If you or anyone you know have been injured due to an automobile accident or slip and fall, you may be eligible for a financial settlement. Philly Lawyers is offering immediate free consultation.
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Bucks County Drunk Driving Accident Attorney

OUR DUI AND DWI ACCIDENT LAWYERS HELP YOU WIN

At Kats, Jamison & Associates, we are a comprehensive law firm that cares for the client with a track record of multi-million dollar settlements and verdicts. We will represent you with humanity, humility and honor, regardless of your case size.
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Real Automobile Accident Cases Won

$10,000,000 SETTLEMENT
For a 9 year old Northeast Philadelphia boy who suffered traumatic brain injuries after being hit by a truck as he crossed the street.
$3.5 MILLION AWARD
From a Chester County jury to a nurse and mother of two after she was seriously injured when she was rear-ended by a National waste disposal truck.
$1,055,000 SETTLEMENT 
Settled in 7 months for responsible party’s policy limits and under-insured motorist policy limits
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Real Accident Stories

“I was in an automobile accident in Philadelphia and I came to Kats Jamison and Associates.They were able to get me a quick recovery for the property damages to my car. They worked with my doctors to make sure I received the best medical care. All my medical bills were paid through the automobile insurance policies and my lawyers made sure it was all done properly. They explained to me the process of the settlement and litigation and once the offer was received it was communicated to me immediately. I was extremely happy with the result of my case.”
Max
Automobile Accident Injury Client
“I was involved in a serious head on collision October 7th 2018. This resulted in an exceptional loss of business and months spent in Rehab. I went through 3 different attorneys trying to reach a settlement agreement. Then I finally met with Marina Kats two years since the accident. They were absolutely outstanding with the wherewithal & power to reach a settlement. Marina Kats & Brian Hanratty are outstanding! Not question that they are the go to firm when you need action steps to get everything resolved, and to be kept totally abreast!”
John
Head on Collision Injury Client
“I was involved in a motor vehicle accident and wasn’t able to do a lot and had to stop working. From the start Marina set up an appointment for me to see a neurologist when no one was willing to see me. When I needed help or had questions she and Barb were always there to answer mine and my moms questions, to help fill out paperwork, and to get me the benefits I needed. Everyone there was extremely helpful and nice. They were patient and attentive to all of my needs and looked out for my best interests until the end. I’m glad to have met them and thankful to them.”
Jo
Motor Vehicle Accident Client
“Marina Kats one of the best attorneys i know. She cares about clients, their well being as well as getting the best results in their personal injuries cases. I would recommend Marina Kats and Philly lawyers to anyone who needs assistance in Car accident cases and Personal injuries casesu0022
Larisa
Car Accident Injury Client
“The lawyers at this firm are caring individuals that can help you with your car accidents, get you great settlements, and treats you with great respect. For personal injury and business matters, I have known them from personal experience from a car accident in Philadelphia, they work fast and I am a very satisfied client.”
Melody
Motor Vehicle Accident Client
“Only at Marina Kats office! Where else can you find so much passion for the job, compassion for clients, and knowledge of the law? My answer is – Marina Kats and the people at her office. This office work ethic and abilities are very high. They have great communication skills. They are willing to listen and to hear you. They really want to help. Always available for clients, no matter when and why. Marina Kats and her people are always ready to help. Also, they get good results for clients. I strongly recommend Marina Kats office. You will not be sorry :) Marina and her people got everything resolved in an excellent timely manner.”
Yelena
Car Accident Injury Client
“Help with car accidents, bike accidents, and settlements. High recommendation, also great for Russian-speaking client – great lawyer!”
Billy
Car and Bike Accident Client

