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Sometimes, individuals in NJ and PA who have suffered serious injuries in car or truck accidents get lost in the litigation shuffle. These cases are often handled by young relatively inexperienced lawyers as a way for them to gain experience with "uncomplicated" cases. Some firms that "specialize" in car or truck accident cases may have hundreds or even thousands of open cases. In these situations, it can be difficult for any one accident victim to receive the type of personalized professional attention they deserve. Other attorneys who handle motor vehicle accident cases might also handle divorces, real estate closings, criminal defense, DUIs, etc. As a result, some motor vehicle accident cases get "processed" rather than carefully and thoroughly litigated.

It is Dan O'Brien's belief that individuals who are seriously injured in car or truck accidents deserve the same attention and the same quality representation as those injured in any other type of accidents. Nobody chooses to get injured in a car or truck accident, and these victims simply should not receive anything less than the best legal representation available.

Dan O'Brien and his team represent individuals who have been seriously injured in car or truck accidents. They treat these clients exactly the same as their clients who have been injured in more "sexy" types of accidents. We are very proud of our track record of success in motor vehicle accident cases. We have found that the key to success in these cases is for us to learn, develop and present exactly how your individual injuries have affected your life. This process takes time, and it takes close personal interaction between you and your attorney. When we accept a motor vehicle accident case, we invest the same amount of time, attention, effort and money as we would invest in any other type of case we handle. This approach has led to a track record of success that we are very proud of.

Some of our biggest fans, former clients who refer their friends, relatives and co-workers to us, are individuals who we've represented in motor vehicle accident cases.

Dan O'Brien and his colleagues have written a number of reports, articles and papers discussing many aspects of car and truck accident litigation in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. These materials are available free by clicking on the appropriate link on this website.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a car or truck accident case, feel free to give Dan a call. He will discuss your case with you personally. Dan cannot promise that he will accept your case. However, he can promise if he does accept your case, he will give you the attention and respect you deserve.


Daniel J. O'Brien and White and Williams serve clients in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, including the following areas: Philadelphia, Conshohocken County, Montgomery County, Lehigh County, Northampton County, Luzerne County, Lackawanna County, Camden County, Mercer County, Monmouth County, Burlington County, Ocean County, Atlantic County, Cape May County .

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• New Jersey Pedestrian Accident Law

  Description: Free article with legal information for New Jersey residents about pedestrian accident law in New Jersey. Drivers are required to stop for pedestrians in a marked crosswalk and must yield to pedestrians in an unmarked crosswalk. Experienced personal injury lawyers. 1-877-944-8396

• Use Caution When Notifying Your Insurer After a New Jersey Truck Accident

  Description: When notifying your insurer after a New Jersey truck accident, you must be careful of what you say. If you have been injured in a New Jersey truck accident accident, a New Jersey truck accident lawyer at White & Williams LLP will investigate the details of your case and help you to determine issues of liability and whether you have a claim. Contact us today – 1-877-944-8396.

• 3 Steps to Take After a New Jersey Truck Accident

  Description: After a New Jersey truck accident, there are recommend steps which you should take to ensure your safe recovery. If you have been injured in a truck crash, a New Jersey truck accident lawyer at White & Williams LLP will investigate the details of your case and help you to determine issues of liability and whether you have a claim. Contact us today – 1-877-944-8396.

• My Husband Was Killed In a Truck Accident, and I Can’t Afford the Funeral Costs. What Can I Do?

  Description: If someone you love has been killed in a Philadelphia truck accident, you may not be responsible for paying the funeral costs. If you have been in a truck accident in Philadelphia, a Philadelphia truck accident lawyer at White & Williams LLP will investigate the details of your case and help you to determine issues of liability and whether you have a claim. Contact us today – 1-877-944-8396.

• Symptoms of a Traumatic Brain Injury

  Description: If someone you know has suffered a blow to the head, symptoms of a TBI may include headaches, blurred vision, and sudden behavioral changes. If you have suffered a traumatic brain injury in the Philadelphia area, a Philadelphia injury lawyer at White & Williams LLP will investigate the details of your case and help you to determine issues of liability and whether you have a claim. Contact us today – 1-877-944-8396.

• How Severe Is My Spinal Cord Injury?

  Description: A spinal cord injury may vary in terms of the level of severity. If you have suffered a spinal cord injury in Philadelphia, a Philadelphia injury lawyer at White & Williams LLP will investigate the details of your case and help you to determine issues of liability and whether you have a claim. Contact us today – 1-877-944-8396.

