Fault is key to any personal injury case. Your attorney will need to show that the party who caused the accident was negligent and caused your injury.

In Pennsylvania, there are four elements to negligence that a plaintiff must prove:

1. The defendant owed the plaintiff a duty of care.
2. The defendant breached that duty.
3. The defendant’s breach was a direct cause of the plaintiff’s injury.
4. The plaintiff suffered actual damages.

When you’ve been seriously injured due to another person’s negligence, seeking compensation is critical. An experienced personal injury attorney can assess your claim and help you pursue your injury claim.

Understanding the types of money damages is crucial in pursuing your personal injury case. Depending on specific factors, the following damages may apply:

Injuries that aren't your fault can be overwhelming. Many in the Philadelphia area may not realize they can seek compensation. Our lawyers are here to guide you and secure the compensation you deserve.

Injured victims are sometimes hesitant to hire an injury attorney in the city of Philadelphia or surrounding areas because of perceived legal fees involved. Many injured victims are already dealing with medical bills and are out of work.

Our attorneys work on a contingency fee basis. This means that the client pays the attorney a percentage of the overall recovery if the claim results in an award of damages. This also means that, if our lawyers never recover any money for the client, the client owes nothing. In short, there’s no cost to you unless our firm wins your case in or out of court.

Each claim is unique, depending on the parties involved, the accident circumstances, and your injuries. During your free consultation, our personal injury lawyer will explain the claim process.

The injury claim process generally includes:

• Contacting an Attorney: Schedule a consultation to simplify the process.
• Free Case Evaluation: Our attorney will gather facts and outline next steps.
• Making the Claim: Your attorney will file the claim with the responsible party’s insurer.
• Negotiating Settlement: Our team will seek a fair settlement for you.
• Filing a Lawsuit: If no settlement is reached, we will file a lawsuit and represent you in court.

If you have questions about your claim, feel free to contact us.

In Philadelphia car accidents, multiple parties may share the blame, necessitating a thorough investigation by your legal counsel.

The most likely at-fault parties include:

The other driver(s) are typically the primary culprits, especially if cited for traffic violations (though police may not respond to minor accidents). If the driver does not own the vehicle, the owner may also be liable for your injuries. Additionally, if the driver was working, their employer could be held responsible. If a road hazard contributed to the accident, the city or state might share liability, as could a private business if the incident occurred on their property. Lastly, vehicle defects or maintenance issues and adverse weather conditions can also play a role.

According to PennDOT, there have been an alarming number of car accidents in Philadelphia County. In 2023, there were 8,549 crashes. This accounts for 7.7% of all crashes in the state, making it the county with the fifth highest number of accidents. Of these motor vehicle crashes, 128 resulted in death and 5,526 resulted in injury.

In Pennsylvania, the highest number of traffic-related deaths (135) were experienced in Philadelphia County. Philadelphia County alone accounted for 11.2% of all fatalities in the state.