PA personal injury case & accident info
Pennsylvania has a little something for everyone, but despite its history and things to do, it can be a bit boring to drive through. Your attention might wander, and that can lead to car accidents, personal injuries, and negligence cases.
Then you have to figure out who’s at fault, who’s to blame and who is liable. We can help you figure that out. Maybe you got hurt, or maybe a family member or friend did. Whatever happens during your Pennsylvania journeys, if you need guidance for your personal injury case, Enjuris can help.
Pennsylvania personal injury law: the basics
- Understanding the Pennsylvania Court Structure for Injury Claims
- Guide to Pennsylvania Small Claims Court
- Know the Deadlines: Pennsylvania Statute of Limitations
- Your Guide to Damages in Pennsylvania Personal Injury Claims
- Pennsylvania Negligence and Fault Laws
- Calculating the Value of Your Pennsylvania Legal Claim
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Pennsylvania statutes online
This is where you’ll find the Pennsylvania unofficial statutes. The website has details about how long you have to bring a case, monetary limits on personal injury cases (which are also known as damage caps), and other important information.
Pennsylvania Unofficial Statutes
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Pennsylvania’s car accident statutes of limitation
In Pennsylvania, you have two years to bring both a personal injury and a property damage claim. That means you have only two years to file your paperwork with the court, not that your case has to be completed in that time frame.
Pennsylvania’s Statute of Limitations
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Accidents & injuries in Pennsylvania
Accidents involving children
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Medical malpractice
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Other vehicle accidents
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- Guide to Bicycle Accidents in Pennsylvania
- Pennsylvania Bus Accident & Injury Guide
- Pennsylvania Boat Accidents
- Guide to Pennsylvania Motorcycle Accidents and Injuries
- Pennsylvania Pedestrian Laws & Accident Compensation
- Pennsylvania Train Accidents & Railroad Injury Claims
Workplace accidents
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Accident worksheets
Your First Meeting with an Attorney
A worksheet to prepare for your first meeting with a personal injury attorney – what to bring, what they'll ask
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Documents & Evidence Checklist
Checklist of 30 items to help you prepare for making a personal injury or accident claim
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Personal Injury Attorney Interview Sheet
Worksheet with questions to ask a personal injury attorney to help determine if he or she will be a good fit for your case
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Damages/Expenses Worksheet
Damages worksheet to track expenses for your injury claim (medical treatment, property damage, lost wages, prescriptions)
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Post-Accident Journal Form
Sample accident journal/diary to help you document the effect on your daily life
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Accident Report Form
Sample post-accident report form to keep in your glove box - fill out at the scene or as soon as you can after a car accident
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Hiring a lawyer in Pennsylvania
The initial meeting with a personal injury attorney is normally free. (Note that other legal specialties, such as domestic relations law or real estate law, are different.) After that, lawyers work on a contingency basis, which means that they will take a third of the eventual reward, plus whatever office expenses they incur along the way.
If your case goes to trial, that percentage could rise to 40% of the eventual reward or judgment. These numbers aren’t determined by law, so don’t be surprised if your lawyer suggests something else.
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Examples of personal injury cases and accidents
Personal injury cases (also known as a tort lawsuit) come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Auto accidents, medical malpractice and premises liability (slip/fall) are a few examples of the most common types of personal injury cases, but there are many more. In fact, torts are among the most common legal actions in the United States. Read more
Read our complete guide to finding the right injury attorney for your case. Read insights from Enjuris attorneys and lawyers across the USA on when and why you need to hire a car accident attorney. Learn more
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Law libraries in Pennsylvania
There are a number of issues you can solve without the help of an attorney. If you don’t know where to start, a law librarian can help you. They are usually legally trained, and they can help you both with texts or online research engines like LexisNexis or Westlaw.
- State Law Library of Pennsylvania
- Jenkins Law Library
- University of Pennsylvania Law School Biddle Law Library
- First Judicial District of Pennsylvania Alex Bonavitacola Law Library
- York County Law Library
- Bucks County Law Library
- Montgomery County Law Library
- Mercer County Law Library
- Westmoreland County Law Library
- Fayette County Law Library