Motor Vehicle Accident Lawyers (PA & NJ)

Car, truck, motorcycle, rideshare, pedestrian, and catastrophic crash cases—built evidence-first so your claim is valued with seriousness, not guesswork.

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Support Note: If you believe there’s surveillance or dashcam footage, timing matters—video is often overwritten.

Serious crashes demand serious preparation

Insurance companies evaluate claims the way they evaluate risk: documentation, consistency, and leverage. We build leverage by moving early—preserving evidence, organizing medical proof, and preparing each case as if it will be tried. Strong settlements often come from cases the defense believes won’t fold.

Types of motor vehicle accident cases we handle:

  • Damaged white and gray cars after a collision, with front-end and side damage visible.

    Car Accidents

    Rear-end collisions, intersection crashes, distracted driving, impaired driving, multi-vehicle accidents, and catastrophic injury cases.

  • A blue semi-truck driving on a wet highway with trees and a gray, overcast sky in the background.

    Commercial Truck & Fleet Collisions

    Claims involving tractor-trailers, delivery vehicles, rideshare contractors, corporate fleets, and work trucks. These cases often require rapid evidence preservation (logs, maintenance, dispatch, training).

  • A motorcycle rider lying on the road next to their fallen motorcycle, with a helmet on the ground near them, in front of a metal guardrail.

    Motorcycle & Bicycle Accidents

    Visibility failures, left-turn crashes, unsafe lane changes, roadway hazards, and high-severity orthopedic and neuro injuries.

  • A person holding a smartphone with a social media feed visible on the screen.

    Rideshare Accidents (Lyft & Uber)

    Coverage can change based on app status and trip stage. We identify policy layers and preserve platform-related records when relevant.

  • Pedestrian & Crosswalk Collisions

    Crosswalk and signal timing issues, visibility and speed analysis, and video preservation.

  • Uninsured / Underinsured Motorist (UM/UIM)

    When the at-fault driver has inadequate coverage, your own policy may become the main recovery route. Deadlines and notice requirements matter.

What to do after a crash (to protect your health and your claim):

A motor vehicle accident can result in significant personal and financial injuries. Knowing what steps to take post accident can make all the difference in your recovery. Key considerations include:

  1. Get medical care first. Early documentation matters medically and legally.

  2. Photograph everything you can. Vehicles, plates, debris, skid marks, injuries, the scene, and lighting.

  3. Get witness information. Names and contact details—don’t assume the police report captures everything.

  4. Preserve digital evidence. Dashcam footage, texts, photos, and any social posts related to the crash.

  5. Track symptoms. Keep a simple symptom journal (pain levels, sleep disruption, limitations).

  6. Be cautious with recorded statements. Provide basic factual information, but avoid detailed recorded statements until you understand your rights.

  7. Don’t “tough it out.” Gaps in treatment are used by insurers to argue the injury isn’t serious.

Damages we evaluate

To help you further understand your rights and the legal processes in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, we’ve compiled a list of the types of damages we can recover:

Economic damages:

  • Medical bills, therapy, prescriptions, future care

  • Lost wages and reduced earning capacity

  • Property losses and out-of-pocket expenses

Non-economic damages:

  • Pain and suffering

  • Loss of life’s pleasures and daily function

  • Disfigurement, scarring, permanent limitations

    (Supported by records and consistent medical documentation.)

Pennsylvania vs New Jersey: rules that can change your strategy

PA & NJ Accident Victims’ Rights, Deadlines, and Procedures

Pennsylvania

  • Many injury claims must be filed within two years (with exceptions depending on facts). (legis.state.pa.us)

  • Comparative negligence can reduce damages based on fault percentage; recovery is generally barred only if plaintiff negligence is greater than defendants’ combined negligence. (legis.state.pa.us)

  • PA auto policies often involve limited tort vs full tort elections that can affect non-economic recovery, subject to exceptions. (legis.state.pa.us)

New Jersey

  • Many injury claims must be filed within two years (with exceptions depending on facts). (lis.njleg.state.nj.us)

  • Comparative negligence can reduce damages based on fault percentage; recovery is generally barred only if plaintiff negligence is greater than negligence of those sued. (lis.njleg.state.nj.us)

  • NJ is a no-fault state for medical benefits; PIP generally pays certain medical costs regardless of fault (policy details matter). (law.justia.com)

Public entity warning (PA/NJ):

If a government entity may be involved (SEPTA, city or state vehicles, public property), notice deadlines can be much shorter than standard injury timelines. If there’s any chance of a public entity, treat it as urgent.

Helpful official resources

Evidence That Moves Case Value

Clear, documented evidence—such as medical records showing treatment and prognosis, expert testimony quantifying future costs, and contemporaneous photos or video of the scene and injuries—can substantially increase a case’s value by proving severity, causation, and long-term impact. Reliable wage records, employer statements, and durable proof of emotional or psychological harm further strengthen damages claims and pressure insurers to offer higher settlements.

Most crash claims rise or fall on documentation. The strongest files typically include:

  • Police or crash report info (agency + report number)

  • Photos or video (scene + injuries + property damage)

  • Witness statements

  • Vehicle data (EDR/“black box,” if applicable)

  • Medical records and a clear treatment timeline

  • Wage loss proof (missed work, restrictions, employer verification)

  • Future care needs (when supported by treating providers and records)

Hard truth: The defense rarely pays for what you can’t prove.

Motor Vehicle Accident FAQs

  • Many cases are subject to strict deadlines—often two years. Exceptions can apply depending on facts and defendant type.

  • Both PA and NJ use comparative negligence rules. Your recovery may be reduced by your fault percentage; strategy is fact-specific.

  • Be careful. Insurers often use statements to minimize claims. It’s reasonable to seek legal advice before detailed recorded statements.

  • Your own UM/UIM coverage may apply. We evaluate policy language and preserve claim timelines.

  • We handle qualifying cases on contingency—no attorney fee unless we obtain compensation.

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  • Serving Pennsylvania & New Jersey—All Counties

  • Prefer to call? — Philadelphia (215) 893-9311 • New Jersey (856) 809-3150

Disclaimer: This page provides general information and is not legal advice.

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