• Things to Avoid After a Pennsylvania Car Accident

  Description: Certain actions after a Pennsylvania car accident may actually harm your accident claim. The Philadelphia injury attorneys at White & Williams LLP focus on obtaining compensation for all of your injuries. Contact us today – 1-877-944-8396.

• Leading Causes of New Jersey Car Accidents

  Description: The highways are dangerous for many reasons. Learning the most common causes of fatal car accidents could help you avoid getting into a car accident yourself. The Philadelphia car accident attorneys at White & Williams LLP focus on obtaining compensation for all of your injuries. Contact us today for a free consultation – 1-877-944-8396.

• West Philadelphia Car Accident Involving a Police Car

  Description: Free article with valuable legal information for victims injured in a car or pedestrian accident involving a government car. The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and local agencies can be held liable for car accidents and pedestrian accidents. Personal injury lawyers serving all accident victims in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. 1-877-944-8396

• Fatal Car Crash on Schuylkill near Philadelphia

  Description: Free article on drunk driving and punitive damages in Pennsylvania car accidents. DUI drivers can be held responsible beyond their car insurance. Personal injury lawyer serving Philadelphia, Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania and New Jersey. 1-877-944-8396

• Two Killed in Northampton County

  Description: Two motorists are dead after a car versus motorcycle accident this past Thursday in Lower Nazareth Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania. Contact us. 1-877-944-8396.

• The Importance of Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Coverage

  Description: Uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage are crucial if you drive a car. If you get into an accident, having both can protect you from other another's negligence--when another driver causes an accident. Uninsured coverage provides you benefits under your own policy in situations when someone who has no insurance causes a car accident. Underinsured coverage provides you benefits under your own policy in situations when the driver who caused the accident doesn't have enough insurance coverage.

• Fatal Trucking Accident in Chesterfield, New Jersey

  Description: Early this morning, a fatal trucking accident shut down part of the New Jersey Turnpike.

• No Texting for Commercial Truck and Bus Drivers

  Description: Effective immediately, the U.S. Department of Transportation banned drivers of commercial trucks and buses from texting while driving.

• The Real Meaning of a No-Fault State

  Description: Pennsylvania is a no-fault state, meaning the insurance company only pays on the minimum levels on your policy, leaving you potentially unable to pay for medical expenses accompanying a car crash in Pennsylvania. A Philadelphia injury lawyer at White & Williams LLP will evaluate your case for free and help you to determine your options. Contact us today - 1-877-944-8396

• Collision Coverage in New Jersey Auto Insurance

  Description: New Jersey is a no-fault state and does not require collision coverage, leaving you potentially unable to pay for vehicle repair following an auto accident. The New Jersey auto accident attorneys at White & Williams LLP will evaluate your case for free and determine your options for a property damage claim. Contact us today - 1-877-944-8396

Library for Car and Truck Accidents:

