Plymouth Personal Injury Lawyers

In Pennsylvania, including Plymouth, the statute of limitations for most personal injury claims is two years from the date of the injury. However, there are exceptions that might shorten or extend this deadline. For example, claims against government entities may have notice requirements as short as six months. If you're filing a claim on behalf of a minor, the statute of limitations may be tolled until they reach 18.

Because these deadlines are strict and missing them can bar you from recovering any compensation, it's critical to consult with a Plymouth personal injury attorney as soon as possible after your accident.

Our Plymouth personal injury attorneys work on a contingency fee basis. This means you pay absolutely nothing upfront, and we only collect a fee if we successfully recover compensation for you. Typically, the fee is a percentage of your settlement or verdict.

This arrangement ensures that everyone has access to quality legal representation regardless of their financial situation. It also aligns our interests with yours—we only get paid when you do, so we're motivated to recover the maximum compensation possible for your case.

During your free initial consultation, we'll discuss the specifics of our fee arrangement so you have complete clarity about the process.

You should never accept an insurance company's initial settlement offer without consulting an attorney. Insurance companies typically offer low settlements early in the process, hoping you'll accept before you understand the full extent of your injuries and damages.

Many injuries don't fully manifest or have long-term consequences that aren't immediately apparent. Once you accept a settlement and sign a release, you can't go back and ask for more compensation, even if your injuries turn out to be more serious than you initially thought.

Our Plymouth personal injury lawyers can evaluate whether the offer is fair based on your specific injuries, recovery prognosis, and all applicable damages. We regularly secure settlements many times higher than initial offers.

Pennsylvania follows a modified comparative negligence rule, which means you can still recover damages even if you were partially at fault for your accident—as long as you're found to be 50% or less responsible. Your compensation will be reduced by your percentage of fault.

For example, if you're deemed 20% at fault and your damages total $100,000, you would receive $80,000. However, if you're found to be 51% or more at fault, you would be barred from recovering any compensation.

Insurance companies often try to shift blame to reduce their payout. Our experienced Plymouth personal injury attorneys know how to counter these tactics and minimize your assigned percentage of fault to maximize your recovery.

The duration of a personal injury case in Plymouth varies depending on several factors, including the severity of injuries, clarity of liability, insurance company cooperation, and whether the case goes to trial.

Simple cases with clear liability might settle in a few months, while complex cases involving severe injuries or disputed liability could take one to two years, especially if litigation is necessary. Cases that go to trial typically take longer to resolve than those that settle.

While we work efficiently to resolve your case, we never rush to settlement at the expense of obtaining full compensation. Our Plymouth personal injury lawyers will keep you informed throughout the process and provide realistic timeframes based on the specific circumstances of your case.