Why Choose Philly Lawyers

A Team Dedicated To Getting You Results
Our team is made of many experienced attorneys specializing in a variety of different practice areas. Whatever you need help – the Philly Lawyers team is here to help!
We Speak Your Language
We are able to assist you with your legal needs and speak to you in your native language. Our staff of attorneys are fluent in many languages including: Russian, Spanish, French, Romanian, Italian, Yugoslavian, Hebrew, Ukrainian, Uzbek, Polish, Georgian, and Armenian.
Locally Recognized
We’ve won numerous awards and have contributed to numerous publications in the last 33 years.
Top Verdicts Settlements
We won some of the top verdicts and settlements in Greater Philadelphia. Some including $3.5 million for a car accident, $10 million for a hit and run, and $30 million for a motorcycle accident.
No Fee Unless You Win
Our commitment to you is that you don’t pay unless we win, and only then you pay a small percentage of the amount we won for you. Every case begins with an honest assessment to determine your likelihood of success.
No Case Is Too Big Or Small For Us To Handle
Whether you need help because you’ve been injured, been in a car accident, slipped and fell or need any other legal advice, we can help.
On Site Visits
You don’t always have to come to us! If you are injured and recovering in a hospital or at home, our attorneys can visit you!

How We Help You Win

We will review your car accident case thoroughly.
We will investigate all evidence regarding the cause of the accident.
We will interview witnesses and experts if necessary.
We will work to ensure that victims and their families receive the maximum settlement.

Have You Been Injured In A Car Accident Due To A Drunk Or Intoxicated Driver In Bucks County Or Montgomery County?

Have you or a loved one been injured due to a drunk driver? If so, the Bucks County Drunk Driving Attorneys at Kats, Jamison & Associates understand the risks and consequences associated with car accidents involving a driver under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Most people drink responsibly and do not operate a vehicle if they have had too many drinks. However, intoxicated drivers still sometimes end up putting the key into the ignition, causing potentially fatal accidents which leave victims with serious life-threatening injuries.

If a driver broke the law by being intoxicated behind the wheel, the law allows victims of their accidents to recover compensation for their damages. At Kats, Jamison & Associates, we believe in holding drunk drivers fully responsible for any injuries and losses their victims experience. If you believe you have been injured by a drunk or intoxicated driver, please call us immediately at 215-593-2623 or contact us online today to find the information you need to move forward.

Signs of a Drunk Driver’s Impairment

If you notice a potentially drunk or impaired driver on the road, it is important to give them some room and call the appropriate authorities.

Drinking alcohol or consuming drugs can impair the following senses while driving:

– Focus
– Judgment
– Reaction times
– Vision

These impairments often cause a dangerous situation to occur including, but not limited to:

– Not stopping in time to avoid hitting the back of another car.
– Not noticing a car in a blind spot during an improper lane change.
– Not maintaining a steady speed which can confuse surrounding drivers.
– Not using good judgment, regarding speed, or drag racing.
– Unintentionally turning down the wrong side of the road or highway.
– Not maintaining control, crashing, and or causing a chain reaction involving other vehicles.

Even most careful drivers cannot always prevent drunk drivers from causing accidents around them. It is important to acknowledge the risks and statistics or intoxicated driving accidents. We are here to help guide you in the process of filing a claim for your personal injury case. If you have been injured in an auto accident involving a potentially intoxicated driver, don’t hesitate to reach Kats, Jamison & Associates with any questions or concerns.

Drunk Driving Statistics In Bucks County, Pennsylvania

According to PENNDOT, 14,656 people where involved in an auto accidents in Bucks County, PA in 2017 alone. Out of those approximately 15,000 people, 7.14% of crashes were alcohol related. 1.04% of crashes were drug related. And a small percentage of accidents, 0.39% involved an under-aged drunk driver.

Drunk Driving Statistics In Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

According to PENNDOT, 22,036 people where involved in an auto accidents in Montgomery County, PA in 2017. Out of those approximately 22,000 people, 6.38% of crashes were alcohol related.1.16% of crashes were drug related. And a small percentage of accidents, 0.28% involved an under-aged drunk driver.

Civil Drunk Driving Lawsuits Compared to Criminal DUI Cases

Drunk Drivers are subject to arrest for criminal charges if they are found intoxicated at the scene an automobile accident. If you were injured in an accident because of an intoxicated driver, you may also have the right to bring forth a private lawsuit against that driver to recover compensation. Criminal and civil lawsuits are separate matters, so you must tend to each individually.

