Pennsylvania Personal Injury Lawyer for Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Statewide
In Pennsylvania, a box you checked on your car insurance policy, full tort or limited tort, can affect whether you can recover for pain and suffering after a crash. Kaufman & Lynd helps injured Pennsylvanians understand their coverage and pursue every available source of compensation. Attorney Jeffrey Kaufman is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania. Your case review is free and confidential, and you pay no fees unless we win.
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Pennsylvania personal injury claims at a glance
- Filing deadline
- 2 years
- Fault rule
- Recovery allowed if your fault is not greater than the defendants'
- Insurance
- Choice no-fault state; full tort or limited tort affects your claim
- Your attorney
- Jeffrey S. Kaufman is licensed to practice law in Pennsylvania and 17 other states.
- Cost to you
- Free consultation and no fees unless we win.
Pennsylvania injury attorneys
Why Pennsylvania Injury Victims Choose Kaufman & Lynd
Licensed in Pennsylvania
Attorney Jeffrey S. Kaufman is a licensed Pennsylvania attorney, so you work directly with a lawyer admitted to practice in your state.
Decades of experience
Partners Jeffrey Kaufman and Craig Lynd have worked together since 1997 and have been responsible for more than fifty thousand cases.
No fees unless we win
You pay nothing upfront, and your consultation is always free and 100% confidential.
Trusted by clients
Kaufman & Lynd holds a 4.9-star rating from more than 750 Google reviews.
Recognized legal commentary
Our attorneys have been called on for legal analysis by CNN, MSNBC, CNN Business, and Fox News.
Every case is personal
You get individualized attention and regular updates, not a case number.
Attorney Jeffrey Kaufman
Personal injury attorney · Licensed in Pennsylvania
Accident risks
Common Accident Risks in Pennsylvania
The Pennsylvania Turnpike, I-76 (the Schuylkill Expressway), I-95, I-476, I-81, and I-80 carry heavy commuter and freight traffic across the state. Philadelphia and Pittsburgh have dense urban traffic, older roads, and a high number of pedestrian crashes, while I-81 and I-80 are major trucking corridors. Winter weather and mountainous terrain add risk in central and western Pennsylvania.
How we can help
Pennsylvania Personal Injury Cases We Handle
If someone else's negligence caused your injury in Pennsylvania, we can help you pursue compensation for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other losses. Our Pennsylvania practice includes:
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Uninsured and underinsured motorist claims
Know your rights
Pennsylvania Personal Injury Laws You Should Know
Every state sets its own rules for injury claims. These are the Pennsylvania rules that most often affect what you can recover and when you must act.
Statute of limitations
Pennsylvania generally allows two years for personal injury and wrongful death claims (42 Pa.C.S. § 5524).
Modified comparative negligence
You can recover as long as your fault is not greater than the combined fault of the defendants. Your damages are reduced by your share of fault (42 Pa.C.S. § 7102).
Choice no-fault system
Drivers choose full tort or limited tort. With limited tort, you generally cannot recover pain and suffering unless you suffer a serious injury, though important exceptions apply, such as when the at-fault driver was convicted of DUI or was driving a vehicle registered out of state.
First-party medical benefits
Pennsylvania requires at least $5,000 in first-party medical benefits, paid by your own insurer regardless of fault.
Minimum liability limits
$15,000 per person, $30,000 per accident, and $5,000 for property damage, which are among the lowest in the country.
Claims against government entities
Written notice is generally required within six months (42 Pa.C.S. § 5522).
After an accident
What to Do After an Accident in Pennsylvania
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Get to safety and call 911.
Request police and medical help, and ask for a copy of the crash or incident report.
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See a doctor right away.
Some injuries, including concussions and internal injuries, do not show symptoms for hours or days.
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Find your declarations page.
Whether you selected full tort or limited tort affects your claim, and the exceptions to limited tort are often overlooked.
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Document everything.
Take photos of the scene, vehicles, and injuries, and collect names and contact information for witnesses.
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Avoid recorded statements to the other insurer.
Insurance adjusters may use your words to reduce or deny your claim.
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Call a Pennsylvania personal injury lawyer.
A free consultation helps you understand your rights before important deadlines pass.
Communities we serve
Serving Injury Victims Across Pennsylvania
We represent injured people throughout Pennsylvania, including Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Allentown, Harrisburg, Erie, Reading, Scranton, Lancaster, Bethlehem, and Wilkes-Barre, as well as smaller towns and rural communities statewide. Our main office is located at 200 E. Robinson St., Suite 400, Orlando, Florida, and we work with Pennsylvania clients by phone, video conference, and secure online document sharing, so you can focus on your recovery.
What is the difference between full tort and limited tort in Pennsylvania?
Full tort lets you sue for pain and suffering after any injury. Limited tort generally requires a serious injury, unless an exception applies, such as a DUI driver or an at-fault driver in an out-of-state vehicle.
How long do I have to file a personal injury lawsuit in Pennsylvania?
Two years in most cases. Claims against government entities require written notice within six months.
Can I recover if I was partly at fault in Pennsylvania?
Yes, if your fault is not greater than the combined fault of the defendants. Your recovery is reduced by your share of fault.
Can Kaufman & Lynd represent me in Pennsylvania?
Yes. Attorney Jeffrey Kaufman is licensed in Pennsylvania, and we work with Pennsylvania clients remotely.
What does a consultation cost?
It is free, and there are no fees unless we win.
Talk to a Pennsylvania Personal Injury Lawyer Today
If you or someone you love was hurt in Pennsylvania, you do not have to face the insurance companies alone. Call Kaufman & Lynd at (407) 500-JEFF or complete our free case evaluation form. Your information is kept 100% confidential, and there are no fees unless we win.