to be a lawyer. If you need a personal injury attorney in Bucks County, contact the law firm of Saile & Saile LLP at (800) 860-5801. For answers to your questions, you can also check out our blogs, tips, and other educational videos on our website at http://www.pa-nj-injurylawyer.com/.

Bucks County Lawyer Warns Drivers to Buy Enough Car Insurance Coverage
Bucks County attorney Michael L. Saile Jr. warns motorists regarding the reality of not having enough insurance coverage. Watch this video clip to understand the importance of having under insured and uninsured insurance coverage. The law firm of Saile & Saile LLP recently represented a 28-year-old woman who was involved in a Bucks County car accident. She was rear-ended by a teenager who only had $15,000 in liability coverage. Unfortunately, she sustained serious injuries and even went through hip surgery. She now walks with a cane, and the doctors tell us there is not too much they can do for her. Luckily, she had $100,000 in uninsured and under insured auto insurance coverage. However, our Bucks County injury lawyers still had to fight the insurance company for this money. We eventually took this case to litigation where we were able to recover both the $100,000 and the $15,000 for our client. The law firm of Saile & Saile LLP urges drivers to purchase enough uninsured and under insured insurance coverage in Bucks County. You never know if you are going to be involved in a severe car accident, or who is going to hit you. The other driver may have very little or no insurance coverage. Protect yourself and purchase enough insurance coverage. To read our blogs, view our frequently asked questions, or see our other informative video clips, visit our website at http://www.pa-nj-injurylawyer.com/ or call one of our experienced Bucks County injury lawyers at (800) 860-5801.

An Auto Accident Attorney Explains What to do After a Car Accident
After a car accident, the first thing you need to do is get yourself to a safe place. Next, you should call 911. Your own safety should be your first priority. Minimize compensation with the other driver until the police arrive. Take pictures of the damage to your car, the other car, the point of contact, license plates and the other driver. Give the police officer a full report of the accident and how it happened. Ask the officer for the other driver’s information, his or her name and phone number, the officer’s contact information and the case number. This information is very valuable when filing a claim. Be sure to order your FREE copy of the book, How to Maximize Your PA Car Accident Case. This book can be ordered on our website by simply filling out the online order form. Call our knowledgeable Bucks County auto accident attorneys at Saile & Saile LLP today at (800) 860-5801, or visit our website at http://www.pa-nj-injurylawyer.com, for more information.

Bucks County Auto Accident Lawyer Explains Case Acceptance Guidelines
Good injury lawyers should have case acceptance guidelines. This means they will not accept every case that comes in the door just so they can charge a fee. Our Bucks County accident lawyers at the law firm of Saile & Saile LLP have case acceptance guidelines because we believe in dedicating sufficient time to each case. We are looking for informed and interested clients. Please take the time to take advantage of the resources on our website. We want clients who are ready to team up with us to work hard and achieve the best possible result. Winning a personal injury case is not easy, which is why we ask that you gain all the knowledge you can. Be sure to order your FREE copy of the book, How to Maximize Your PA Car Accident Case. This book can be ordered on our website by simply filling out the online order form. Call our experienced Bucks County auto accident lawyers today at (800) 860-5801, or visit our website at http://www.pa-nj-injurylawyer.com, for more information.

Contingency Agreements Explained by an Auto Accident Lawyer
In a typical auto accident or personal injury case, a lawyer will often offer a contingency fee agreement. This means that you do not pay a lawyer for his or her services unless there is a recovery from the case. This is done because most people do not have emergency funds available to cover the high cost of legal fees. We offer the Saile & Saile Client First Fee Agreement because we believe that a lawyer should only be paid for the work that he or she does. We only charge clients if we recover funds in the case, and we take less money if there is an early settlement. Be sure to order your FREE copy of the book, How to Maximize Your PA Car Accident Case. This book can be ordered on our website by simply filling out the online order form. Call our experienced Bucks County accident lawyers at Saile & Saile LLP today at (800) 860-5801, or visit our website at http://www.pa-nj-injurylawyer.com, for more information.

Free Book From Bucks County Auto Accident Lawyer
How to Maximize Your PA Car Accident Case was written because we wanted to provide you with insightful information and level the playing field between you and the insurance companies. Powerful insurance companies are often able to overwhelm innocent personal injury victims. Knowledge of the process will aid you in the fight against insurance companies. To better service your needs, we have provided this book as a free download. Please fill out a form here, and we will send it to you right away. Call our knowledgeable Bucks County injury lawyers at Saile & Saile LLP today at (800) 860-5801, or visit our website at http://www.pa-nj-injurylawyer.com, for more information.