After a car accident occurs involving a suspected intoxicated driver, call the police immediately. The police officers can determine whether or not a person was intoxicated driving behind the wheel. Typically law enforcement will speak to the driver and perform field sobriety tests or breathalyzer tests to determine whether a driver was intoxicated or not. If the breathalyzer test concludes that the driver is over the legal limit, police officers have probable cause and will arrest the driver for driving under the influence (DUI).

A driver who is convicted of DUI or DWI will face penalties depending on the results of their breathalyzer test. The drivers blood alcohol content or BAC will factor into the proceedings, as well any history of drunk driving will be taken into account. Consequences may include significant fines, license suspension, and or even jail time. Regardless of the results of a criminal case, compensation for a victim does not satisfy any damages the victim may experience due to the accident caused by the drunk driver.

In this case, typically you must seek compensation in civil court by filing a lawsuit against the drunk driver. You may be able to use the results from the criminal case to your advantage when proving liability against the drunk driver.

In a personal injury case, the victim of the accident must prove the driver’s negligence. If the driver who caused the accident was obviously drunk, and was found guilty in a criminal case, that drunk driver can be certainly considered negligent. If a drunk driver was never arrested, a victim, or the victims attorney would have to present witness statements, and video evidence to prove that the driver was indeed intoxicated and caused the accident. An experienced drunk driving accident attorney will know how to use any criminal convictions or evidence to help your civil case reach a fair settlement.

Bodily Injuries in Drunk Driving Crashes in Bucks County, PA

There are many different types of injuries a victim can sustain due to the negligence of a drunk driver. These can range from minor injuries, to severe and potentially life threatening injuries including but not limited to:

– Back injuries
– Broken bones
– Burn injuries
– Concussions
– Spinal cord injuries
– Soft tissue injuries
– Skull fractures
– Traumatic brain injuries (TBI’s)
– Whiplash and other neck injuries

It is important to immediately treat all of these conditions in an emergency room or medical center. Once your doctor identifies and diagnoses an injury, a treatment plan is created, which may require time in the hospital to heal, medical surgeries, visits with specialists and other doctors, rehabilitative therapies, medications and or medical equipment. The costs of treatments (including the future projected cost) can add up quickly and can add unnecessary and unwanted stress into your life.

Sometimes, severe injuries can keep you out of work for an extended period of time. It is important to calculate these expenses to make sure that the victim is fairly compensated for his or her loses. If you are forced to get a new job because of the limitations caused by your injury, you may lose a significant amount of income during the course of your career. These types of loses are fortunately recoverable in most drunk driving accident cases.

Our drunk driving accident attorney’s understand how to determine all of your past and future losses to make sure you receive full compensation you deserve after a car accident with an intoxicated driver.

Helping Victims of Drunk Driver Accidents in Bucks County

At Kats, Jamison & Associates, we understand that representing victims of drug or alcohol related car accidents require a particular set of skills and knowledge, to recover the maximum amount of compensation using the full extent of the law. We will fight for your rights to recover the many types of damages and compensation to which you may be entitled. These typically included, but are not limited to:

– Anxiety
– Brain and head injuries
– Depression
– Emotional distress
– Future lost wages
– Grief
– Hospital bills/Medical Expenses
– Lost earnings/earning capacity
– Pain and suffering.
– Physical disabilities
– Rehabilitation expenses
– Scars, losses of limbs

Drug & Alcohol related accident victims require a team of experienced and aggressive investigators and lawyers, determined to giving their maximum efforts to their clients. At Kats, Jamison & Associates, our Feasterville, Pennsylvania personal injury attorneys will investigate every claim in order to obtain the best possible results for our clients.

