Overview: Statute of Limitations in Pennsylvania for Car Accidents

You were driving and someone else slammed into your car? You were a passenger in someone else’s car when they got hit or they hit someone else? You were a pedestrian who got hit? You were a motorcyclist, and someone didn’t see you and hit you?

If you have been injured in a motor vehicle collision in Pennsylvania that was caused by someone else’s negligence, it is important to understand the laws in our state. One thing all injured victims should know when they have a personal injury claim for a car accident is the statute of limitations. This is the period of time you have available to file your lawsuit or your rights could be lost forever.

We have had client’s come to our law firm and say, “I let the wrongdoer’s insurance company know I have been injured.” That is not going to preserve your legal rights to recover the money you deserve. Many people do not know that you are required to file the proper documentation with the court within a specified amount of time so you can recover compensation. Hesitating can result in your case being thrown out. You will not receive a settlement to cover your medical expenses, lost wages and other damages you have experienced.

In the state of Pennsylvania, the statute of limitations for personal injury claims is two years. This means you have two years from the date of your collision to file the proper documentation with the court and preserve your rights.

If you have been injured in a collision in Pennsylvania, it’s crucial that you contact Motheral Jones Law immediately. We suggest that you contact us immediately upon stabilizing your injuries so that we can work to preserve all your strong case evidence while you focus on recovery. We build your strong case for maximum settlement or verdict recovery on your behalf and preserve your statute of limitations. Give us a call today at (412) 404-2510.