Coatesville Personal Injury Lawyer

Personal injury includes all claims resulting in bodily injury, including psychological problems. Here are some examples of personal injury:

• The airbag fails to deploy
• A doctor failing to make proper diagnoses of a condition
• A doctor failing to order proper diagnostic tests
• A doctor failing to warn of the risks of surgery
• The doctor performing an operation in a negligent manner
• A doctor performing an unnecessary operation
• Doctors prescribing the wrong medication or the wrong dosage
• Fall due to a faulty or missing handrail
• Fall due to uneven pavement
• Fall out of hospital bed
• Injuries sustained because Bar or Liquor store served a visibly intoxicated patron
• Injuries sustained due to foreign substances in food products
• Injuries sustained in an automobile collision
• Injuries sustained when a product was poorly designed
• Injuries are sustained when a product does not operate in the manner in which it was supposed to
• Pharmacist misreads prescription and gives wrong medication
• Seat belt failure
• Slip and fall on broken pavement
• Slip and fall on defective stairs
• Slip and fall on a slippery surface

In a personal injury lawsuit, your attorney will be paid a percentage of your recovery. This fee is paid only after your case settles, or after a judgment is paid. In most cases, all related costs of pursuing your claim will be advanced by the Law Firm of Larry Pitt and Associates and will be only paid upon your recovery. Under this system, EVERYBODY CAN AFFORD TO RECEIVE COMPENSATION FOR INJURIES.

The Statute of Limitations for bringing a personal injury lawsuit varies from State to State. In Pennsylvania, the general rule is that you must bring your lawsuit within two (2) years of the date of your injury. However, you should not wait to consult an attorney. There are many pitfalls in pursuing a claim which can only be avoided with sound legal advice. The best way to protect your legal rights is to contact an attorney as soon as possible following an injury to yourself or loved ones.

In Pennsylvania, you have the right to change attorneys if you become unhappy with your representation. Depending on the nature and status of your claim your old attorney is entitled to recover a fee for the actual time he spent working on your file. Most often this can be negotiated between your old attorney and your new attorney and might not cost you anything until your case settles.

Absolutely! Different attorneys with different experiences are very likely to view a case differently. If an attorney declines to represent you, you should seek another opinion immediately.

In Pennsylvania, the law allows a recovery even where an accident was partly your fault. You should make an appointment to review the facts of your case with an attorney.

You should consult an attorney and a doctor. Some injuries are not apparent until days or even weeks following an accident.

Yes, but not at the initial consultation. It may take many months for your attorney to gather all of your medical evidence to determine the nature and extent of your injuries. You should beware of any attorney who promises a quick settlement, particularly if you are still receiving treatments with your doctor for your injuries.

You should always remember that an adjuster is employed by the insurance company! Part of the adjuster’s job is to keep settlements small. On the other hand, your attorney is working for YOU. Part of your attorney’s job is to maximize your recovery.

This varies on a case-by-case basis. Your case should not be settled until the full extent of your injuries is known. Ordinarily, this means that your treatment needs to be complete.

As a general rule, yes. However, you may still pursue a lawsuit against a negligent party other than your employer. Because the Law Offices of Larry Pitt and Associates handles both Worker’s Compensation and Personal Injury, our attorneys can fight to maximize your recovery in both areas.

Pennsylvania requires that you remain at the scene and render assistance. It is important that the police are immediately notified so that a report can be prepared. DO NOT ARGUE OR FIGHT with the other driver and NEVER apologize for the accident. If there are witnesses, you should attempt to get their full names, addresses, and telephone numbers. If you have been injured, you should seek medical attention immediately. You should not assume that you are just “shaken up” and will be O.K. Many injuries get progressively worse in the days and weeks following the collision. The sooner you begin to receive appropriate medical care, the more quickly you can recover from your injuries.