Legally Reviewed by Marc Robert Steinberg on June 15, 2026

A personal injury lawyer in Pennsylvania represents people who have been hurt by someone else’s negligence and helps them recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other losses. At Rubin, Glickman, Steinberg & Gifford, our Pennsylvania personal injury attorneys have spent more than 65 years fighting for injured people across Montgomery County, Bucks County, and Southeastern Pennsylvania. An AV-rated firm with offices in Colmar and Newtown, we handle every case personally, prepare each one as if it will go to trial, and never charge a fee unless we recover compensation for you.

⚠ 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. AV-rated. Two local offices. No fee unless we recover for you.

Personal Injury Representation for Accident Victims in Southeastern Pennsylvania

We help injured people pursue compensation for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other hardships resulting from accidents caused by another party’s negligence. To successfully handle a personal injury lawsuit, our attorneys conduct a full investigation of the accident, assess present and future losses, gather the evidence needed to establish fault, and prepare every case as though it will go to trial — even when it ultimately settles. That preparation is what moves insurers from low initial offers to results that reflect the actual value of your claim.

Our record reflects that approach. We have recovered millions of dollars for injured clients throughout Southeastern Pennsylvania, including a $3.4 million recovery in a trucking accident and multimillion-dollar results in wrongful death and medical malpractice cases.

Types of Personal Injury Cases We Handle

Our attorneys represent clients in a wide range of accident and injury matters across Pennsylvania. We handle cases involving:

How Personal Injury Cases Work in Pennsylvania

Most personal injury claims in Pennsylvania are built on negligence. To recover compensation, an injured person must establish that the other party owed a duty of care, breached that duty, caused the injuries, and that real damages resulted. Establishing each of these elements with clear evidence is what separates a recoverable claim from one an insurer can dismiss.

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 by your share of fault. If a court finds you 20 percent responsible and your damages total $100,000, you would recover $80,000. Insurers routinely try to push fault onto injured people to reduce their payouts — having an attorney who builds a clear evidentiary record from the start counters that tactic directly.

Dram Shop and Social Host Liability

Under Pennsylvania law, bars and other licensed establishments that serve alcohol can be held liable for the reckless actions of their patrons. This is known as dram shop liability. A homeowner who serves alcohol to a minor at a private gathering can also be held liable for resulting injuries under social host liability. If you were injured by someone who was over-served, there may be additional parties from whom you can seek compensation beyond the at-fault driver.

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 (PIP) 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 unrestricted right to sue. 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.

Compensation Available in a Pennsylvania 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.

Compensatory Damages

Compensatory damages are intended to reimburse the injured victim for losses caused by the defendant’s negligence. Our attorneys fight to recover compensation for medical expenses and future treatment, rehabilitation, lost income and future earning capacity, long-term care, inability to perform household tasks, loss of companionship, diminished quality of life, and pain and suffering.

Punitive Damages

Punitive damages are used to penalize defendants whose conduct was particularly reckless or willful, rather than simply negligent. They are most commonly available in cases involving drunk or drugged driving, distracted driving, medical malpractice, nursing home abuse, and defective product cases where the manufacturer knew of the danger and failed to act. If your injuries resulted from another party’s deliberate or egregious misconduct, punitive damages may be available in addition to compensatory damages.

Pennsylvania Personal Injury Statute of Limitations

Under 42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 5524, you generally have two years from the date of your injury to file a personal injury lawsuit. Wrongful death claims carry the same two-year deadline measured from the date of death. Several exceptions can modify this timeline — including the discovery rule for injuries not immediately apparent, tolling for minor victims until they turn 18, and the six-month notice requirement for claims against government entities.

Missing the filing deadline almost always ends a claim permanently, regardless of how strong it is. Contacting our attorneys early gives us the time needed to preserve evidence, investigate the accident, and file your case properly.

Areas We Serve

Our personal injury attorneys serve clients throughout Southeastern Pennsylvania from our two offices. Select your area for more specific information:

Why Choose Rubin, Glickman, Steinberg & Gifford for Your Pennsylvania Personal Injury Case

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Local PA Offices

Our attorneys handle every case personally and prepare each one as if it will go to trial. That preparation — thorough investigation, expert consultation, careful evidence gathering, and strategic positioning against the insurer — is what consistently produces results that reflect what a case is actually worth. We do not pass files to support staff, we do not pressure clients into settlements we do not believe are fair, and we do not charge a fee unless we recover compensation for you.

Frequently Asked Questions About Personal Injury Claims in Pennsylvania

How long do I have to file a personal injury claim in Pennsylvania?

In most cases, two years from the date of your injury 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 formal notice within six months. Minors generally have until two years after their 18th birthday. Missing the deadline almost always ends the claim permanently — contact an attorney as early as possible.

What does it cost to hire a personal injury lawyer in Pennsylvania?

We handle personal injury cases on a contingency fee 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 allows you to pursue a claim without adding financial pressure on top of what you are already managing after an accident.

Can I still recover compensation if I was partly at fault?

Yes, as long as you were not more than 50 percent responsible for the accident. 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 routinely try to inflate your fault percentage to reduce payouts — an attorney builds the record to counter that directly.

How much is my personal injury case worth?

The value depends on the severity of your injuries, your prognosis, how the accident has affected your ability to work and live, and the strength of the evidence. Economic damages — medical bills, lost wages, future treatment — are calculated from your actual records. Non-economic damages like pain and suffering, emotional distress, and permanent disability are assessed based on the nature and extent of your injuries. Every case is different, which is why a free consultation with our attorneys is the best starting point.

What should I do immediately after an accident in Pennsylvania?

Call 911 and seek medical care right away — even if injuries seem minor. Document the scene with photographs if possible, collect witness contact information, and get a copy of the police report. Do not give a recorded statement to the other party’s insurer before speaking with an attorney. Keep records of every medical visit, prescription, and missed workday from the moment of the accident forward.

What is the difference between economic and non-economic damages?

Economic damages are losses with a clear dollar value — medical expenses, future treatment costs, lost wages, reduced earning capacity, and property damage. Non-economic damages cover harms that are harder to quantify — pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of enjoyment of daily life, and permanent disability or disfigurement. Both types are recoverable in Pennsylvania personal injury cases, and our attorneys work to document and pursue both fully.

Contact Our Pennsylvania Personal Injury Lawyers Today

If you have been injured because of another party’s negligence anywhere in Southeastern Pennsylvania, our team is ready to help. We will investigate your accident, document the full extent of your losses, handle all communications with the insurer, and fight for the compensation you are owed — whether through settlement or trial.

With more than 65 years of experience, an AV Preeminent rating, offices in Colmar and Newtown, and a contingency fee arrangement that means you pay nothing unless we win, we are ready to get to work on your case.

Reach out through our contact form or call 215-822-7575. The consultation is free and there is no obligation.