Wilkes-Barre, PA
Wilkes-Barre 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 Wilkes-Barre
Wilkes-Barre sits along the Susquehanna River where Route 309 meets Interstate 81, with heavy truck traffic serving the surrounding distribution parks.
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.
Wilkes-Barre 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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