Pennsylvania Personal Injury Lawyers

Maximum Compensation For Serious Injury Cases

When you’ve been hurt, searching for a personal injury attorney can be a difficult process. You may be turned off by what you see on television or on a billboard. You may be overwhelmed with medical problems – not to mention bogged down with financial expenses and emotional stress that affect your entire family. You may not even like the idea of a lawsuit.

We’re Here To Help

At Bellwoar Kelly, LLP, our Pennsylvania personal injury lawyers understand the tremendous challenges you’re facing. This is a difficult time for you. Much has gone wrong, and the prospect of a lawsuit may seem like more than you can handle.

Still, you owe it to yourself (and your loved ones) to explore your options. You may have a strong personal injury case of significant value. A financial recovery could go a long way toward easing your burdens, both now and over the long run.

We can help you make sense of your options during this confusing, emotional time. By offering free initial consultations and contingency fee representation, we make it easy for people like you to learn more without committing vast amounts of time or resources.

Trusted And Experienced Guidance

Based in Southeastern Pennsylvania, our personal injury lawyers help injury victims and their families across Pennsylvania. For example, you can rely on us for trusted legal guidance after:

• A car accident caused by a driver who was careless, distracted, drunk or otherwise negligent while behind the wheel
• A truck accident or another accident caused by the driver or owner of a commercial vehicle
• A car accident caused by someone who did not have motor vehicle insurance
• A motorcycle crash
• An injury sustained while riding a bike
• A slip-and-fall accident or another injury due to hazardous conditions on someone else’s property
• A crime that may have been prevented with adequate security
• A sexual assault on your school campus
• Medical malpractice involving the negligence of a health care provider
• An injury caused by a dangerous or defective product, whether consumer or industrial

We also handle wrongful death cases involving the tragic and untimely loss of a loved one.

Our Pennsylvania personal injury lawyers are committed to obtaining the best results for our clients. Whether you’re in Chester County, Montgomery County or Delaware County in Pennsylvania, our personal lawyers are here to offer their legal representation and support.

The Basics Of Personal Injury Law

Everyone knows you can sue someone for money if you get hurt. However, personal injury law is far more complicated than that. For a personal injury case to be successful, you need to prove three key factors: negligence, causation and damages.

• Negligence means failure to uphold reasonable standards of care. But what, exactly, is a reasonable standard of care? It depends on the situation. On the road, for example, this might mean obeying the speed limit or refraining from texting while driving. In the operating room, however, it means using the same skill and professional judgment of a similar surgeon under similar conditions.
• Causation means that someone else’s negligence contributed to your injuries. Even if you were also at fault to some degree, you may still be entitled to compensation.
• Damages mean harm – whether financial losses, physical injuries or emotional suffering. Compensation typically covers, at minimum, medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and property damage. Proving damages may require thorough documentation and strong legal arguments.

Drawing on over 100 combined years of experience, our lawyers can help you navigate these complex elements to help you pursue the best available outcome.

What Types Of Compensation Are You Entitled To?

In Pennsylvania, personal injury victims can seek numerous types of damages, depending on the details of their case. Most of these fall into two categories: economic damages (those with an objective cost) and noneconomic damages (those that are harder to calculate because they do not have an objective cost). Common examples include:

• Medical costs: You may recover expenses for medical treatment for your injury, including hospital visits, surgeries, doctor appointments and rehabilitation, as well as future medical care you may need.
• Lost income: If your injury has prevented you from working, you might be compensated for the wages you have lost. This can also cover future earnings if you become unable or less able to work long term.
• Property damage: If personal property was damaged in the incident, such as your vehicle in an accident, you can claim compensation for repair or replacement.
• Pain and suffering: This compensation is for the physical pain you have endured as a result of your injury. You might be eligible for damages related to the psychological impacts of your injury, such as anxiety, depression or trauma.
• Loss of consortium: You may seek compensation for loss of companionship, affection or support if your injuries negatively impacted your marital relationship.

The first three examples are considered economic damages. The final two are noneconomic because the costs are subjective. However, that doesn’t mean they are frivolous. Most reasonable people would agree that personal injury victims deserve to be compensated for the pain and suffering they’ve endured, as well as the other ways in which their lives and relationships have been negatively impacted.

In certain cases, Pennsylvania courts may also grant punitive damages meant to punish the at-fault party. In order to qualify for punitive damages, the defendant’s conduct must have been willful, malicious, oppressive, motivated by evil or demonstrating a reckless indifference toward others. One example is sex abuse cases. The actions of defendants go far beyond ordinary negligence and are both illegal and highly immoral.

Don’t Wait Too Long To Take Legal Action – Time Is Limited

Every state has a time limit known as a “statute of limitations” for personal injury claims. Victims who file a claim after the SOL expires will have their case thrown out. In Pennsylvania, the personal injury statute of limitations is typically two years from the date of injury or two years from the date the injury was discovered.

This is not much time, considering how long it can take to investigate and file a legal claim. Therefore, you should consult an experienced attorney as soon as reasonably possible.

Start Today With A Free Consultation

Bellwoar Kelly, LLP, offers free initial consultations in personal injury and wrongful death cases. Contact us online or call 610-314-7066 to discuss your case with a reputable lawyer.