Gain Information Before your Consultation with a Personal Injury Lawyer
We would like our initial consultation with you to be as helpful as possible. Our Bucks County injury attorneys make the effort to keep many relevant and up-to-date resources on our website. Please review our website before the first meeting so it can be as productive as possible. We want you not only to feel comfortable with us, but also comfortable with the decisions you are making. At your meeting, we will go over all details including the accident, your insurance options and your medical history. We also want to make sure you are getting the best possible medical care to ensure a speedy recovery. Be sure to order your FREE copy of the book, How to Maximize Your PA Car Accident Case. This book can be ordered on our website by simply filling out the online order form. Call our knowledgeable Bucks County injury lawyers at Saile & Saile LLP today at (800) 860-5801, or visit our website at http://www.pa-nj-injurylawyer.com, for more information.

An Auto Accident Attorney Explains How Medical Bills are Paid
Who pays your medical bills if you are the victim of a New Jersey or Pennsylvania car or truck accident? Your auto insurance may cover your bills up to a certain dollar amount, depending on the state you live in. After that limit is exhausted, we look to your health insurance company to take over. Every plan is different, and it is always wise to make sure you have a good insurance plan before an accident occurs. If you do not have any health insurance or if it is not adequate, look into government benefits. You can always or ask your doctor to treat you on a Letter of Protection, which means that you pay your medical bills only after the case is settled. Make sure to order your FREE copy of the book, How to Maximize Your PA Car Accident Case. This book can be ordered on our website by simply filling out the online order form. Call our knowledgeable Bucks County injury lawyers at Saile & Saile LLP today at (800) 860-5801, or visit our website at http://www.pa-nj-injurylawyer.com, for more information.

An Auto Accident Attorney Explains how to Report an Accident
If you are the victim of a Bucks County car or truck accident, you do not have to report it to the other person’s insurance company. A personal injury lawyer should make this report for you. The other insurance company should learn about the accident from the other driver or from the police report. If the other driver’s insurance company calls you, we suggest that you do not give them any information. Tell them that your lawyer has instructed you not to speak with them. Any statement that you give to the other driver’s insurance company can be used against you. They will do all they can to minimize the value of your case. You do have the duty to report the auto accident to your own insurance company. We suggest that you first consult with a New Jersey or Pennsylvania accident lawyer who may be able to do this for you. Be sure to order your FREE copy of the book, How to Maximize Your PA Car Accident Case. This book can be ordered on our website by simply filling out the online order form. Call our knowledgeable Bucks County auto accident attorneys at Saile & Saile LLP today at (800) 860-5801, or visit our website at http://www.pa-nj-injurylawyer.com, for more information.

An Auto Accident Attorney Explains how to Seek Medical Help
If you feel even a twinge of pain after a car or truck accident, we recommend that you call 911 and have an ambulance transport you to the hospital. What seems to be insignificant pain at the time of the accident can reveal itself to be more serious once the shock wears off. You will most likely be given X-Ray, pain medication, and discharged with instructions on how to treat your injury and what to do next. Many family doctors do not specialize in accident cases. Seek a referral to a doctor or specialists, such as an orthopedist or surgeon, who is experienced with accident injuries. These doctors will help you recover quickly and will also document your injury to make filing insurance claims easier. Be sure to order your FREE copy of the book, How to Maximize Your PA Car Accident Case. This book can be ordered on our website by simply filling out the online order form. Call our knowledgeable Bucks County accident attorneys at Saile & Saile LLP today at (800) 860-5801, or visit our website at http://www.pa-nj-injurylawyer.com, for more information.

PA Auto Accident Attorney Explains how to Avoid Hurting Your Case
There are ways you can seriously hurt your case after a Bucks County car or truck accident:. • Do not exaggerate your injury. • Do not conceal a previous injury. • Do not hide a previous car accident. • Do not be untruthful during the litigation. Violating these tips can hurt or kill your claim. Insurance companies have complex databases, and they will find out if you are lying. They will hire doctors to examine you if they are suspicious of exaggeration, and hire lawyers to look for any inconsistency in your testimony. Do your best to avoid these pitfalls! Be sure to order your FREE copy of the book, How to Maximize Your PA Car Accident Case. This book can be ordered on our website by simply filling out the online order form. Call our experienced Bucks County accident attorneys at Saile & Saile LLP today at (800) 860-5801, or visit our website at http://www.pa-nj-injurylawyer.com, for more information.

