Philadelphia Personal Injury Lawyers

Personal injury attorneys in Philadelphia, PA

Have you been hurt in a car accident in Philadelphia, PA or suffered serious injuries at work? You may have the right to get money for your medical bills, lost wages, and other damages.

Zavodnick & Lasky Personal Injury Lawyers can help you seek maximum compensation from those responsible. Our award-winning Philadelphia personal injury attorneys have over 80 years of experience and have won more than $50 million for clients just like you.

Our law firm handles all accident and injury cases including brain injuries, slip and falls, workers’ compensation claims, wrongful death, and more.

We’re ready to help you stand up to insurance companies, hospitals, and adversaries with deep pockets and unlimited resources. Let us put our decades of experience and demonstrated track record of success behind your pursuit of financial justice.

Contact our law office, we’re conveniently located in Center City on S Broad Street, to learn more. Your first consultation is free and we don’t get paid unless we win your case. There’s no risk in getting our help, so call now at (215) 875-7030.

123 S Broad St #1220, Philadelphia, PA 19109

Why Choose Zavodnick, Zavodnick & Lasky to Help After an Injury?

Family Firm With 80+ Years of Combined Experience

Your choice of attorney matters – a lot. You need – and deserve – to work with an attorney who can set your mind at ease and help you win big.

Zavodnick, Zavodnick & Lasky isn’t like other law firms in Philadelphia. We’re a family-run operation. We know Philly – we have practiced our entire legal careers here.

Since we opened our doors to the community more than 30 years ago, we’ve focused on providing professional and personalized client care. You can depend on us to go above and beyond to get the money you need after an accident.

Benefit From Award-Winning Litigation Experience

We’re experienced Philadelphia personal injury lawyers with a proven track record of winning in court. We’ve won tens of millions in awards and settlements for our clients. That’s why we’re recognized as leading trial attorneys by:

The Philadephia Bar Association
The National Trial Lawyers Top 100
Super Lawyers
Newsweek, and
The American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys

We have the experience you need to win your claim or lawsuit. Don’t hesitate to call us for help today.

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Why Should I Hire a Personal Injury Attorney?

You’re More Likely to Win

It’s true. Hiring an accident attorney is associated with a higher success rate. Accident victims who handle cases on their own are simply less likely to win.

You’ll Probably Get More Money For Your Injuries

According to the Insurance Research Council, accident victims who hire attorneys tend to win more money than accident victims who don’t. How much? Up to 3.5 times as much in life-changing compensations.

You Have to Level the Playing Field

Insurance companies and other defendants in your case will have experience, resources, and time that you probably don’t. They’ll use all of this to their advantage when you file a claim and ask for compensation. Hiring a lawyer levels the playing field. It puts you and the at-fault party on equal footing. It puts an advocate in your corner who knows how to set you up for a win.

You Deserve Time to Recover

Nothing about getting into an accident is easy. Your road to recovery might be a long one. Hiring a lawyer gives you the opportunity you need to focus all of your energy on getting better. They’ll handle your case from start to finish. All the while, you’ll have the time to concentrate on healing from your physical and emotional wounds. The more time you have to invest in yourself, the less time it can take to get back on your feet.

You’re Going to Be Blamed

In Pennsylvania, sharing blame for an accident won’t necessarily prevent you from recovering compensation. It could – if you’re assigned most of the blame. At the very least, it’ll limit how much you can get. That’s why insurance companies love to try to blame the victim. It can significantly reduce how much money they have to pay. That puts more in the company’s pockets.

Hiring a lawyer is the best way to protect yourself and safeguard your ability to secure your compensation for your injuries. Your lawyer can fight back against false claims that you share blame and work to limit how much fault is assigned to you. The less fault you share, the more you can potentially get.

Do I Have a Case After an Accident in Philly?

A civil case arises when you suffer injuries through little-to-no fault of your own.

Under Pennsylvania law, there are different grounds for filing a claim or lawsuit to recover compensation for your injuries, including:

Negligence
Gross negligence
Negligence per se
Intentionally harmful conduct
Strict liability
Statutory mandates (e.g., workers’ compensation).

