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Frequently Questions Asked Regarding Personal Injury Claim in Philadelphia

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If you or somebody you care about sustained an injury that was caused by the negligence actions of another person, you may be thinking about filing a personal injury lawsuit to recover compensation for your losses. These cases can become complicated, and you may have several questions about how your case will work. At Soloff & Zervanos, P.C., our personal injury attorneys in Philadelphia want to tackle some of the most commonly asked questions regarding these claims.

How long will a personal injury case take to resolve?

Perhaps one of the most commonly asked questions relates to how long a personal injury case will take to resolve. Unfortunately, there is no single answer to this question. The vast majority of Philadelphia personal injury claims are settled out of court and through insurance carriers, and these cases will typically be resolved more quickly than a full-fledged personal injury lawsuit. However, is a personal injury lawsuit is necessary, this could significantly lengthen the amount of time it takes a case to be resolved. In short, a personal injury claim could take anywhere from a few months to a year or more to be resolved.

What is the statute of limitations for a Philadelphia personal injury claim?

It is important to recognize that Pennsylvania law sets a two-year statute of limitations in place for these cases. This means that victims have a two-year window with which to file a lawsuit against an alleged negligent party to recover compensation for their losses. There are some exceptions to this two-year time limit, so speak to a personal injury lawyer in Philadelphia about your case immediately.

What if you were partially at-fault for the crash?

Even those who are partially responsible for their injuries may be able to recover compensation. Pennsylvania operates under a modified comparative negligence system that allows for a plaintiff (injury victim) to recover compensation if they are less than 51% at fault for the accident. However, the total amount of compensation they receive will be reduced based on their percentage of fault.

How much compensation is available for a personal injury claim?

There is no set amount of compensation that will be awarded to victim personal injury cases. The total amount of damages will be dependent on the factors related to each particular claim. However, the team at Soloff & Zervanos, P.C. is regularly able to help clients recover the following:

  • Full coverage of their medical expenses related to their injuries
  • Lost wages if they cannot work while they recover
  • Pain and suffering damages
  • Loss of personal enjoyment damages

Contact an attorney today

If you or somebody you love due to the negligence of another person, contact the team at Soloff & Zervanos, P.C. to discuss your case today. We have extensive resources at our disposal that we can use to investigate every aspect of your claim in order to secure the compensation mentioned above. We are not afraid to take on aggressive insurance carriers or at-fault negligent parties. When you need a personal injury attorney in Philadelphia, you can contact us for a free consultation by clicking here or calling us at 866-597-8572.