Personal Injury Attorneys in Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia residents struck by a car, hurt in a fall, or injured on someone else’s property face bills that pile up fast. A licensed Pennsylvania personal injury attorney serving Philadelphia will review your claim for free.
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How we match your Philadelphia personal injury case
When you submit a Philadelphia personal injury matter, we route it through a national network of independent partner firms and put it in front of the one that fits best — based on the kind of case it is, what it is likely to involve, where it has to be handled, and who has capacity to take it on now.
Case type
A personal injury matter needs someone who handles personal injury work day to day, not a generalist. Practice area is the first filter.
Size and complexity
Some firms are built for catastrophic injury and multi-party litigation; others resolve straightforward claims quickly. We weigh what your matter is likely to involve against how each firm actually works.
Jurisdiction and licensing
Your matter is decided under Pennsylvania law, so it goes to an attorney licensed in Pennsylvania who regularly appears where your case would be heard.
Capacity and fit
Availability, conflicts of interest and language all matter. If the best-fit firm cannot take your case, we route it to the next one that can — or tell you plainly when no one in the network is the right answer.
Every partner reviews your case for free. Injury and workers’ compensation matters are handled on contingency — no fee unless you win. Other matters are quoted upfront, before you commit to anything.
DearLegal provides marketing and matching services and is not a law firm. Submitting a case does not create an attorney-client relationship. Matches depend on case type, jurisdiction and firm availability.
Personal Injury cases in Philadelphia
More about legal help in Philadelphia →Personal injury cases in Philadelphia span crashes on I-95 and the Schuylkill, pedestrians struck on Center City streets, SEPTA bus and trolley incidents, falls on broken sidewalks outside rowhouses, and assaults at bars. All of it is heard in Philadelphia County court. Pennsylvania bars recovery if you were more than half at fault, and claims against the city carry a short notice deadline that catches many people off guard. DearLegal matches you with a Pennsylvania-licensed attorney who handles personal injury cases in Philadelphia, with a free review.
- Philadelphia County court is known nationwide for personal injury verdicts, which shapes how insurers value claims here.
- Claims against the city or SEPTA carry short notice requirements that must be met soon after the injury.
- Broken sidewalks, transit incidents, and pedestrian crashes are staples of the Philadelphia injury docket.
Pennsylvania personal injury rules at a glance
Philadelphia cases run under Pennsylvania law. The full walkthrough — timeline, when to call, case types, and what a recovery can include — is on the Pennsylvania page.
Read the full Pennsylvania personal injury guide →- Statute of Limitations
2 years
2 years from the date of injury (42 Pa. C.S. § 5524)
- Fault Rule
51%
Modified comparative fault, 51% bar (42 Pa. C.S. § 7102) — no recovery if your fault is greater than the combined fault of all defendants
- Damages Cap
No cap
No general cap on compensatory damages in standard PI. Sovereign Immunity Act caps at $250,000/$1M (42 Pa. C.S. § 8528). Political Subdivision Tort Claims Act caps at $500,000 (§ 8553). Medical malpractice non-economic capped indirectly through MCARE allocations.
- Government-Claim Notice
6 months
Notice of Claim within 6 months under 42 Pa. C.S. § 5522(a) for both state and local government claims; subject to immunity waivers under §§ 8522, 8542.
- Joint and Several Liability
60%
Modified — defendants 60% or more at fault are jointly liable; less than 60% are severally liable (Fair Share Act, 42 Pa. C.S. § 7102(a.1)).
- Typical attorney fee
33%
33%–40% contingency — no fee unless you win
Exhibit D
How much do Philadelphia personal injury attorneys cost?
Sample settlement statement
Pennsylvania · Personal Injury
Illustrative only. Your fee terms are set in a written agreement with your attorney and may include costs and expenses regardless of outcome.
Most Pennsylvania personal injury attorneys work on contingency: the fee is a share of what they recover, and nothing if they don’t.
Personal injury attorneys in Pennsylvania work on a contingency fee basis — typically 33% to 40% of the total recovery. Pennsylvania’s limited/full tort elections, immunity statutes, and Fair Share Act make case planning intricate. Case expenses are typically advanced by the firm and deducted from the final recovery.
A good attorney walks through every number at your free consultation — before you sign anything.
Exhibit F
Philadelphia personal injury questions, answered
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Personal Injury attorneys by city in Pennsylvania
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