• New Jersey Shore Pedestrian Accidents-Drivers Must Stop for Pedestrians in a Marked Crosswalk
  Description: Free article with legal information for New Jersey and Pennsylvania residents about pedestrian accidents, Jersey shore pedestrian accidents and police response. Personal injury lawyers serving accident victims in all areas of Pennsylvania and New Jersey. 1-877-944-8396
• Steps to Take After a Trucking Accident in New Jersey (Part B)
  Description: After a truck crash, before speaking to an insurance claims adjuster, it is best that you speak to a New Jersey truck accident lawyer. If you have been injured in a truck accident, a New Jersey truck accident lawyer at White & Williams LLP will investigate the details of your case and help you to determine issues of liability and whether you have a claim. Contact us today – 1-877-944-8396.
• Steps to Take After a Trucking Accident in New Jersey (Part A)
  Description: After a truck accident in New Jersey, your actions will affect your potential injury claim. If you have been injured in a truck crash, a New Jersey truck accident lawyer at White & Williams LLP will investigate the details of your case and help you to determine issues of liability and whether you have a claim. Contact us today – 1-877-944-8396.
• The Pitfalls and Limitations of New Jersey's Limitation on Lawsuit Threshold Selection
  Description: Free article with valuable legal information about New Jersey's limitation on lawsuit selection in auto insurance policies. What you don't know could hurt you if you're seriously injured in an accident in New Jersey. Personal injury lawyers serving accident victims in all areas of New Jersey and Pennsvylania. 1-877-944-8396
• Common Types of Fatal Truck Accidents
  Description: Most semi-trailer trucks are large, difficult to maneuver under dangerous conditions, and they may obstruct another driver’s view. If you have been in a truck accident in Philadelphia, a Philadelphia truck accident lawyer at White & Williams LLP will investigate the details of your case and help you to determine issues of liability and whether you have a claim. Contact us today – 1-877-944-8396.
• Catastrophic Accident Injuries: Traumatic Brain Injury
  Description: One of the most devastating injuries you can suffer in an accident is a traumatic brain injury. If you have suffered a traumatic brain injury in the Philadelphia area, a Philadelphia injury lawyer at White & Williams LLP will investigate the details of your case and help you to determine issues of liability and whether you have a claim. Contact us today – 1-877-944-8396.
• Catastrophic Accident Injuries: Spinal Cord Injuries
  Description: One of the most devastating injuries you can suffer in an accident is a spinal cord injury. If you have suffered a spinal cord injury in Philadelphia, a Philadelphia injury lawyer at White & Williams LLP will investigate the details of your case and help you to determine issues of liability and whether you have a claim. Contact us today – 1-877-944-8396.
• Steps to Take After a Pennsylvania Car Accident
  Description: Learn what steps to take after a Pennsylvania car accident. The Philadelphia injury attorneys at White & Williams LLP focus on obtaining compensation for all of your injuries. Contact us today – 1-877-944-8396.
• The Common Types of New Jersey Car Accidents
  Description: The most common types of car accidents are side impact collisions and rear end collisions. Of the two, side impact is the most deadly but both could have a lasting and painful effect on your life. If you’ve been injured in a car accident in New Jersey or Pennsylvania, contact the Philadelphia car accident attorneys at White & Williams for a free consultation 1-877-944-8396.
• In Pennsylvania is the Government Immune from Liability for Car Accidents?
  Description: Free article with valuable legal information for persons injured in a Pennsylvania car or pedestrian accident with a government car. Personal injury lawyers serve all accident victims in Philadelphia, Lehigh Valley, and all areas in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. 1-877-944-8396
• Filing a Property Damage Claim in Pennsylvania
  Description: After a serious car accident, it is important to consider the full extent of your property damage when filing a lawsuit. The attorneys at White & Williams LLP focus on obtaining compensation for all of your damages, including injury and property claims. Contact us today – 1-877-944-8396.
• Filing a Property Damage Claim in New Jersey
  Description: After a serious car accident, it is important to consider the full extent of your property damage when filing a lawsuit. The experienced attorneys at White & Williams LLP focus on obtaining compensation for all of your damages. Contact us today – 1-877-944-8396.
• THE INTERPLAY OF UNDERINSURED MOTORIST COVERAGE
  Description: Underinsured motorist coverage (UIM coverage) is optional under Pennsylvania law. Pennsylvania drivers have the option of purchasing UIM coverage in amounts up to the limit of their liability coverage. Liability coverage (also referred to as third party coverage and "BI" coverage) is the coverage under which a Pennsylvania driver is defended and indemnified in the event that that driver causes an accident resulting in injuries to another. In other words, the third party coverage applies when a Pennsylvania driver is a defendant in a car accident case.

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Frequent Questions for Car and Truck Accidents:

• Is a car making a left-hand turn always at-fault for a traffic accident?

• I was injured in an accident in New Jersey and have the limitation on lawsuit selection in my car insurance policy.  Can I recover for pain and suffering?

• Is there a set formula for determining a fair settlement for my New Jersey car accident claim? 

• Can I settle my Pennsylvania personal injury case on my own without an attorney?

• I was in an accident with a government car. What are my rights?

• I was hit by a government car. What are my rights?

• How should I deal with insurance adjusters?

• Do I have to go to the medical examination that my insurance company ordered after I filed an injury claim? I wasn't even at fault for the crash.

• Can I be found liable if my car is rear-ended in a Pennsylvania crash? 

• Is there anything I can do to help my personal injury case?

• I was in an accident and don't have health insurance.  How can I afford treatment?

• When is hiring a personal injury attorney necessary?

• What should I do if I'm involved in a traffic accident?

• How do I know if I have been offered a fair settlement for my injuries?

• I was in a car accident and was seriously injured.  I fractured my legs and arms and will need surgery.  The accident was not my fault.  I was told by my insurance company that the other driver only has $15,000 in liability coverage and that I can make a UIM claim under my own car insurance policy.  What does that mean?
• I was in a car accident and it was not my fault.  I was also injured as a result of the car accident and need medical treatment.  Who pays for my medical bills?
• I was hit and injured by a car while crossing the street; however, I elected limited tort on my car insurance policy.  Are my rights to sue restricted by limited tort?

Case Results for Car and Truck Accidents:

• Hit and run accident

Awarded: $2,700,000 settlement

• Underinsured Motorist Case

Awarded: $1,750,000 arbitration award

• Dump truck crossed center line

Awarded: $1,000,000 settlement

• Distracted driving causing accident

Awarded: $390,000 settlement

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