When you need a Feasterville, Pennsylvania, or Bucks County personal injury attorney to represent you, or a loved one who suffered a DUI-related accident injury, please contact our office at 215-593-2623.
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Frequently Asked Questions

We understand when the injury occurs, you are scared and need immediate help. Here are the answers to some of the questions we hope are helpful to you.
If you come to us, we have all the answers for when you are injured in any type of accident.
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Do I have to pay to speak with an attorney?

Philly Lawyers offers free case reviews so that you can better understand your legal options. This means you pay nothing for your first consultation. Additionally, Kats, Jamison & Associates works on a contingency fee basis meaning that if you do choose to hire us, you pay us nothing unless and until we win your case.

What should I do immediately after I’ve been involved in a car accident?

Call the police and make sure an ambulance is sent as soon as possible. Make sure everyone involved in the accident is conscious and responsive. Stay at the scene even if the accident isn’t serious, the police should be called regardless and a police report should be filed. It is important when speaking to the police that you stick to the facts, do not speculate, and most importantly do not admit any fault. Make sure you take as many pictures as you can with your cell phone. Also, we suggest taking a picture of the other person’s license plate, their drivers license, and insurance information. The pictures should document any damage that is caused by both vehicles. Seek medical attention as soon as possible if injured, even if you do not feel any pain, you may be in a state of shock and could experience medical issues later on.

What should I do before leaving the scene of an accident?

After a car accident, it is important to collect as much information as possible. Document the names, addresses, license plates of any other vehicle involved in the accident. Either document the weather conditions at the time of the accident or take pictures of the scene surrounding the accident. If you believe that road maintenance or lack thereof was a factor in the accident – it is important to document this as well. After your immediate medical injuries have been taken into account, it is then time to speak with a lawyer immediately. The sooner you contact a lawyer, the more time you will have to successfully prepare a personal injury case. The team at Kats, Jamison & Associates will analyze your car/motorcycle accident and determine whether or not you have a claim. Through this process we will make sure to protect your rights and guard you from predatory insurance company practices.

How do I know if I have a personal injury case regarding a car accident?

If you are experiencing pain, injury, or financial damages as a result of someone else’s negligence. You may have a personal injury case. If the other driver was at fault or failed to follow the legal rules of the road – our car accident attorneys may be able to prove that the other party is liable for those damages. For example, if you were rear-ended in a car accident, typically the other driver is responsible for that accident and the insurance company could be liable for any damages

What should I expect the first few days following a car accident?

Within the first few days, you will receive communications from both your insurance company and the other driver’s insurance company. You may be contacted by your health insurance company, doctors, and even attorneys. The other driver’s insurance company may request that you sign medical authorizations so they can retrieve your medical records. Before you speak to any of these people or sign any documents, it is important that you seek legal counsel.

How do I pay for medical expenses while my case is pending?

You may have a difficult time paying for your medical expenses, even if you have health insurance. Make sure to bill any treatment as you normally would through your healthcare provider. Additionally, you may have medical payment coverage under your car insurance plan. This could be used to cover your co-pays and other medical expenses that your health insurance company may not cover initially.

What type of compensation should I expect to receive for my car accident case?

This is a difficult question to answer because it depends on many factors. If we are successful in proving that the other party is liable for your injuries and damages, you could be compensated for medical bills and any other hospital costs, lost wages, costs of rehabilitation and physical therapy, disability or disfigurement, pain and suffering, wrongful death, including loss of financial support and any other out of pocket expense that was related to your accident.

How long will it take to complete my case?

Depending on the severity of your injuries and the length of time you need to heal from your injuries will determine the length of your claim. We also have to factor in the willingness of the other party to settle as they make their initial offer. If unreasonable offers are made, your claim may proceed to trial, which will increase the length of your claim.

What are the fees for representing me in a car accident case?

At Kats, Jamison & Associates all personal injury accident cases are handled on a contingency-fee-basis. This means that we will never charge you upfront for any cost and we will advance all costs and expenses. You will not have to reimburse our Firm for any costs unless we are successful. You will pay absolutely nothing for lawyers’ fees unless we win a monetary sum in your case.

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