A Person Rear-Ended My Car Then Lied To His Insurance Company And The Police - What Should I Do?
On November 4, 2008, my client, who is an honor’s college graduate and works in a medical laboratory at one of the prominent university’s of Philadelphia, was rear-ended by a tractor trailer who was merging into his lane of traffic on I-76 westbound in Philadelphia. His car was knocked considerably forward and there was considerable damage squarely to the rear of the bumper. Immediately thereafter, the driver of the 2004 Peterbilt vehicle apologized to my client and told him that the accident was entirely his fault and that he did not see him and could not stop in time. My client accepted his apologies and called the police even though the truck driver told him that it was not necessary to call the police. Shortly thereafter, the Pennsylvania state troopers arrived and the trucker then changed his original version of the accident claiming that my client cut his vehicle off and he was unable to stop. Interestingly enough, the damage was squarely to the rear bumper of my client’s vehicle and did not match the truck driver’s story. When the driver was confronted by my client and asked why he changed his story, the driver shrugged his shoulders and walked away.
Obviously, but not so surprisingly, the insurance company for the truck driver and trucking company has denied payment for any property damage claiming that it was not their fault. Not so surprisingly, another one of America’s trucking companies and insurance companies, the same ones that spend billions on advertising to earn your trust, are refusing to pay a claim they are obligated to pay in accordance with the law of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Unfortunately, I have seen more insurance companies and corporations systematically denying claims as the economy continues to tighten. I have been practicing law since 1979 and I am certain that the truth will prevail when this case is heard in the Court of Common Pleas in Philadelphia. However, for many others whose valid claims have been denied, I will remind you that insurance companies count on you giving up. Always fight for your rights and never, ever give up.
If you were a victim of a car accident and an insurance company refuses to pay your claim, it is time to put an experienced Philadelphia car accident lawyer on your side. The law offices of Reiff & Bily has been representing catastrophically injured car accident victims since 1979 with a successful track record. Please feel free to call for a free consultation at 1-800-421-9595 or online at www.reiffandbily.com.
