Philadelphia, PA Personal Injury Lawyers represent victims of accidents with serious or catastrophic injuries, wrongful death cases, injuries caused by negligent acts or injuries caused by hazardous or defective products.
Personal Injury cases are normally handled on a contingency basis. Typically there are no fees unless the personal injury lawyer obtains a settlement or an award for the injured party.
These types of cases are usually complex and expensive. Injured parties should always consult a qualified, licensed lawyer. TOP OF PAGE
 Types of Personal Injury Cases
Common types of accidents and personal injury cases handled by Philadelphia, PA personal injury lawyers include:  Automobile accidents
Truck accidents
Boating accidents
Motorcycle accidents
Pedestrian accidents
Train crashes
Railroad accidents
Aircraft accidents
Head injuries
Spinal cord injuries
Children's injuries
Bad faith insurance claims
Wrongfully denied insurance benefits
Injuries caused by drunk drivers
Construction accidents
Industrial accidents
Roadway defects
Workmen’s compensation claims
Slip and falls
Exposure to toxic or hazardous materials
Prescription drug related injuries
Injuries caused by defective products TOP OF PAGE
What is a Plaintiff?
A Plaintiff in a personal injury lawsuit is a person, company, corporation, association, government entity or other type of organization that files a personal injury lawsuit against another in a court of law. A plaintiff may also be known as the complainant. TOP OF PAGE
What is a Defendant?
A Defendant in a personal injury lawsuit is a person, company, corporation, association, government entity or other type of organization against whom a personal injury lawsuit is filed in a court of law. | Personal Injury Lawsuits
Civil lawsuits pertaining to accidents and injuries are referred to as personal injury lawsuits. Personal injury lawsuits are filed by injured parties called plaintiffs to recover damages or obtain compensation for serious injuries or death resulting typically from accidents caused by someone's error, someone's negligence, a dangerous condition, a design flaw or a manufacturing defect.
Personal injury lawsuits involving health practitioner negligence, doctor errors, surgical mistakes, hospital accidents and related issues are referred to as Medical Malpractice lawsuits. TOP OF PAGE
Contingency
Most Philadelphia, PA personal injury lawyers will handle personal injury cases on a contingency basis. In this type of arrangement the lawyer or law firm will work for an agreed upon percentage and the injured party will pay no attorney's fees unless a settlement or compensation is received. Additionally, the injured party may also be required to pay court costs associated with the case from the settlement funds. TOP OF PAGE
Settlement
A settlement is an agreement between the plaintiff and defendant of a personal injury lawsuit that resolves their dispute without going to trial. TOP OF PAGE
Negligence
Personal injury cases typically result from someone's negligence. Negligence results from carelessness, recklessness, errors, misjudgments and or mistakes. A party may be only partially negligent or at fault. State laws define negligence with respect to various types of accidents or injuries. Some states further define negligence and allow claims for punitive damages if gross negligence can be proven. TOP OF PAGE
Punitive Damages
Punitive damages are damages awarded in a personal injury lawsuit in addition to actual damages such as medical bills, when the Defendant acted with negligence, malice or deceit. TOP OF PAGE
Gross Negligence
Gross negligence in personal injury cases generally implies that the defendant's conduct was so reckless that it constituted a conscious disregard or indifference to the life, safety, or rights of persons exposed to such conduct. |
