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Philadelphia is a common venue for complex civil and injury litigation. We do not file those cases and we do not guarantee outcomes.
Legal snapshot
How Pennsylvania cases are often discussed
General information about how legal matters are often discussed in Pennsylvania. This is not legal advice, and rules change.
Fault rule
Modified comparative fault (51%)
Pennsylvania is a limited-tort / full-tort auto state. Your insurance election can decide whether you may sue for pain and suffering after a crash.
Typical filing window
Often discussed around 2 years
Ranges vary by claim type. Confirm the date that applies to you with a participating attorney.
Auto system
Limited tort or full tort, depending on your policy
No-fault states often start with PIP benefits. At-fault states usually look first at who caused the wreck.
Where cases are heard
Court of Common Pleas, including Philadelphia and Allegheny Counties
The Lawyer Directory does not file cases or appear in these courts.
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Local context
Pennsylvania's legal environment
Pennsylvania is a limited-tort/full-tort auto state and uses modified comparative fault. Your insurance choice may determine if you can sue for pain and suffering after a crash. Being 51 percent at fault can block many claims.
Most injury lawsuits are subject to a two-year period. Ask a Pennsylvania attorney about your limited-tort status and the filing deadline that applies.
Issues that often come up in Pennsylvania reviews
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Limited tort is easy to miss
Many drivers elected limited tort to save on premiums. That choice can restrict pain-and-suffering claims after a crash unless an exception applies. A lawyer needs the declarations page to sort it.
02
Philadelphia complex civil and injury venue
Philadelphia is a frequent venue for complex civil and injury work. We do not file those cases and we do not promise results. A reviewing attorney can say whether your facts fit.
03
Pittsburgh and statewide family or DUI
Western Pennsylvania files and statewide DUI or divorce matters follow the same statutes with local Common Pleas habits. Ask a Pennsylvania attorney about limited-tort status and the filing date.
Practice areas
What people request in Pennsylvania
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Corporate
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Criminal Law
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Divorce and Family Law
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Estate and Trust Law
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Labor and Employment Law
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Personal Injury
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Bankruptcy
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Real Estate
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Before you submit
Good to know in Pennsylvania
- Limited-tort and full-tort are policy choices, not something a website can see.
- A 51 percent fault finding can still bar many recoveries.
- The Lawyer Directory does not appear in Common Pleas Court.
This page is general information about Pennsylvania law, not legal advice from The Lawyer Directory. A participating attorney who reviews your facts can confirm what applies to you.