PEPCO Truck Accident Attorneys

PEPCO Truck Accidents in the DMV

We all know Pepco here in the Washington DC Metropolitan Area, because they supply electricity to most of us. They are a utility, and vital to everything that we do. Most of the time, they do their job well, and they keep the lights on! However, they have a fleet of trucks and vans and cars on the road, at all hours of the day and night. Sometimes, Pepco employees drive negligently, and cause serious accidents that seriously injure our clients!

Some of the accidents that Pepco trucks cause can be life-changing for our clients and their families. This creates a horrific burden on the injured person, and his or her family. Blaszkow Legal is here to help you, and to keep as much of the stress off of you as possible, while we fight to get you the compensation that you deserve!

If you have been hurt in a Pepco truck accident or a Pepco car accident, then call us right away for a free consultation anywhere in the DMV: Virginia Maryland or DC!

Call 703-879-5910

Claims involving utilities - How is it different?

Utilities can be either private corporations, or government entities. However, in the case of Pepco, they are not a government agency. They are a private corporation, now owned by Exelon. This is a corporation that is designed to make money, though as a utility, they are heavily regulated. From a legal standpoint, filing a claim against Pepco is the same as filing a claim against, say, FedEx or Walmart.

There are no specific "notice" deadlines, other than the statute of limitations, in cases involving Pepco cars and trucks.

Virginia PEPCO Truck Accident claims must be filed within 2 years of the date of the crash.

Maryland PEPCO Truck Accident claims and Washington, DC PEPCO Truck Accident claims must be filed within 3 years of the date of the crash.

How the Pepco Personal injury Claim Process works

Pepco has a website devoted to "explaining" claims against it:

https://secure.pepco.com/MyAccount/CustomerSupport/Pages/DamageClaim.aspx

However, in many ways, this was written by defense lawyers, to give them the upper hand in your claim. For example, if you review this website in detail, it suggests that you should send them all kinds of pictures and videos, and ultimately give them statements! They want you to speak directly to claims adjusters to "help you get everything resolved."

This is very one-sided! An insurance adjuster it does not keep his or her job if he pays out every claim! The job of an insurance adjuster is to help adjudicate meritorious claims, but the reality is that many of them work hard to attack your claim, and so that they can pay you as little money as possible!

The more information that you give to Pepco and its representatives in an injury accident, the more information that they can use against you. Claims arising out of Pepco car accidents and Pepco truck accidents in the DMV are governed by a legal principal known as contributory negligence. That means if they can argue that you are even 1% responsible for the happening of the accident, then you cannot recover. And the more you tell them, the more they can use your own words against you!

You should always contact an experienced car accident lawyer or truck accident lawyer, before contacting Pepco to make a claim for injuries. Our attorneys and staff are standing by around the clock to help you, so you don't give them something that they can use against you.

What damages can you claim after a Pepco Truck Accident?

The real question most people ask is phrased just a little bit differently - what is my case ultimately worth? Well, we can't tell you that at the beginning. In fact, you should run very fast from any lawyer who tries to give you a number as soon as they've opened up your file. It's our job to investigate your case, and this includes evaluating and documenting your damages. No two cases are alike. Two people can be in exactly the same accident, and have cases that are worth vastly different sums of money, because injuries and treatment can be very very different.

In order to properly evaluate what a case might be worth, we have to evaluate our client's damages. Damages is a legal term that tries to represent all of the ways that the accident has impacted your life. Damages are broken down into two different categories: economic damages and non economic damages. Economic damages are those which have very clear numbers related to them. Some examples include:

• Medical expenses

• Home health treatment costs

• Medical supply expenses

• Time lost from work

• Future time lost from work

• Disability ratings

• Prescription receipts

• Transportation costs

• Diminished value of cars and trucks

Non-economic damages are far harder to quantify. Most people have heard of pain and suffering, which is indeed a huge part of it. But what that is is not clearly defined in any law book. It is what we can prove. We have to look at what is in the medical records, and who can testify to exactly what part of your claim

Some examples of non economic damages include:

• Pain and suffering

• Disfigurement

• Dismemberment

• Permanency

• Scarring

• Humiliation

• Fatigue

• and more

What do we have to prove?

In short, we have to prove negligence. We have to prove that the Pepco driver of the car or truck or van was negligent. This is done through an immediate investigation, and the sooner you retain us, the sooner we can set our teams to work investigating this case, and getting the evidence that we need.

Some common examples of negligence in Pepco truck accidents are

1. improperly secured booms

2. unlatched compartments that cause tools and equipment to fall out

3. running stop signs

4. ignoring stop lights

5. speeding

6. changing lanes without signaling

7. driving under the influence

8. fatigued driving (demanding dispatchers/managers)

9. inattentive driving

What can a Pepco Truck Accident Lawyer do for you?

At Blaszkow Legal, we have a dedicated team of attorneys, paralegals, and investigators whose job it is to work these difficult cases involving utilities and other mega-corporations. These companies work very hard to make the claims process complicated and difficult for our clients, and we work hard to streamline it. Our efforts make sure that you can focus on your treatment, and get the medical care that you need, while we:

• Conduct a comprehensive investigation to gather critical evidence on the at-fault driver, company, and anyone else whose negligence caused your injury

• Document your damage claim

• Coordinate medical treatment

• Negotiate with insurance companies on your behalf to maximize your compensation

• Ensure all legal documents are correctly filed and deadlines are met

• Consult with experts to build a robust case

• Represent you aggressively in court, if Pepco tries to minimize or deny your claim

Speak to one of our attorneys for free, and let us help you, get the justice that you deserve. Get Justice with Joe Blaszkow, and call 703-879-5910 today!

Remember, all personal injury consultations are free, so there is no risk to you, and all information gathered remains confidential!

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