Injured in an out of state car accident?

Out of state car accidents can cause added confusion for injury victims. You are a resident of Pennsylvania and have Pennsylvania auto insurance. You are involved in a car accident that was not your fault in another state. Which law applies – Pennsylvania state law or the state law where the accident occurred? Which state’s insurance law applies?

Recovering damages for an out-of-state accident

Deciding which state law applies can depend on who is involved in the accident, where the accident occurred, and most importantly, where the case is filed (i.e. in what state it is filed and whether the case is filed in state or federal court).

However, in most cases, the law for the state in which the accident took place will determine your ability to recover damages for injuries you sustained in the accident.

Pennsylvania auto insurance and out-of-state accidents

For insurance purposes, in most cases, the state where your policy is purchased (your home state) will determine your rights.

While becoming increasingly rare, some auto insurance policies have "liberalization clauses". These clauses entitle you to any expanded benefits available under the state law where the accident occurred.

For example, if you have minimal first party benefits medical coverage ($5,000) under your PA policy but are injured in New Jersey, a liberalization clause may give you the expanded medical coverage available by law in New Jersey.

Out-of-state accident cases are not cut and dry. That’s why you need Edgar Snyder & Associates on your side. Our lawyers will investigate and analyze the specifics of your case in order to recover all the money damages you deserve.

Contact Edgar Snyder& Associates today. Allow us to review the facts of your accident and help you get all the benefits you are legally entitled to receive.

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