When Should You Make a Claim? PA-NJ Auto Accident Attorney Explains
If you have recently been in a car or truck accident in Pennsylvania or New Jersey, you are probably feeling overwhelmed and confused. Should you file a claim? Since most personal injury firms offer free consultations, we recommend that you consult with an auto accident lawyer to learn your options. Make your decision only after gaining as much information as you can. Claims are usually filed against insurance companies, and they will almost always fight claims against medical bills, loss of wages and pain and suffering. Knowledge is your best weapon, and we can help. Be sure to order your FREE copy of the book, How to Maximize Your PA Car Accident Case. This book can be ordered on our website by simply filling out the online order form. Call our knowledgeable Bucks County injury attorneys at Saile & Saile LLP today at (800) 860-5801, or visit our website at http://www.pa-nj-injurylawyer.com, for more information.

Fatal Accidents:

Personal Injury Lawyer explains Ryan Dunn's Fatal Accident & PA Dram Shop Law
Ryan Dunn Fatal Accident and Pennsylvania's Dram Shop Law

Bucks County personal injury lawyer, Michael L. Saile, Jr., discusses the recent fatal Pennsylvania accident involving Jackass TV star, Ryan Dunn and his passenger. The Pennsylvania personal injury lawyers at Saile & Saile LLP offer condolences to the Ryan Dunn and his passenger's family and friends.

While driving home from a West Chester, PA bar, Ryan Dunn's Porsche left the road the plowed into a wooded area killing both Mr. Dunn and his passenger. It was reported by the investigating police officers that Mr. Dunn's blood alcohol level (BAC) was over twice the legal limit in Pennsylvania.

Pennsylvania's Dram Shop Law

In Pennsylvania, a liquor serving establishment may not serve a patron who is visibility intoxicated. If a bar does serve someone who is visibly intoxicated, the bar may be held responsible if the intoxicated person causes damages to other persons or property.

In Ryan Dunn's case, there was a photo of him drinking that was posted to his Twitter page prior to his fatal accident. In order to prove a Pennsylvania Dram Shop legal action against the West Chester bar, there would have be witness testimony presented in court to convince a judge or jury that the bartender continued to serve Mr. Dunn alcohol when Dunn showed outward signs of being drunk. If witnesses cannot credibly testify of Mr. Dunn's outward signs of intoxication, then the bar will not be held responsible for the fatal Pennsylvania accident.

To learn more about how to recover against a bar for serving someone who caused a fatal Pennsylvania accident, contact the Bucks County accident lawyers at Saile & Saile LLP for a FREE consultation.

General:

Consumer Advocates TV Show
In the summer of 2011, personal injury attorney, Michael L. Saile, Jr., was invited down to Washington, D.C. for a weekend to film a segment of the Consumer Advocates, a legal oriented television show. The host of the show, Benjamin Glass, Esq. interviewed Michael L. Saile, Jr., Esq for about ten minutes. Mr. Saile’s interview was a segment of the show. This episode of the Consumer Advocates was aired on different networks throughout the country including FOX, CBS, NBC, and ABC.
In the interview, Bucks County personal injury lawyer, Michael L. Saile, Jr., discusses how the Law Firm of Saile & Saile LLP is different than other Philadelphia area personal injury law firms. Mr. Saile discusses his firm’s commitment to deliver the best customer service in the industry. Unlike many NJ and PA personal injury law firms, Saile & Saile LLP only takes on as many cases as they can deliver the best customer service. Saile & Saile LLP also gives away free information including books and cd’s to anyone who has been involved in a NJ or PA accident.
To learn more about being represented by Saile & Saile LLP for your NJ or PA personal injury case, contact us by filling out the short form on the right side of this webpage.

What happens at the hospital after an accident?
In this instructional video, Bucks County personal injury attorney, Michael L. Saile, Jr., explains that you should go to the hospital to be evaluated after an auto accident. Auto accidents often cause neck and back injuries that may not cause immediate pain after the accident.

Although you may not feel initial pain, your personal injuries should be treated. At the hospital, a nurse or doctor will evaluate you. Then you may have to undergo x-rays and possibly a CAT-scan. You may be prescribed medications for pain and muscle relaxers. After you are treated, you will be given discharge instructions that will inform you about your injuries and what steps you should take as follow up care for your injuries.

