Pennsylvania Legislature Takes Giant Step Forward For Victims of Motor Vehicle Accidents – Experienced Philadelphia Car Accident Attorney Applauds
The Pennsylvania Senate Transportation Committee voted 11 to 2 to forward to the full Senate a Bill that would increase jail time for reckless drivers who injure or kill. It also would allow a party in a civil suit arising for a motor vehicle accident to argue for a specific sum of money for all damages including pain and suffering. The Bill passed the House 117 to 72 last month. Not surprisingly, the Pennsylvania Insurance Federation is fighting this legislation claiming that allowing a suggestion of specific damage sums would drive up jury awards and auto insurance rates.
As a Philadelphia car accident lawyer and a proud member of the Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association, I contend that this provision would enable juries to reach a fair decision on damages. The Bill was named to honor a Pennsylvania Police Sergeant Michael C. Weigand killed in 2008 when an out of control motorist hit him while he was escorting a motorcycle benefit ride. For more information, see House Bill 2246.
If you or a loved one has been involved in a Pennsylvania car accident, please feel free to contact one of our experienced car accident lawyers for a free, no obligation consultation at 1-800-421-9595.
