Legally Reviewed by Marc Robert Steinberg on June 11, 2026
Bucks County sees thousands of accident injuries every year — on Route 1 and Route 202, at construction sites in Levittown and Bristol, on the roads between Doylestown and Newtown, and on properties throughout the county. When one of those accidents is caused by someone else’s negligence, the injured person has the right to pursue compensation. But the window to act is limited, insurance companies move quickly to minimize what they owe, and the decisions made in the days after an accident can shape what a claim is ultimately worth.
At Rubin, Glickman, Steinberg & Gifford, our Bucks County personal injury lawyers have spent more than 65 years helping injured people across Pennsylvania hold negligent parties accountable. We have offices in Colmar and Newtown, handle every case personally, and prepare each one as if it will go to trial. An AV-rated firm with a long record of results, we take on the insurance companies so you can focus on recovering.
⚠ Time-Sensitive — Pennsylvania Law Limits Your Window to File
In most cases, you have only two years from the date of your injury to file a Pennsylvania personal injury lawsuit.
More than 65 years of experience, an AV rating for legal and ethical standards, and two local offices in Bucks County. You pay nothing unless we recover compensation for you.
How Personal Injury Claims Work in Bucks County
Most personal injury cases in Pennsylvania are built on negligence. To recover compensation, an injured person must establish that the other party owed a duty of care, that they breached that duty, that the breach caused the injuries, and that real damages resulted. Establishing all four elements with strong evidence is what separates a recoverable claim from one an insurer can dismiss.
Personal injury lawsuits in Bucks County are filed at the Bucks County Justice Center, 100 N. Main St. in Doylestown. The county’s roads — including Route 1, Route 202, Street Road, and the Pennsylvania Turnpike corridor — generate a significant volume of car and truck accident claims. Slip and fall and premises liability cases frequently arise at commercial properties, retail centers, and residential sites throughout the county. Our attorneys know the local courts, the local procedures, and what it takes to build a case that holds up under scrutiny.
Types of Personal Injury Cases We Handle in Bucks County
Our attorneys represent clients across a wide range of accident and injury matters throughout Bucks County. We handle cases involving:
Truck Accidents
Motorcycle Accidents
Bicycle Accidents
Rear-End Accidents
Hit-and-Run
Rideshare Accidents
Uninsured Motorist
Slip & Fall
Dog Bites
Medical Malpractice
Brain Injury
Burn Injuries
Workplace Accidents
Wrongful Death
If your injury does not appear in this list, contact us anyway. Many strong claims involve circumstances that fall outside the most common categories, and our team can assess the facts and advise whether you have grounds to pursue compensation.
Statute of Limitations for Bucks County Personal Injury Claims
Pennsylvania imposes a strict deadline on most personal injury lawsuits. Under 42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 5524, you generally have two years from the date of your injury to file suit. Wrongful death claims carry the same two-year deadline, measured from the date of death rather than the underlying accident date.
Several exceptions can modify this timeline. If the injured person was a minor, the deadline is typically tolled until they turn 18. When an injury is not immediately apparent, the discovery rule may delay when the clock begins to run. Claims against a government entity — a municipality, school district, or transit authority — require formal written notice within six months and follow stricter procedural rules. Missing the filing deadline almost always ends a claim permanently, regardless of how strong it is. Contacting our attorneys early gives us the time to build your case and file before any deadline closes.
Compensation Available in a Bucks County Personal Injury Case
Compensation in a Pennsylvania personal injury claim is designed to address both the financial losses you can measure and the personal costs that are harder to quantify. Economic damages include medical expenses, future treatment costs, lost wages, reduced earning capacity, and property damage. Non-economic damages cover pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of enjoyment of daily life, permanent disability or disfigurement, and loss of consortium. In rare cases involving egregious conduct, punitive damages may also be available.