If you are hurt in an accident, it’s worthwhile to speak with an attorney to discuss whether or not you might have a legitimate claim for damages. Our legal team we’ll listen to your side of the story, review the specific facts and circumstances of your situation, and give you an honest assessment of the legal options that might be available to you at this time.

What’s My Injury Case Worth?

It depends. Every case is like a fingerprint – unique.

The value of your specific claim or lawsuit will depend on the answers to questions like these:

What kind of accident were you involved in?
How severe are the injuries you’ve sustained?
Are you temporarily or permanently disabled and unable to work?
How much will it cost to replace or repair damaged property?
How has the accident affected you mentally and emotionally?
Has the accident interfered with your ability to enjoy your life?
Don’t let insurance companies tell you what your case is worth. They certainly don’t have your best interests at heart.

Our experienced attorneys do. We work with experts so that we get the valuation process right – setting you up to get all of the money you deserve.

How Long Do I Have to File a Lawsuit in Pennsylvania After I Get Hurt?

Under Pennsylvania law, you have two years from the date of your accident to file a lawsuit against those responsible. While there are times when a different timeframe might apply, those are the exceptions, not the rule.

For instance, the statute of limitations is accelerated when a government agency is involved. On the other hand, you could have additional time to file a lawsuit if you’re under the age of 18 when you get injured.

The important thing to know is that you lose the right to seek and recover compensation if you miss the deadline that applies to your particular case. Protect your rights and speak with an attorney as soon as you can after you’ve been injured.

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Philadelphia Personal Injury FAQ

If you’ve recently been involved in an accident in or around Philly, you probably have a lot of questions. Here are some of the answers you need.

Can My Case Go to Trial?

It can, but there’s a good chance it won’t. Only about 4-5% of injury cases make it to trial. The rest settle – meaning that both parties agree to a solution privately.

But, just because the odds of going to trial aren’t high doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t be prepared. Hiring a litigation attorney with trial experience is the best way to do that.

This means that your lawyer will have the skills necessary to try a case before a jury. And, it also means that you can show the other side you’re really serious about your case.

How Long Will My Case Take?

There are a lot of different things that can influence how long your injury case takes from start to finish. Is liability clear? Are you being blamed? How long will it take you to make a full recovery? Is the insurance company willing to negotiate?

You have a say in how long your case takes, too. Are you okay with settling for less to get cash in your hands now? Or, do you want to maximize your recovery? If so, it might take longer – and even require a jury trial.

Ultimately, it’s important to discuss this with your lawyer. Know that they’ll do everything in their power to get you the money you need as fast as they can without sacrificing value.

What Should I Do After an Accident in Philadelphia?

The decisions you make after an accident in Philly can have a huge impact on your claim or lawsuit. Here’s what you should (and shouldn’t) do if you want to maximize your recovery.

Report the accident right away – you’ll want the details documented for future reference
Exchange information with other parties, but don’t apologize or admit fault
Seek medical attention as soon as you can – prompt care can help to establish a causal link between the accident and your injury
Answer basic questions, but refuse to provide a recorded statement to an insurance provider
Contact an accident attorney with the experience, resources, and reputation to help you achieve the results you need and deserve.

For more than 30 years, our Philadelphia personal injury lawyers helped clients just like you navigate the difficulties and challenges that can arise after an accident. Call us for help making the tough decisions and getting the compensation you deserve today.

What’s Negligence & How Do I Prove It?

Most – but not all – accident cases in Pennsylvania are based on the tort of negligence. Basically, means that one person gets harmed because another person was careless.

While only an experienced attorney can tell you if you have a case, you might have a legitimate claim if:

Someone else owed you a duty of care.
That person breached this duty of care, by not acting like a reasonable person would under the circumstances.
The person’s conduct caused you to suffer an injury.
You’ve suffered damages.

These are the four elements of negligence – and each must be established in order for you to establish liability and get compensation for your injuries.

Can I Still Get Money If the Insurance Company is Blaming Me?

Yes – as long as you’re not mostly to blame. Pennsylvania follows a modified comparative fault system with a 51% bar to recovery. Under the law, your right to receive compensation disappears when you’re assigned more than half of the blame.

Sharing some but not most of the blame will also affect your financial award. Your damages will be reduced in direct proportion to your degree of fault. If you’re assigned 40% of the blame, your damages will be reduced by 40%. (You’ll also be liable for 40% of damages sustained by other parties.)

