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Were you hurt in a car wreck or any other injury in Philadelphia? 42 Pa.C.S. § 5524(2) gives you two years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury claim. Pennsylvania has a modified comparative fault rule. If an insurer proves you were at least 51% responsible, you may lose your right to compensation. Call Alexander Shunnarah Trial Attorneys for a free case review.
In Pennsylvania, the personal injury statute of limitations is two years. 42 Pa.C.S. § 5524(2) sets that deadline. The countdown begins on the day of your accident.
Pennsylvania follows a modified comparative fault rule under 42 Pa.C.S. § 7102. Fault in an accident could be split between the parties involved. If your share is 50% or less, your recovery is reduced by that amount. But if an insurer pushes that number to 51% or higher, you may not recover anything at all.
Also, Pennsylvania is a “choice” no-fault auto insurance state. This means that your recovery options depend partly on what you chose when you bought your policy. Typically, your options are limited or full tort coverage.
Unfortunately, adjusters know how to use both rules against you. Our attorneys have the skills and experience to protect what you’re owed.
Did your accident involve a city vehicle, a PennDOT road defect, or any government-owned property? Then a shorter deadline applies. Under Pennsylvania law, you must file a formal notice of intent to sue with the appropriate government agency. This must be filed within six months of the injury. The deadline is well before the standard two-year window closes.
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) released a 2024 crash facts and statistics report. The average comprehensive loss due to traffic crashes was $2,357 in 2024. Don’t risk your claim because of legal deadlines. Meet with an experienced personal injury attorney to learn what to do next.
As the birthplace of American democracy, Philadelphia is one of the oldest cities in the country. Some of its roads feel that way, too. According to the same PennDOT report, Pennsylvania recorded 110,765 crashes in 2024. These resulted in 66,950 injuries and 1,127 fatalities. Common accident sites include Interstate 95, the Schuylkill Expressway, and Roosevelt Boulevard.
Interstate 95, or the Delaware Expressway, is one of the deadliest roads in the country. Narrow lanes, constant construction, aggressive driving, and countless commercial trucks increase the risk of accidents. In 2020 alone, 1,042 of the 1,292 crashes on this corridor occurred within Philadelphia city limits.
The Schuylkill Expressway (I-76) connects Philadelphia to its western suburbs. The notorious “Dead Man’s Curve” near Conshohocken is the worst section of I-76. This is a sharp bend where high speeds and abrupt lane changes. Also, narrow lanes and ongoing construction keep this expressway consistently dangerous.
US Route 1 is known as Roosevelt Boulevard. Running through northeast Philadelphia, the boulevard has six lanes in each direction. Unfamiliar drivers often turn the wrong way, creating head-on crash conditions. Then, pedestrian crashes are common throughout the corridor, too.
Evidence disappears quickly after a crash. Consult with an attorney before speaking to an insurance adjuster. Anything you say may be used against you later.
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Our Philadelphia office is located at 2313 East Venango Street, Suite 4B, Philadelphia, PA 19134. However, our team is available by appointment only. Reach us at 800-229-7989. We work on a contingency fee basis. Your first case review is always free. You pay nothing unless we win a settlement or verdict in your favor.
We Also Serve Clients Throughout Pennsylvania
Philadelphia is our Pennsylvania office. Alexander Shunnarah Trial Attorneys represents injured clients across the state. No matter where in Pennsylvania your injury occurred, our attorneys can help you understand your options.
Our Philadelphia car accident and truck wreck attorneys handle cases throughout Philadelphia County and across the Commonwealth. We also represent clients in wrongful death, catastrophic injury, and premises liability claims.
We’re proud to be the personal injury lawyers that people turn to in Philadelphia. Trust our trial attorneys to handle your case with compassion and experience.
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Have you been hurt in Philadelphia? You’re most likely overwhelmed and confused. These are some of the most common questions we receive in Philadelphia and across the Commonwealth.
In Philadelphia, our attorneys handle personal injury claims, mass torts, and insurance disputes. We take on vehicle accidents, slip and falls, motorcycle crashes, wrongful death claims, and catastrophic injury cases. If you were hurt because of another’s negligence, you should speak with an attorney.
In most cases, you have two years from the date of your injury under 42 Pa.C.S. § 5524(2). But if a government vehicle, road defect, or public employee was involved, then the deadline is much shorter. Pennsylvania requires you to file a formal notice of intent to sue with the appropriate government agency. This must be filed within six months of the injury.
Many Philadelphia law firms, including Alexander Shunnarah Trial Attorneys, work on a contingency fee basis. This means that you pay nothing unless we win a settlement or verdict in your favor. Plus, your first case review is always free.
The compensation you receive depends on the facts of your case. You may recover the following losses: medical bills, lost wages, future medical treatment, pain and suffering, and property damage. Every case is different. A free consultation is the best way to understand what yours may be worth.
