Car accident lawyer in Allentown, Pennsylvania

What to do after a crash in Allentown

See a doctor promptly, even if the pain seems minor. Request the report from Allentown Police or Pennsylvania State Police, which covers I-78 and US-22. Photograph everything: the cars, the road, your injuries, and get names from anyone who saw it. Save the paperwork: bills, receipts and proof of missed work. Pennsylvania drivers choose between full tort and limited tort coverage, and that choice affects what you can claim, so find your policy declarations. If the other driver's side asks for a recorded statement, have a free consultation with a car accident attorney first so you understand your tort option.

Allentown roads and the crashes they produce

Allentown is the largest city in the Lehigh Valley, with I-78 running along the south side, US-22 crossing the north side and Route 309 and Route 222 feeding in from the suburbs. The Pennsylvania Turnpike's Northeast Extension, I-476, is a short drive west. The valley has become a major warehouse and distribution hub, so tractor-trailers crowd I-78 and US-22 at all hours, and the US-22 corridor is known for congestion and rear-end crashes. Downtown's arena district and Hamilton Street draw event traffic, and the city's large Spanish-speaking community is a big share of our callers. Winter snow, ice and spring potholes round out the hazards.

What a free case review covers

We answer every hour of every day, in English, Spanish or Arabic. We ask you to describe the crash, list your injuries, tell us who has treated you and say whether a report exists. We explain Pennsylvania's full and limited tort options, the no-fault medical benefits that apply regardless of fault, and the modified comparative fault rule. Nothing is charged for the review and no commitment follows. Where an attorney would add value, we explain the introduction process. If your case is not practical to pursue, we tell you honestly and suggest what you can do yourself.

How you get connected with a Pennsylvania attorney

Car Accident Lawyers Agency is a Legal Gridlock service and not a law firm; it introduces you to lawyers who handle your type of case. We connect people in Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton, Whitehall and Emmaus with an independent personal injury lawyer licensed in Pennsylvania who handles crashes like theirs, from I-78 truck collisions to intersection crashes on Tilghman Street. The injury, your tort selection, the evidence and the fault picture all inform the match. When a case is not one to pursue, we say so plainly and explain our reasons. The match costs nothing, and the final decision stays with you.

What tends to happen once an attorney is involved

Your attorney will typically take over communication with the other side, review your policy for the tort option and benefits, and gather the crash report, medical records and photographs. If a truck was involved, preservation letters go out early. Each bill and each missed paycheck is added to the file. Personal injury attorneys in Pennsylvania generally work on contingency, so no money is paid up front and the fee comes from any recovery under a written agreement. Your lawyer confirms the Pennsylvania filing deadline for your claim. Many Allentown cases resolve through negotiation or arbitration; some are filed in Lehigh County court.