Pennsylvania Car Accident Lawyer
Car crashes on Pennsylvania's highways and city streets injure tens of thousands of people every year. If another driver's negligence hurt you, you may be owed far more than the insurer's first offer.
Car Accident Claims in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania consistently sees over 100,000 reportable traffic crashes a year, on roads ranging from the Schuylkill Expressway and I-95 in Philadelphia to the Parkway and bridges of Pittsburgh and rural two-lane highways across the state. A car accident can leave you with mounting medical bills, lost wages, and a totaled vehicle — all while an insurance adjuster works to pay you as little as possible.
Common Causes of Car Accidents
- Distracted driving (texting, phone use)
- Speeding and aggressive driving
- Drunk or drugged driving
- Running red lights and stop signs
- Following too closely
- Unsafe lane changes
- Poor weather and road conditions
- Fatigued driving
What Makes Pennsylvania Car Accident Cases Unique
Pennsylvania is a 'choice no-fault' auto insurance state. When you bought your policy you selected either 'limited tort' or 'full tort.' Full tort preserves your right to sue for pain and suffering; limited tort restricts it unless your injuries meet a 'serious injury' threshold or another exception applies. Determining which rules govern your claim — and which exceptions you may qualify for — is one of the first things an experienced attorney evaluates.
Insurers often contact victims quickly with a fast, low settlement offer. Before you accept anything or give a recorded statement, get a free case review — it costs nothing and protects your rights.
Compensation You May Recover
A full-value Pennsylvania car accident claim can include:
- Medical expenses — past, present, and all future treatment.
- Lost wages and earning capacity — income lost now and in the future.
- Pain and suffering — physical pain and emotional distress.
- Out-of-pocket costs — and, in serious cases, punitive damages.
How Injury Claim Team Helps
Injury Claim Team is not a law firm — we are a free service that connects injured Pennsylvanians with experienced personal injury attorneys who handle car accident cases throughout Pennsylvania. There is never a fee to use our service, and the attorneys in our network work on contingency: you pay nothing unless they win. We make it fast and simple to get matched with the right lawyer for your case.
Car Accident Claim FAQs
Yes — even seemingly minor crashes can cause injuries that surface days later, and a free consultation costs you nothing. An attorney can preserve evidence and protect you from lowball offers.
Your own uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage may apply. An attorney can identify every available source of compensation.
Pennsylvania uses modified comparative negligence (51% bar). You can recover as long as you were not more than 50% at fault; your award is reduced by your share.
Hurt in a Car Accident in Pennsylvania?
Get a free, confidential case review with an experienced Pennsylvania car accident lawyer. No fee unless you win.
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