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Can I Settle My Car Damage Claim Without Settling My Injury Claim?

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You may be able to settle your car damage claim without settling your injury claim, but review the proposed payment and release before accepting anything. Part of the PhillyLegalConnect Quick Answer Series Simple answers to common accident, insurance, and injury questions affecting Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, South Jersey, and the Jersey Shore. Quick Answer Often, a car-damage

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I Already Gave the Insurance Company a Recorded Statement. Did I Hurt My Claim?

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If you already gave a recorded statement to an insurance company, preserve the call details and identify any answers that concern you before deciding what to do next. Part of the PhillyLegalConnect Quick Answer Series Simple answers to common accident, insurance, and injury questions affecting Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, South Jersey, and the Jersey Shore. Quick Answer

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Pedestrian looking for nearby security video after being hit by a car at a Philadelphia intersection.

How Can I Get Nearby Security Video After Being Hit by a Car While Walking?

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If you need nearby security video after being hit by a car while walking, identify potential cameras quickly and ask the owner or operator to preserve the footage. Quick Answer If you were hit by a car while walking, identify nearby cameras quickly and ask the owner or operator to preserve the footage. Look at

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Parent preparing a school bus accident report request on a laptop beside transportation paperwork, with a toy school bus in the background.

Can I Get a Copy of My Child’s School Bus Accident Report?

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Quick Answer Ask the school or transportation provider what report or record was created and how a parent can request it. Do not assume there is only one “school bus accident report.” The school, bus company, police, emergency responders, or another agency may have different records. A school incident record is not the same thing

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Parent reviewing a delayed school bus accident notification after learning about her child’s school bus accident.

The School Did Not Tell Me About My Child’s School Bus Accident Right Away. What Should I Do?

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A delayed school bus accident notification can leave a parent with important questions about what happened, when it happened, and what information the school or transportation provider has. If the school did not tell you about your child’s school bus accident right away, the first step is to document when you learned about it and

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My Child Was in a School Bus Accident. What Should I Do Next?

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If your child was in a school bus accident, start with their safety and medical needs. Then gather the school’s information and keep a record of what you learn. Quick Answer After a school bus accident, confirm your child’s location and safety, address medical needs, and contact the school’s transportation office for details. Save school

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Stacking auto insurance in Pennsylvania illustrated with UM and UIM coverage on multiple insured vehicles.

What Does “Stacking” Auto Insurance Mean in Pennsylvania?

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Part of the PhillyLegalConnect Quick Answer Series Simple answers to common accident, insurance, and injury questions affecting Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, South Jersey, and the Jersey Shore. Quick Answer Stacking auto insurance in Pennsylvania generally means adding together uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage limits from more than one insured vehicle. For example, if three vehicles each carry

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Uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage in Pennsylvania illustrated by a Philadelphia car accident on I-95.

What Is the Difference Between Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Coverage in Pennsylvania?

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Part of the PhillyLegalConnect Quick Answer Series Simple answers to common accident, insurance, and injury questions affecting Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, South Jersey, and the Jersey Shore. Quick Answer The difference between uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage in Pennsylvania is straightforward: Uninsured motorist coverage (UM) may apply when the at-fault driver does not have applicable liability insurance.

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I-95 car crash in Philadelphia illustrating what happens if the other driver doesn’t have insurance in Pennsylvania.

What Happens If the Other Driver Doesn’t Have Insurance in Pennsylvania?

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Part of the PhillyLegalConnect Quick Answer Series Simple answers to common accident, insurance, and injury questions affecting Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, South Jersey, and the Jersey Shore. Quick Answer If the other driver doesn’t have insurance in Pennsylvania, you may still have options for recovering compensation after a car accident. One important possibility is uninsured motorist coverage,

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Multi-vehicle accident involving a Lyft vehicle near I-95 in Philadelphia, illustrating who may pay when a Lyft passenger is injured.

Who Pays If I’m Injured in a Multi-Vehicle Accident While Riding in a Lyft?

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Part of the PhillyLegalConnect Quick Answer Series Simple answers to common accident, insurance, and injury questions affecting Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, South Jersey, and the Jersey Shore. Quick Answer If you are injured as a passenger in a Lyft multi-vehicle accident, more than one driver — and more than one insurance company — may be responsible for

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