Insurance companies love to blame the victim, even if there’s little-to-no evidence to back up their allegations. It’s always in your best interest to have an attorney representing you – especially when the other side is trying to point fingers. Your attorney can disprove or minimize the impact of any claims that you share fault – and protect your ability to recover compensation in the process.

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How Much Does it Cost to Hire an Attorney After an Accident?

Typically, it costs anywhere from a third to 40% of your financial recovery. But, it costs nothing upfront. That’s because most accident attorneys work on contingency. Their fee – and whether they’re paid for their work – totally depends on the result of your case. If they don’t win, you don’t pay. Always discuss how the attorney’s fee is calculated. You need to know whether it’s based on the gross recovery (total you’re awarded) or net recovery (total after case expenses are taken out).

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March 17, 2020

$4.8 Million Settlement

The brain injury attorneys at Zavodnick, Zavodnick & Lasky, LLC secured a $4.8 million personal injury settlement for a client who suffered catastrophic injuries, including brain and neurological injuries, and multiple fractures to his head, face, and spine. The settlement for this motor vehicle accident was a… read more

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March 17, 2020

$1.1 Million Settlement

Our drunk driving injury attorneys were able to secure a monumental $1.1 million settlement for a client who was struck by a drunk driver who was driving the wrong way on the highway. Our client suffered significant injuries, including multiple disc herniation in his neck and spine,… read more

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March 17, 2020

$780,000 Settlement

The motor vehicle accident lawyers at Zavodnick, Zavodnick & Lasky, LLC settled a dram shop case for the family of a Levittown man who was struck and killed by a drunk driver on New Falls Road in Bristol Township, Bucks County, PA. The case was… read more

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April 9, 2020

$500,000 Settlement

Our Philadelphia slip and fall injury attorneys were able to secure a $500,000 settlement for our client who slipped and fell and suffered serious knee injuries. Our client required open reduction internal fixation surgery for her right knee as well as to her left shoulder. She was… read more

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April 13, 2020

$475,000 Settlement

Carpenter seriously injured his wrist as a result of a fall from the roof. The personal injury attorneys at Zavodnick, Zavodnick & Lasky, LLC filed suit against the general contractor and others alleging that their negligence caused our client’s injuries. We were ultimately able to… read more

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April 13, 2020

$450,000 Settlement

Aircraft mechanic sustained life-altering injuries as a result of an accident at work at the Philadelphia International airport. In addition to the lump sum settlement of $450,000, our skilled workers’ compensation attorneys were also successful in negotiating a waiver of half of the workers’ compensation… read more

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Practice Areas

Types of Accident & Injury Cases We Handle in Philadelphia, PA

Car Accidents

Truck Accidents

Motorcycle Accidents

Bus Accidents

Uber & Lyft Accidents

Pedestrian Accidents

Wrongful Death

Slip & Fall Accidents

Assault Injuries

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Client Reviews

I am beyond pleased with their professionalism, efficiency, and results. My case was handled with the utmost of care. This firm was able to resolve my case with a result that more than exceeded my expectations.

Michael Poekert

This firm provided excellent service: they handled my personal injury claim efficiently and negotiated a settlement that exceeded my expectations. If you want professional and efficient legal assistance this firm is terrific.

Linda Moore

I visited this office with no idea on personal injury cases but left with a ease and satisfied mind. The lawyer kept in contact with me periodically and kept me informed about the case. He made sure there was a satisfying outcome.

Sear Johnson

Contact Our Philadelphia Personal Injury Lawyers Near You

You got hurt because someone else was negligent. Whether you have an auto accident claim, work-related case, or are pursuing damages based on medical malpractice, our team is ready to help you fight to secure the financial award you deserve. When you hire our law firm, you’ll benefit from a team of lawyers with experience spanning more than 80 years who have recovered more than $50 million in settlements and verdicts for accident victims just like you.

We’re here to help you make things right after your unexpected accident. Give our law office a call to set up a free consultation to discuss your options and learn more about how we can help. We work on a contingency fee basis, which means there’s absolutely no cost to you unless we win your case. Don’t hesitate to reach out to us to get started now.

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