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Pittsburgh Injury Attorneys
Our personal injury attorneys help people who have suffered catastrophic injury due to carelessness or negligence recover compensation to ease the financial, physical, or emotional burdens resulting from their injuries.
An individual who sustains such an injury is entitled to compensation for financial loss related to medical bills, lost wages, or the inability to work, as well as recovery for pain and suffering.
FAQ
When a person suffers a serious injury do to the wrongful or negligent acts of another person or entity, it is often referred to as “personal injury”. When such an injury is particularly serious or extreme it may be referred to as a “catastrophic injury”. In catastrophic injury cases, the injured party will often be impacted emotionally as well as physically, and may require months or years to heal from the injury. Whether the injury occurred as the result of an accident or negligent behavior, the responsible party can be held accountable.
Our law firm represents victims of personal injury in a variety of circumstances, including but not limited to car, truck & motorcycle accidents, workplace injuries, premises liability, and dangerous product liability.
Our legal consultations are always free unless we recover money for you. During the course of our investigation into your personal injury claim, we advance any costs that we deem necessary in the proper handling of your case. If we do not recover money for you, you do not have to return any of the costs incurred associated with your case.
This is called the Contingent Fee.
Contingent fees make it possible for anyone to hire only the very best lawyer to decide if there are grounds for a claim, without paying for that advice. More importantly, it gives everyone access to the justice system and representation equal to the best that insurance companies, doctors, and other defendants can hire.
The law limits the amount of time you have in which to file a personal injury case in Pennsylvania.
Statute of Limitations: You typically have two years from the date of injury to file a personal injury case in Pennsylvania.
Minors Tolling Statute: In a case where the victim is a child (under 18), the statute of limitations does not apply until the child reaches 18. This means that a claim must be filed before the child turns 20.
The following factors are considered when determining and agreeing upon a settlement amount:
- Establish the full extent of the injury.
- Determine the future needs of the victim, including expected medical costs and cost associated with living with the injury, such as retrofitting of the home, devices and appliances that may be required, and long-term personal care.
- Determine the maximum recovery obtained in similar cases that may have set a precedent.
- Calculate how much the victim will lose in wages over the course of their recovery, or in cases where the victim will never return to work, over the course of their work life expectancy. It’s also necessary to calculate the value of the victim’s financial, physical and emotional contributions to their children or spouse as well as services performed in and around the home. For more information on the Value of a Homemaker.
- Attorney fees will ideally be recovered for such sums as are awarded for pain and suffering. This is much easier to do by settlement than by verdict.
Pain and suffering damages can be awarded to individuals who physical pain, discomfort, embarrassment, humiliation, mental distress or the inability to enjoy the simple pleasures of life. But unlike a hospital or auto repair bill, none of these conditions has a specific dollar amount attached to it. Nevertheless, individuals can and should be compensated for their physical and emotional suffering.
Our Expertise In Catastrophic Personal Injury Includes:
Car accidents can result in significant injury and loss of life. Determining liability in a car accident depends on the specific circumstances and the laws of the jurisdiction where the accident occurred.
Truck accident statistics paint a concerning picture of the risks and consequences associated with these incidents. Accidents involving large trucks can have devastating outcomes, affecting not only the truck occupants but also other vehicles, pedestrians, and cyclists sharing the road.
Slip, trip, and fall incidents are common accidents that can occur in various settings, including workplaces, public places, and homes. These accidents can lead to injuries ranging from minor bruises to severe fractures, head trauma, spinal cord injuries, even death.
Defective products can pose serious risks to consumers, potentially resulting in injuries or even fatalities. Understanding the statistics related to defective product injuries can shed light on the scope of the problem.
Determining liability in worksite and construction accidents can be complex, as multiple parties may share responsibility. It often requires a thorough investigation and analysis of the specific circumstances surrounding the accident.