Lackawanna County, PA
Lackawanna County Car Accident Lawyer
Car crash claims in Pennsylvania turn on your tort selection, the coverage available, and how completely the injuries are documented.
Car Accident claims in Lackawanna County
Lackawanna County sits at the junction of Interstates 81, 84 and 380, which carry heavy freight traffic through Northeastern Pennsylvania every day. Injury cases filed here are heard at the county courthouse in Scranton.
What matters most in these cases
- Limited tort can restrict pain and suffering recovery, subject to exceptions
- Underinsured motorist coverage often matters as much as the at-fault policy
- Gaps in medical treatment are used to argue the injury was minor
Applicable law and resources
Pennsylvania sets a two-year deadline for most injury claims (42 Pa.C.S. § 5524) and applies modified comparative negligence (42 Pa.C.S. § 7102). Commercial vehicle cases add the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations on top of state law.
Lackawanna County car accident FAQs
Do I have a claim if I chose limited tort?
Often yes. Limited tort still allows recovery of medical expenses and lost wages, and exceptions exist for serious impairment, DUI drivers and out-of-state vehicles.
Should I give the other insurer a recorded statement?
You are generally not required to. Early statements are frequently used to narrow a claim before the full injury is known.
This is general legal information, not legal advice for your situation.
Published Munley results
$4.4 Million
Settlement reached for car accident case.
$4.3 Million
Jury award for a motorcycle accident victim.
$2.8 Million
Settlement for a pedestrian accident case.
Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.
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