A jack-knifed big rig on the US-30 Bypass, a SEPTA bus crash outside Exton Station, or a wet-tile entryway at Exton Square Mall can trigger a serious personal injury in seconds. Accidents happen, but when they do, mounting medical bills, lost wages, and nonstop calls from an insurance company turn recovery into a full-time job.
The Chester County personal injury lawyers at the Law Offices of Craig A. Altman provide targeted legal services for injury victims. Our legal team guides you through complex personal injury claims and personal injury lawsuits, gathering evidence, reviewing medical records, and negotiating with every at-fault party so you can obtain maximum compensation. Because we work on contingency, you owe no fees unless we secure a favorable outcome.
All personal injury and wrongful death actions arising in Chester County go before the Court of Common Pleas, 201 W. Market St., West Chester, PA 19380.
From our Philadelphia office, our Tough Lawyers go toe-to-toe with insurance companies for injury victims across Chester County, including Downingtown, Coatesville, West Chester, Parkesburg, and every town in between.
Chester County Personal Injury Attorneys Fighting for Fair Compensation
Local insight. We know crash clusters on Route 202, Lincoln Highway, and Paoli Pike, plus the West Chester police reports that anchor strong car accident cases.
Aggressive negotiation. Our experienced attorneys hire accident reconstruction engineers, economists, and healthcare experts to expose a person’s negligence, unsafe trucking practices, and building code safety violations.
Personalized service. A dedicated attorney returns calls, explains the legal process, and helps your family member navigate insurance coverage for property damage and medical care.
Free initial consultation. Contact our law firm today. Early action lets us gather evidence, preserve CCTV, and protect your right to receive fair compensation.
Personal Injury & Accident Claims We Handle in Chester County
Our injury lawyers take on motor vehicle wrecks, construction mishaps, medical malpractice, and other tragedies caused by someone else’s negligence.
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Whether a car crash on Gay Street or an auto accident pile-up on Route 30, our Chester car accident lawyers download black box data, interview the parties involved, and file car accident lawsuits to cover medical expenses, property damage, and non-economic damages like pain and suffering.
Slips, Trips & Falls
Grease spills in West Chester restaurants or icy corporate walkways cause costly fall accidents. We prove the property owners ignored hazards, forcing negligent parties to pay for rehab, lost income, and emotional trauma.
Premises Liability
From dog bite cases in Kerr Park to faulty deck railings in Phoenixville, we identify every negligent party so victims can seek justice and full damages.
Defective Products
Exploding vape batteries or recalled car seats create a traumatic experience. Pennsylvania’s strict liability rules allow us to sue the manufacturer, distributor, and retailer to obtain compensation for current and future care.
Bike, Pedestrian & Motorcycle Crashes
Cyclists sideswiped on Strasburg Road and walkers struck near West Chester University suffer traumatic brain injuries and other serious injuries. We pursue all available insurance coverage to fund lifetime care.
Construction & Truck Accidents
OSHA citations prove safety violations on Coatesville job sites; overloaded rigs on the 30 Bypass spark high-value truck-accident lawsuits. We use logbooks and black-box data to hold every carrier and subcontractor accountable.
Medical Malpractice
A misread MRI at Chester County Hospital or a negligent healthcare provider at a surgical center can cause permanent harm. Our team meets Certificate-of-Merit rules and fronts the expert witness fees needed to prove malpractice.
Catastrophic Injuries & Wrongful Death
For paralysis, amputations, or fatalities, we pursue both economic and non-economic damages, helping the family recover compensation for lost wages, therapy, and future needs.
Pennsylvania Personal Injury Laws Behind Every Claim
Two-Year Statute of Limitations (42 Pa. C.S. § 5524): Pennsylvania gives injury victims exactly two years from the date of an accident, or the date of death in a wrongful-death action, to file suit. Miss the deadline, and the court will dismiss even the strongest personal injury case.
