Pittsburgh Car Accident Attorney

Motor Vehicle Crash Lawyer Serving Allegheny County, PA

In a matter of just a few moments, a car accident can dramatically change your life. Each year, on average, there are more than 120,000 auto accidents in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, with about 14,000 in the Allegheny County region alone. Such crashes cause about 1,200 fatalities and more than 80,000 injuries annually. While many only suffer minor injuries, countless others are faced with the daunting task of completely rebuilding their lives. At Colianni & Leonard LLC, we zealously represent car accident victims and help them collect the full compensation they deserve.

Important Steps After a Western PA Car Accident

The minutes following an auto accident can be a whirlwind of activity and confusion, and it is easy to become overwhelmed, especially if you are hurt. How you behave at such a time, however, could affect your ability to seek compensation. After an accident, there are some crucial steps that you should take, including:

• Call the police. A police report is usually the first official record of a motor vehicle accident and is often used by insurance companies to determine preliminary fault;
• Exchange information with the other driver(s), but do not apologize or take responsibility. Doing so, even accidentally, could jeopardize your ability to collect damages;
• Document the accident scene. Take pictures of the involved vehicles and any potential contributing factors, including poorly maintained roads or malfunctioning traffic signals;
• Seek medical attention, especially if you are injured. It is also a good idea to get checked out even if you do not feel hurt, as some injuries may not be obvious until several hours or days later;
• Contact an experienced personal injury attorney. Our team will go right to work in collecting and preserving evidence regarding your accident and will help you file a claim with your insurance company.

The road to physical and financial recovery can be challenging, but with more than 20 years of legal experience, Colianni & Leonard LLC will assist you every step of the way.

Protecting Victims' Rights in Allegheny County

At our firm, we know that insurance companies can be notoriously difficult to deal with as they often look to minimize their potential liability after an accident. Following your accident, you may receive settlement offers that seem reasonable at first glance, but first offers are rarely sufficient to meet the needs of injured victims.

Our team will conduct a comprehensive evaluation of your case, taking all of the relevant factors into account. From there we will negotiate with insurance companies until a favorable settlement is reached or until we have no choice but to take your case into the courtroom. Attorney Vincent Colianni is a proven personal injury litigator who will fight tirelessly on your behalf until you obtain the compensation you need to put your life back together.

Call 412-680-7877 Today

If you or a loved one has been injured in a Pittsburgh area car accident, contact our office. Call 412-680-7877 to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation today. Our team represents accident victims in Wexford, Gibsonia, Valencia, Ross Township, Sewickley, McCandless, and throughout Allegheny County and the surrounding areas. There is no fee until we collect compensation on your behalf.