At Greenberg Gross, we have seen how quickly a crash can disrupt a person’s life. Whether it happens on busy Philadelphia roads like I-76, I-95, Roosevelt Boulevard, or Broad Street, or at a neighborhood intersection where drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians share limited space, the outcome can be devastating.
If another driver caused your crash, Pennsylvania law may allow you to pursue compensation for your injuries and financial losses. But getting paid fairly is rarely as simple as filing an insurance claim and waiting for a check. Insurance companies may question who was at fault, downplay your injuries, point to your own driving, or argue that their policy won’t cover your losses.
Our Philadelphia car accident lawyers help injured people understand their rights, prove what happened, and pursue the compensation they need after a serious collision. Our team can investigate the crash, deal with insurance companies, identify all available coverage, and build a claim that reflects the full impact of your injuries.
Call (215) 602-7211 now for a free consultation to discuss your car accident claim with our Philadelphia team.
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Why Should You Choose Greenberg Gross for Your Philadelphia Car Accident Claim?
Choosing a car accident lawyer is one of the most important decisions you can make after a serious crash. The insurance company is likely already evaluating your claim, investigating your collision, and looking for reasons to reduce its payout. You deserve a legal team that can respond quickly, protect your interests, and prepare your case with the level of care you deserve.
At Greenberg Gross, our attorneys bring a trial-focused approach to personal injury claims. Our team has built a national reputation handling high-stakes, complex cases and standing up to powerful defendants, insurance companies, and large organizations. We prepare cases as though they will be presented to a jury, which can place our clients in a stronger position during negotiations.
Our lawyers do not treat car accident cases as paperwork claims. We look closely at how the crash happened, who was responsible, what insurance coverage is available, how your injuries have affected your daily life, and what evidence is needed to prove the full value of your claim.
We know that a serious collision can affect your physical health, mental well-being, family responsibilities, and ability to earn a living. We have successfully resolved multi-million-dollar cases for past clients, and although past results can not guarantee future outcomes, we are ready to fight for the maximum compensation you deserve.
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What Should You Do After a Car Accident in Philadelphia?
The steps you take in the days after a crash can affect both your health and your legal claim. First, get medical attention as soon as possible. Even if you feel able to walk away from the accident scene, symptoms from concussions, neck injuries, back injuries, and internal trauma may eventually appear or worsen in the hours and days that follow.
You should also report the crash, exchange information with the other driver, and preserve whatever evidence you can safely gather. Photos of the vehicles, roadway, skid marks, traffic signals, weather conditions, and visible injuries may become important later. If witnesses stopped at the scene, their contact information may help confirm what happened.
You will likely receive calls from insurance adjusters. Be careful. An adjuster may sound friendly, but the insurer’s goal is to protect its own financial interests.
Before giving a recorded statement, accepting blame, or signing medical authorizations, speak with our Philadelphia car accident team. We can explain what information is necessary, what requests may be overly broad, and how to avoid mistakes that could weaken your claim.
Common Causes of Car Accidents in Philadelphia
Philadelphia drivers face crowded highways, aggressive traffic, construction zones, narrow streets, rideshare vehicles, delivery trucks, buses, cyclists, and pedestrians. These conditions require drivers to pay attention and make safe decisions. When they do not, people get hurt.
We handle car accident claims involving:
- Distracted driving
- Speeding
- Tailgating
- Unsafe lane changes
- Impaired driving
- Drowsy driving
- Failure to yield
- Red-light violations
- Careless turns
- Other negligent actions
On roads like Roosevelt Boulevard, where high speeds and intersections create dangerous conditions, a single reckless decision can lead to severe injuries. In congested areas such as Center City, South Philadelphia, University City, and Old City, collisions often involve pedestrians, bicyclists, rideshare drivers, and delivery vehicles.
Our lawyers investigate more than the obvious cause of a crash. We look for evidence indicating whether a driver was distracted, violated traffic laws, was driving for work, was using a vehicle owned by someone else, or was operating under a commercial policy. Identifying these details can affect both who may be held accountable and the amount of insurance coverage available.
