Were you injured in an accident in Philadelphia? Don't face the insurance companies alone. Get connected with a local car accident lawyer in Philadelphia who can review your case.
Report the accident to Philadelphia police and get medical attention, even if injuries seem minor.
Take photos of the scene, vehicle damage, injuries, road conditions, and traffic signals.
Request a copy of the police report from the Philadelphia police department.
Do not give recorded statements to any insurance company without first consulting an attorney.
Contact GetAccidentLawyerNow at (267) 212-1034 for a free consultation with a Philadelphia car accident lawyer.
Philadelphia personal injury cases are filed in the Court of Common Pleas at City Hall — consistently ranked among the most plaintiff-friendly civil venues in the country, which materially affects settlement positioning across all case types. SEPTA, City of Philadelphia, and Philadelphia Parking Authority cases trigger the 6-month notice requirement under 42 Pa.C.S. § 5522 plus damages caps under the Political Subdivision Tort Claims Act (§ 8553). Roosevelt Boulevard (US-1) is one of the deadliest urban arterials in the United States.
Primary Court
Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas — City Hall (Broad and Market Streets, Philadelphia)
Court websiteMajor Corridors
I-95 • I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) • I-676 (Vine Street Expressway) • US-1 (Roosevelt Boulevard)
Local Agencies & Transit
Philadelphia Police Department; SEPTA; Philadelphia Parking Authority; PennDOT District 6
Different type of accident? We connect victims with attorneys across all six practice areas.
Statute of Limitations
2 years
Fault System
Modified comparative negligence (51%)
Min Insurance
15/30/5
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Pennsylvania has a 2 years statute of limitations for personal injury claims. Don't wait — contact an attorney as soon as possible to protect your rights.
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After an accident in Philadelphia: 1) call 911 and get medical attention, 2) document the scene with photos, 3) request the police report, 4) avoid recorded statements to insurers before legal review, and 5) request a free case review through GetAccidentLawyerNow.
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