Modified Comparative Negligence (42 Pa. C.S. § 7102): You may still recover damages if you are 50 percent or less at fault for the crash, fall, or medical mistake. A jury simply reduces your award by your percentage of fault. Proving the other driver’s texting, a trucker’s log book violation, or a property owner’s icy sidewalk keeps your fault share low and your recovery high.
Mandatory $5,000 PIP Coverage (75 Pa. C.S. § 1711): Every Pennsylvania auto policy carries at least $5,000 in Personal-Injury Protection that pays immediate medical expenses, ER visits, X-rays, prescriptions, no matter who caused the motor vehicle accident. We file PIP forms in the first week so doctors are paid, and collection calls stay off your back while the liability claim moves forward.
Understanding these three rules lets our legal team build smarter personal-injury claims, meet every procedural hurdle, and keep insurance adjusters from using technicalities to delay or deny payment.
Damages We Pursue for Chester County Clients
Our personal injury lawyers catalogue every dollar and every hardship tied to the accident:
Economic losses – Past and future medical bills, surgical costs, in-home nursing, rehabilitation, lost wages, diminished earning capacity, and vehicle or property repair.
Non-economic losses – Pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of life’s enjoyment, scarring, disfigurement, and impact on family relationships.
Punitive damages – Additional sums the court can award when a defendant’s conduct is reckless or shows a conscious disregard for safety, such as drunk trucking or repeated safety violations.
By combining medical records, tax returns, and expert testimony, our personal injury attorneys translate both ledger entries and human loss into a single demand for fair compensation, the maximum compensation Pennsylvania law permits.
What to Do After an Accident in Chester County
Get medical care immediately. Symptoms of brain injury or internal trauma may not appear for hours. Prompt treatment creates the medical documentation your claim will rely on.
Dial 911 and request a detailed police report. A formal record locks in date, time, road conditions, and the names of all parties involved.
Photograph and film everything. Capture skid marks, vehicle positions, torn clothing, and any obvious safety hazards; preserve this digital evidence in multiple places.
Collect witness information. Neutral witness statements often tip liability disputes in your favor.
Notify your insurer, but decline recorded interviews. Provide location and policy details only; refer all in-depth questions to your attorney.
Secure bills, pay stubs, and damaged items. These include out-of-pocket costs, lost income, and property loss.
Schedule a free consultation with our Chester County personal injury lawyer team. Early counsel lets us send preservation letters, hire investigators, and start the legal process while evidence is fresh.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do most personal injury lawyers charge?
Most personal injury firms work on contingency, typically 33% to 40% of the recovery, plus advanced costs, with no fee if there is no win.
Is it hard to win a personal injury lawsuit?
Results hinge on prompt medical treatment, solid evidence, credible experts, and skilled advocacy. Early legal help dramatically improves success rates.
What is the typical settlement for a Chester County slip and fall accident?
Payouts vary depending on the severity of the injury and the insurance limits. Fractures or traumatic brain injuries often settle in the five- to six-figure range once liability is clear.
Ready to Seek Justice and Full Compensation?
Delay helps insurers, not you. Contact the Law Offices of Craig A. Altman today for a no-obligation case review. Our Chester County personal injury lawyers will evaluate your claim, explain your legal options, and pursue the maximum compensation you deserve while you focus on healing.
$10 Million
Burn Injury in Pennsylvania
$1.3 Million
Bar Patron Assault in Pennsylvania
$750,000
Injury Caused by an Exploding Thermos
$550,000
Neck & Back Injuries
$400,000
Motor Vehicle Accident
$300,000
Minor with a Broken Leg
$300,000
Injuries Resulting From a Trip & Fall
$250,000
Pedestrian Accident
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Cases We Handle in Pennsylvania
Hurt in a car crash, trucking accident, slip-and-fall, or other negligence-based mishap in Southeast Pennsylvania?
The Altman Team focuses exclusively on personal injury law, leveraging a deep command of Pennsylvania tort statutes to win maximum compensation for residents of Philadelphia, Bucks, Montgomery, Chester, and Delaware Counties.
You owe us nothing unless we recover compensation for you.