A multi-car auto accident on I-95, a tanker explosion near the Commodore Barry Bridge, or an anesthesia error at Crozer-Chester Medical Center can plunge a family into crisis. As medical bills pile up and the insurance company stalls, you need proven advocates who make negligent parties pay.
The Chester personal injury lawyers at the Law Offices of Craig A. Altman handle high-stakes personal injury claims and complex wrongful death lawsuits across Delaware County. We work on a contingency-fee basis, meaning there are no legal fees unless we secure the financial compensation your family deserves.
All injury and wrongful death claims from Chester are filed in the Delaware County Court of Common Pleas, 201 W. Front St., Media, PA 19063.
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.
Why Injury Victims Choose The Law Offices of Craig A. Altman in Chester, PA
Our experienced personal injury lawyers understand the complexities of Pennsylvania law and the profound impact serious injuries can have on your life and your family. Our team combines legal experience with compassionate support to guide you through every step of the legal process.
Local insight. We are familiar with the danger zones on Route 291, Ninth Street, and Kerlin Street, and the crash-report formats used by the Chester Police and Pennsylvania State Police.
Aggressive strategy. Accident reconstruction engineers, medical experts, and economists help us reconstruct the scene, prove fault, and demand maximum compensation.
Personalized attention. A trusted injury attorney returns calls, decodes the legal process, and shields you from relentless adjusters.
Free consultation. Time erases evidence. Contact our law firm today to preserve your rights.
If you or a loved one has suffered from a personal injury or wrongful death in Chester, contact us today to secure the legal representation you deserve.
Personal Injury & Accident Claims We Handle in Chester, PA
Other law firms dabble; we deliver. We focus on the kinds of negligence that shatter lives and leave families drowning in medical bills. If someone’s negligence caused your injury, chances are we’ve litigated it and won.
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Rear-ends at Edgmont Avenue, hit-and-runs on Highland Avenue, and tractor-trailer rollovers on I-95: our Chester car accident lawyers secure black box data, traffic cam footage, and eyewitness accounts to cover lost wages, medical expenses, and pain and suffering.
Slip, Trip & Fall Accidents
Wet aisles in grocery stores, broken railings in apartment stairwells, and icy sidewalk hazards trigger severe fractures. We photograph hazards, subpoena maintenance logs, and prove property owner negligence.
Premises Liability Premises & Product Liability
Unrestrained dogs in Chester Park, exploding vape pens, or recalled children’s toys, under Pennsylvania personal injury law, we sue designers, distributors, and property owners when their products or premises injure patrons.
Construction & Truck Accidents
OSHA citations from waterfront redevelopment sites and log-book violations for tankers on the Port access roads often reveal safety violations. Our legal team files third-party suits for catastrophic harm.
Medical Malpractice
Surgical errors, misdiagnosed strokes, or medical negligence: we comply with Certificate-of-Merit rules, advance expert witness fees, and pursue full damages for lifelong care.
Catastrophic Injury & Wrongful Death
For traumatic brain injuries, paralysis, or an untimely death, we calculate economic losses and the human cost, filing a wrongful death suit that includes funeral and burial expenses, loss of support, and estate administration costs.
Pennsylvania Laws: 3 Rules That Steer Most Personal Injury Cases
Two-Year Statute of Limitations (42 Pa. C.S. § 5524). Sue within two years of the accident, or the court will dismiss even the strongest personal injury lawsuit.
Modified Comparative Negligence (42 Pa. C.S. § 7102). You can recover damages if you’re 50 percent or less at fault; the award shrinks only by your share of blame.
Mandatory $5,000 PIP (75 Pa. C.S. § 1711). All auto policies include no-fault coverage for ER visits after a motor vehicle accident, which is vital while liability is disputed.
We track every deadline, prove fault, and unlock PIP so treatment continues without collection calls.
Damages We Pursue in a Personal Injury Lawsuit
Economic losses: Hospital invoices, rehab, home health aides, property damage, and lifelong lost wages.
Non-economic losses: Physical pain, emotional trauma, scarring, loss of companionship, diminished quality of life.
Punitive damages: Extra sums when drunk driving, corporate cover-ups, or reckless trucking endanger the public.
What to Do After an Accident in Chester, PA
Seek medical treatment immediately. Concussions and internal bleeding hide.
Call 911 and request an accident report from Chester Police.
Document everything: photos, videos, skid marks, and contact info for witnesses.
Notify your insurer briefly; refuse recorded statements until you have counsel.
Preserve bills, pay stubs, and damaged items; they prove economic loss.
Schedule a free consultation with our Chester personal injury lawyers before evidence disappears.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do personal injury lawyers charge?
Most work on contingency, collecting 33% to 40% of the recovery, plus advanced costs, payable only if they win.
What evidence is vital in a car accident claim?
Crash photos, black box data, medical records, repair estimates, and sworn eyewitness statements.
How do you win a wrongful death lawsuit?
Demonstrate that a wrongful act, negligence, or intentional harm directly caused the victim’s death, then document economic and emotional losses for eligible family members.
Ready to Hold Responsible Parties Accountable For Your Injuries?
Delay aids insurers, not you. Contact the Law Offices of Craig A. Altman for a free initial consultation. Our Chester personal injury attorneys will evaluate your case, outline options, and fight to obtain maximum compensation 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.