Pennsylvania’s Comparative Negligence Rule
Pennsylvania follows a modified comparative negligence rule under 42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 7102. You can still recover compensation as long as you are not more than 50 percent at fault for the accident, but your award is reduced proportionally by your share of fault. If a jury finds you 20 percent responsible for a crash and your damages total $200,000, you would receive $160,000. Insurers routinely try to push fault onto injured people for this exact reason — having an attorney who documents the evidence clearly and counters those efforts matters.
Limited Tort, Full Tort, and Car Accident Claims
Pennsylvania is a choice no-fault state for auto accidents. After a crash, your own personal injury protection coverage pays initial medical bills regardless of fault. Whether you can pursue the at-fault driver for pain and suffering depends on the tort election on your auto policy. Full tort preserves your right to sue without restriction. Limited tort limits those claims to cases where your injuries meet a serious-injury threshold. We review your coverage at the outset of every car accident case so you understand every source of recovery available to you.
What to Do After an Accident in Bucks County
How Our Bucks County Personal Injury Lawyers Approach Your Case
We investigate how your accident happened, work with medical providers and reconstruction professionals to document the full extent of your injuries, and prepare every case as though it will go to trial — even when it ultimately resolves through settlement. That preparation is consistently what moves an insurer from a low initial offer to a result that reflects the actual value of your claim.
Our record reflects this approach. We have recovered millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements for injured clients across Bucks County, including a $3.4 million recovery in a trucking accident and multimillion-dollar results in wrongful death and medical malpractice cases. Every client works directly with the attorneys handling their case — we do not pass files to support staff.
Frequently Asked Questions About Bucks County Personal Injury Claims
Below are answers to questions we hear most often from injured people across Bucks County.
How long do I have to file a personal injury claim in Bucks County?
In most cases, you have two years from the date of your injury to file a personal injury lawsuit in Pennsylvania under 42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 5524. Wrongful death claims carry a two-year deadline from the date of death. Claims against a government body require written notice within six months. Minors generally have until two years after their 18th birthday to file. Because evidence can fade quickly, speak with an attorney as early as possible.
How much does it cost to hire a Bucks County personal injury lawyer?
We handle personal injury cases on a contingency basis, which means you owe no attorney fee unless we recover compensation for you. There is no upfront cost, and your initial consultation is free. This arrangement lets you pursue a claim without adding financial pressure on top of what you are already dealing with after an accident.
Can I still recover compensation if I was partly at fault for the accident?
Yes, as long as you are not more than 50 percent responsible. Pennsylvania’s modified comparative negligence rule reduces your recovery by your percentage of fault but does not eliminate it entirely unless your share exceeds 50 percent. Insurers often try to inflate your fault percentage to reduce their payout — having an attorney counters that tactic directly.
Where are Bucks County personal injury lawsuits filed?
Personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits arising from accidents in Bucks County are filed at the Bucks County Justice Center, 100 N. Main St. in Doylestown. Our attorneys appear regularly in Bucks County Court of Common Pleas and are familiar with local court procedures and timelines.
What damages can I recover after an accident in Bucks County?
You may be able to recover economic damages (medical bills, future treatment, lost wages, property damage) and non-economic damages (pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of enjoyment of life, permanent disability). In cases involving particularly reckless conduct, punitive damages may also be available. The right amount depends on the severity of your injuries, your prognosis, and how the accident has affected your ability to work and live.
Can my family file a wrongful death claim if a relative was killed in an accident?
Yes. Pennsylvania law allows certain family members to bring a wrongful death claim when a relative dies because of another party’s negligence. These claims can seek compensation for medical and funeral expenses, lost financial support, and the loss of companionship and guidance. A two-year deadline generally applies, measured from the date of death.
Contact Our Bucks County Personal Injury Lawyers
If you were injured because of someone else’s negligence anywhere in Bucks County, our attorneys are ready to help. We can investigate your accident, document your losses, calculate the full value of your claim, and handle every conversation with the insurer while you focus on your recovery. With more than 65 years of experience, an AV rating, and offices in Colmar and Newtown, we bring the resources and attention your case deserves.
To speak with our team in a free, no-obligation consultation, reach out through our contact form or call 215-822-7575.