The Pennsylvania personal injury attorneys at Saile & Saile LLP represent injured victims of auto accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, and bicycle accidents. Our Pennsylvania injury law firm’s office is conveniently located in lower Bucks County, PA, just north of Philadelphia. Download a FREE copy of Pennsylvania Accident Guidebook before you speak with an insurance company.

Looking for Fair Personal Injury Legal Fees?
In this informative attorney video, Bucks County personal injury lawyer, Michael L. Saile, Jr., explains what a contingent fee agreement is, and why Saile & Saile LLP's contingent fee agreement, known as the Client First Fee Agreement, may be best for your Pennsylvania accident case.

You may have seen it on TV, No Recovery - No Fee.

With a contingent fee agreement, you do not have to pay a PA personal injury lawyer unless there is a monetary recovery on your case. Contingent fee agreements are great for people who cannot afford the high cost of quality legal representation.

Saile & Saile LLP's Client First Fee Agreement is better than most legal fee agreements for the injured person. Most contingent fee agreement have a set percentage fee. In Pennsylvania contingent fee agreements range from 33% to up to 50% of your personal injury case recovery.

Our Client First Fee Agreement offers injured clients a lower percentage fee, if their case settles early. If the case requires more legal work, the contingent fee agreement percentage is higher. We think this is fair! We believe that an injury attorney should only get paid for the work he or she does on your case, and NOT get a windfall if your case settles quick and easy.

Contact us to find out more about the Saile & Saile LLP Pennsylvania Client First Fee Agreement.

We are the Pennsylvania and New Jersey Personal Injury Lawyer
Thank you for visiting our website. We are the Pennsylvania and New Jersey personal injury lawyers who represent people injured in car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, and pedestrian accidents. We are conveniently located in lower Bucks County, PA but service the entire states of NJ and PA.

If you are looking information about what to do after you accident you have came to the right place. Download a FREE copy of our accident guidebook. You can also watch informative videos about different personal injury topics at our video library and gain useful information on our FAQs page.

If you are looking to speak with someone immediately please telephone us at 215-860-5800 or 800-860-5801 or click on our chat feature.

Saile & Saile LLP Personal Injury Lawyers Reviewed By Client
Bucks County personal injury lawyer, Michael L. Saile Jr., is reviewed by an injured client who recently settled his case. In this client testimonial, Mr. Goldstein explains that he was in a Pennsylvania automobile accident and what not sure where to go. He found Saile & Saile LLP's website on the Internet. This was his first injury case and the transaction went smoothly. He states that he felt like he was in very good hands and the staff was great.

Mr. Goldstein highly recommends the Law Firm of Saile & Saile LLP. If you have been injured in a NJ or PA accident, contact the personal injury lawyers at Saile & Saile LLP. Download a FREE copy of our Pennsylvania Car Accident book.

How Punitive Damages May Apply to Your Personal Injury Case
In this instructional video, Bucks County personal injury lawyer, Michael L. Saile, Jr., explains how punitive damages can be awarded in Pennsylvania car accident cases. In his explanation, Mr. Saile uses the example of the fatal PA auto accident involving TV star, Ryan Dunn.
Punitive damages are special damages under Pennsylvania law that are damages in addition to regular negligence damages. Punitive damages are meant to punish bad conduct. When a driver causes a serious PA auto accident due to his or her reckless behavior, an injured victim may be able to recover punitive damages from the reckless driver.

It was been reported that before Ryan Dunn tragically killed himself and his passenger, he was driving at speeds in excess of 100 m.p.h. and his blood alcohol content (BAC) was in excess of double Pennsylvania's legal limit for DUI (driving under the influence).

To learn more about how punitive damages are assessed in personal injury cases in PA or NJ contact us and learn how to recover for your injuries, lost wages, and medical bills, please download a FREE copy of our Accident Book.

Bucks County Personal Injury Lawyer Explains the Importance of a Daily Journal
Bucks County personal injury lawyer, Michael L. Saile, Jr., advises that all injured victims of Pennsylvania auto accidents should keep a daily journal. A daily journal is a notebook that should be kept with a page devoted to everyday from the date of your accident to the time your case is settled or goes to trial.
In your daily journal you should keep track of your pain levels each day. Be sure to write a full description of your pain such as dull, sharp, nagging, etc. Also keep track of the severity of your pain on a 0-10 scale.

In your personal injury daily journal, you should also keep track of the medication that you took that day, medical testing, and any doctors or therapists that you saw that day.

Most importantly keep track of your daily living activities each day. Keep track of the activities that you COULD NOT DO AT ALL do and the activities that you could do, but with extreme pain or limitation.

