Pennsylvania · Personal injury
Pennsylvania Personal Injury Lawyers and Laws
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The law
Pennsylvania injury law in 60 seconds
Filing deadline
2 years
For most injury claims (42 Pa. C.S. § 5524).
Fault rule
Modified comparative fault (51% bar)
You can recover as long as you were not more than 50% at fault, and your award is reduced by your share of the blame. (42 Pa. C.S. § 7102)
Car insurance
Choice no-fault state
No-fault coverage and the traditional right to sue can both apply, depending on the options chosen on the policy and after the crash. Which applies affects your claim.
Pending attorney review. General information, not legal advice. Deadlines can be shorter for claims against government agencies and for some case types.
Case types
Rankings by case type
Open a city above, then narrow its ranking to the kind of case you have:
- Car accident lawyers
- Truck accident lawyers
- Motorcycle accident lawyers
- Rideshare accident lawyers
- Slip and fall lawyers
- Wrongful death lawyers
FAQ
Pennsylvania personal injury questions
How long do I have to file a personal injury lawsuit in Pennsylvania?
In most cases, 2 years from the date of the injury (42 Pa. C.S. § 5524). Claims against a government agency often have much shorter notice deadlines.
What if I was partly at fault for my injury in Pennsylvania?
You can recover as long as you were not more than 50% at fault, and your award is reduced by your share of the blame. (42 Pa. C.S. § 7102)
Is Pennsylvania a no-fault car insurance state?
Pennsylvania is a choice no-fault state. No-fault coverage and the traditional right to sue can both apply, depending on the options chosen on the policy and after the crash. Which applies affects your claim.