Types of Car Accident Cases We Handle
Car accidents can happen in many ways, and each type of crash may require different evidence to prove fault. We accept:
Rear-End Collisions
Rear-end crashes are common in stop-and-go traffic on the Schuylkill Expressway, I-95, and city streets. These collisions often cause neck, back, and shoulder injuries because the body is thrown forward and backward suddenly.
Insurers may argue that the crash was minor, but vehicle damage does not always reflect the severity of the injury. We help connect the force of the collision to the medical impact on your body.
Intersection Accidents
Intersection crashes often involve disputed stories. One driver may say they had the green light while the other driver says the opposite.
Our team may review police reports, witness statements, traffic cameras, business surveillance footage, and vehicle damage to help determine who had the right of way.
Rideshare and Delivery Driver Accidents
If you were hit by an Uber, Lyft, Amazon, DoorDash, or other delivery driver, the insurance questions can become complicated. Coverage may depend on whether the driver was logged into an app, waiting for a ride, transporting a passenger, or making a delivery.
We help determine which policies may apply and pursue claims against the appropriate insurer.
Hit-and-Run and Uninsured Driver Crashes
A hit-and-run or uninsured driver crash can leave injured people wondering whether any compensation is available. Depending on your own insurance policy, uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage may help pay for your losses.
Our attorneys can review your coverage and explain whether a claim may be available through your own insurer.
Pedestrian and Bicycle Accidents
Philadelphia is a walkable city, but pedestrians and cyclists are vulnerable when drivers speed, fail to yield, or ignore traffic signals. These accidents frequently cause serious injuries because the person outside the vehicle has little protection.
Our team works to show how driver negligence caused the collision and how the injury changed the victim’s life.
Common Philadelphia Car Accident Injury Claims We Handle
Some car accident injuries are obvious immediately. Others take time to develop. Pain, stiffness, dizziness, numbness, headaches, and changes in mood or concentration should be treated quickly after a crash.
| Injury Type | How It May Affect Your Life |
| Concussions and Traumatic Brain Injuries | May affect memory, concentration, balance, mood, sleep, and ability to work. |
| Whiplash and Neck Injuries | Can cause pain, stiffness, headaches, limited movement, and ongoing discomfort. |
| Back and Disc Injuries | Herniated discs, nerve pain, and spinal injuries can interfere with mobility and daily tasks. |
| Broken Bones | Fractures may require surgery, casting, physical therapy, and time away from work. |
| Internal Injuries | Internal bleeding or organ damage may not be immediately visible but can become life-threatening. |
| Soft Tissue Injuries | Muscle, ligament, and tendon injuries can cause lasting pain even when imaging is normal. |
| Scarring and Disfigurement | Visible injuries may cause physical limitations and emotional distress. |
Our team works to understand your medical condition fully before evaluating settlement options. That may involve reviewing treatment records, consulting with medical professionals, and documenting how the injuries affect your daily routine.
How Pennsylvania’s Full Tort and Limited Tort Rules May Affect Your Claim
Pennsylvania drivers can choose between full tort and limited tort insurance options. This choice affects the compensation an injured person may recover after a crash. Basically, the limited tort option restricts the insured person’s right to recover certain damages, such as pain and suffering. Many people do not remember which option they selected when buying insurance.
Our attorneys can review your insurance policy, identify whether full tort or limited tort applies, and analyze whether any exceptions may allow you to pursue pain and suffering damages. This is one reason you should not assume the insurance company’s interpretation of your rights is correct.
How Do We Prove Fault in a Philadelphia Car Accident Case?
To recover compensation, we must show that another party’s negligence caused your injuries. To do this, our team carefully investigates the facts.
We can gather the police report, photographs, witness information, medical records, repair estimates, and available video footage. In more serious cases, we may work with accident reconstruction professionals to evaluate vehicle damage, impact angles, braking patterns, road conditions, and other physical evidence.