Pennsylvania personal injury lawyers can use your daily journal to help prove how the accident has truly affected your life. Daily journals are sometimes tedious, but they are a must in helping maximize your personal injury case recovery.

To learn more about how to keep a personal injury daily journal contact us and download a FREE copy of our Pennsylvania Auto Accident Guidebook.

How to Recover Lost Income from a Pennsylvania Auto Accident
In this "How to" video, Bucks County personal injury lawyer, Michael L. Saile, Jr., explains how you can recover lost income if you have missed work in Pennsylvania due to auto accident injuries.
If you miss time from work, you should get a note from your treating injury doctor stating that you should NOT be working. Then you should look to your auto insurance policy to see if you have lost wage coverage on your auto insurance policy. Next, you should check to see if you have any insurance benefits through any disability policies through your employer or other sources. Perhaps you purchased your own private disability policy?

You can always recover your lost wages from the party who caused the PA car accident, but it may take years to get your lost wage compensation from the other driver. Most insurance companies for people who cause accidents will not offer you compensation for lost wages or lost income unless and until you settle the entire personal injury case.

To learn more about how to recover money for lost wages due to your injuries from a PA or NJ car accident, contact the Bucks County personal injury lawyers at Saile & Saile LLP and please download a FREE copy of our Accident Book.

Bucks County Personal Injury Lawyer Explains the Meaning of Fully Covered Auto Insurance
In this instructional video, Bucks County personal injury lawyer, Michael L. Saile, Jr., explains that being "fully covered" really does not mean much in the legal world. Many of our injured clients tell us that they have "full coverage" auto insurance meaning that they are fully protected with sufficient auto insurance to cover all claims. Sadly, full coverage usually only means that you car is insured for property damage claims.
In reality, there is no way to guarantee that you are fully covered for all claims, but the best thing to do is to purchase as much auto insurance that you can afford. It is extremely important to protect yourself and your family members from uninsured and underinsured drivers. An uninsured driver could leave you permanently injured and your family financially devastated with nowhere to turn.

At our Bucks County personal injury law firm, we offer FREE auto insurance reviews for Pennsylvania and New Jersey drivers. We represent injured people throughout both states.

To learn more about the personal injury claims process in PA or NJ and learn how to recover for your injuries, lost wages, and medical bills, please download a FREE copy of our Accident Book.

Are personal injury settlements taxable? PA Injury Attorney Explains...
A common question that we get at our PA injury law firm is:

What taxes will I have to pay on my personal injury settlement?

In this instructional video, Bucks County personal injury attorney, Michael L. Saile, Jr., explains that in most PA auto accident cases, income taxes are NOT due on a personal injury settlement. In certain accident cases where the injured person receives compensation for lost income, that portion attributable to the lost income may be taxable. There are also other types of cases where settlement money may be taxable.

The Pennsylvania personal injury lawyers at Saile & Saile LLP represent injured victims of auto accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, and bicycle accidents. Our Pennsylvania injury law firm's office is conveniently located in lower Bucks County, PA, just north of Philadelphia.

If you have questions as to whether or not your potential personal injury settlement may or may not be taxable, contact us for a free no obligation injury case review.

Bucks County Lawyer Shares a Recent Personal Injury Settlement
Attorney Michael L. Saile Jr., of Saile & Saile LLP, shares a recent personal injury settlement his firm was able to help their client recover fair compensation. He explains more about the success of this settlement in this video clip. Our Bucks County law firm recently helped an injured female victim receive a settlement she deserves. Our client fell down in a movie theater, hit a chair on her way down, and sustained horrible nerve damage to her lower spine. As a result of this fall, she was forced to walk using a walker. The movie theater’s insurance company did not offer any money towards her damages. Our Bucks County personal injury lawyers got involved and filed a lawsuit. After three years and the case almost going to trial, we took this case before a mediator and received a six figure settlement for our client. Hiring an experienced Pennsylvania personal injury lawyer ensures that your needs are the main focus, such as your doctor’s bills, medical condition, and your well being. Insurance companies are out to save as much money as they can, and you will need a lawyer to stand up to them and fight for you. Thankfully, our client can now live a comfortable life and get the medical treatment she needs. You don’t have to do it alone. We can help get you the highest possible settlement. Contact the law firm of Saile & Saile LLP today regarding your personal injury claim at (800) 860-5801, or visit our website and get answers to your legal questions at http://www.pa-nj-injurylawyer.com/.