What if I Was Partially at Fault for the Accident?
If you contributed to the crash, Pennsylvania’s comparative negligence rule will come into play. Under state law, an injured person’s own negligence does not bar recovery as long as they were not more than 50% responsible.
However, awarded damages are reduced in proportion to the injured person’s share of fault. Because fault percentages can directly affect compensation, our lawyers work to counter unfair blame-shifting by insurers and defense attorneys.
What Compensation May Be Available After a Car Accident?
The value of your car accident case depends on the severity of your injuries, the available insurance coverage, the strength of the evidence, and how the crash affects your life. Our team evaluates both immediate losses and long-term consequences, so your claim does not focus only on bills that have already arrived.
Compensation may include:
- Medical expenses for emergency care, follow-up visits, surgery, physical therapy, medication, diagnostic testing, injections, specialist care, and future treatment.
- If your injuries keep you from working, you may also seek lost wages and reduced future earning capacity.
- Car accident victims may also pursue compensation for pain and suffering when allowed under Pennsylvania law. These damages address the physical pain, emotional distress, inconvenience, sleep disruption, anxiety, and loss of enjoyment caused by the crash.
- If your vehicle or personal property was damaged, those losses may also be part of the claim.
Our lawyers work to document these damages through medical records, wage records, testimony, expert analysis, and evidence showing how the accident affected your daily life.
How Insurance Companies Try to Reduce Car Accident Claims
Insurance companies often appear helpful at first, but their financial interests are not aligned with yours. Adjusters may ask for recorded statements and request broad medical authorizations, then argue that treatment was unnecessary, suggest your injuries existed before the crash, or offer a quick settlement before the long-term impact is known.
They may also use Pennsylvania’s limited tort rules or comparative negligence laws to reduce the value of your claim. In some cases, they may argue that you were partially at fault even when the other driver clearly caused the crash.
At Greenberg Gross, our car accident lawyers anticipate these tactics. We communicate with insurers, review settlement offers, protect clients from broad or unnecessary requests, and build a strong case to demand compensation that reflects the full extent of the harm caused by the crash.
Ask the Greenberg Gross Team...
What should I bring to my free consultation?
You do not need to have everything organized before speaking with our team. Helpful materials may include the police report, photos, insurance information, medical records, repair estimates, witness names, and any letters or emails from insurance companies. If you do not have these documents yet, we can still discuss what happened and identify what may be needed.
Should I accept the insurance company’s first offer?
You should be cautious before accepting any settlement. Once you settle, you usually cannot return later for more compensation, even if your injuries worsen or future treatment becomes necessary. Let our team review the offer and explain whether it appears to reflect the full value of your claim.
Frequently Asked Questions About Philadelphia Car Accident Claims
How long do I have to file a car accident lawsuit in Pennsylvania?
Most Pennsylvania personal injury lawsuits, including car accident claims, must be filed within two years. However, there may be exceptions to the statute of limitations deadline in certain circumstances, so it is best to evaluate your rights promptly.
Do I need a lawyer for a minor car accident?
You may not need a lawyer for a property-damage-only claim. But if you were injured, missed work, received medical treatment, or are being blamed for the crash, it’s best to speak with an attorney who can help you understand whether the insurer is treating your claim fairly.
What if the driver who hit me was working?
If the other driver was working at the time of the crash, their employer or a commercial insurance policy may be involved. This can affect both liability and available coverage.
Contact Our Philadelphia Car Accident Lawyers Today
A car accident can leave you with medical bills, lost income, pain, stress, and questions about your future. You should not have to handle insurance companies or legal issues alone while trying to heal.
At Greenberg Gross, our Philadelphia car accident lawyers help injured people pursue compensation after crashes caused by negligent drivers. Our team can investigate what happened, protect your rights, identify available insurance coverage, and help you understand the value of your claim.
Call (215) 602-7211 today for a free consultation with our Philadelphia car accident team.