Experienced Personal Injury Attorneys Serving Luzerne, PA
Luzerne Borough is a small community where residents expect safe conditions at local businesses, well-maintained rental properties, and competent medical care from area healthcare providers. When those expectations are violated — when a store owner ignores a spill, a landlord lets a property deteriorate, or a doctor misses a diagnosis — the injuries that result are real and often severe. Broken bones, head trauma, surgical complications, and chronic pain can reshape your entire life.
Our Luzerne personal injury lawyers specialize in cases where someone else's negligence caused your injury. We handle premises liability, medical malpractice, product liability, and other claims that require detailed investigation and expert testimony. We document your injuries thoroughly, calculate the true cost of your harm, and pursue every dollar of compensation available under Pennsylvania law.
Personal Injury Cases We Handle in Luzerne
Slip & Fall
Ice-covered walkways, wet floors without warning signs, broken steps, and uneven surfaces in Luzerne Borough cause preventable injuries. We act fast to preserve evidence and prove the property owner knew about the hazard and failed to fix it.
Medical Malpractice
Missed diagnoses, medication errors, birth injuries, and surgical complications affecting Luzerne residents. We obtain a certificate of merit from qualified experts and build detailed cases proving how your provider's error caused your harm.
Defective Products
Malfunctioning appliances, dangerous toys, defective auto parts, and recalled products that injure Luzerne consumers. Pennsylvania's strict liability law lets us hold manufacturers accountable without proving they were negligent — only that the product was defective.
Dog Bites
Pennsylvania imposes strict liability on dog owners for medical costs when their dog bites someone. For owners of dogs with known aggressive tendencies, liability extends to all damages. We pursue claims through homeowner's insurance to cover surgery, scarring, and emotional distress.
Car Accidents
Collisions on Union Street and the roads connecting Luzerne Borough to Kingston and Wilkes-Barre. We handle insurance claims, gather accident evidence, and fight for full compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, and pain.
Wrongful Death
When medical malpractice, a dangerous property condition, or a defective product causes a fatal injury, we help Luzerne families pursue wrongful death claims for funeral costs, lost income, and the profound loss of a loved one.
Why Luzerne Injury Victims Choose Our Firm
Local Knowledge
Knowledge of Luzerne Borough properties, businesses, and Luzerne County court procedures
Proven Results
Millions recovered for injury victims throughout the Wyoming Valley
No Fee Unless We Win
You pay nothing unless we recover compensation for you
Personal Attention
Direct access to your attorney — not a paralegal or call center
Comprehensive Support
We coordinate medical care, handle insurance paperwork, and manage every aspect of your claim
Why Preserving Evidence Is Critical in Luzerne Injury Cases
In premises liability and medical malpractice cases, evidence can vanish quickly. Stores overwrite surveillance footage within days. Property owners repair hazardous conditions after an incident. Medical records can be altered or incomplete. Weather data that proves icy conditions existed becomes harder to obtain over time. The longer you wait to contact an attorney, the more evidence you risk losing.
Our attorneys send preservation letters immediately upon taking your case, demanding that property owners, businesses, and healthcare providers retain all relevant evidence. We hire investigators to photograph conditions, interview witnesses, and secure documentation before it can be destroyed. This aggressive evidence preservation is often the difference between winning and losing a case.
"My doctor missed a fracture on my X-ray and sent me home from the ER with just pain medication. Two weeks later, the bone shifted and I needed surgery with pins and plates. PA Attorney Source had an independent radiologist review the original X-ray and confirmed the fracture was clearly visible. They handled the malpractice claim from start to finish and got me a settlement that covered all my surgeries and recovery."
Gary R.
Luzerne, PA
Pennsylvania Injury Laws That Affect Your Luzerne Case
Two-Year Statute of Limitations
Pennsylvania law requires personal injury lawsuits to be filed within two years of the injury date. Missing this deadline bars your claim permanently.
Modified Comparative Negligence
Your compensation is reduced by your percentage of fault. If you are more than 51% responsible, you cannot recover damages at all under Pennsylvania's modified rule.
Choice No-Fault Auto Insurance
Pennsylvania drivers choose between "full tort" and "limited tort" coverage, which determines when you can sue for pain and suffering after a car accident.
No Cap on Compensatory Damages
Pennsylvania does not cap compensatory damages in most personal injury cases, though claims against government entities have special limitations.
How We Handle Your Luzerne Injury Case
Free Consultation
We evaluate your case and explain your legal options at no cost or obligation.
Investigation
We gather evidence, interview witnesses, obtain records, and consult experts.
Case Strategy
We develop a tailored legal strategy to maximize your compensation.
Negotiation
We negotiate aggressively with insurance companies to counter lowball offers.
Litigation
If a fair settlement is not offered, we are fully prepared to take your case to trial.
Resolution
We finalize your settlement, address liens, and get your compensation quickly.
Our Practice Areas
Frequently Asked Questions About Personal Injury Cases in Luzerne
Property owners in Luzerne must maintain their premises in a reasonably safe condition for visitors. This means inspecting for hazards regularly, repairing dangerous conditions promptly, and warning visitors of known dangers that cannot be immediately fixed. The level of duty depends on your status — invitees such as customers receive the highest protection, while trespassers receive the least.
You must establish four elements: the healthcare provider owed you a duty of care, they breached the standard of care through action or inaction, their breach directly caused your injury, and you suffered damages as a result. Pennsylvania also requires a certificate of merit from a qualified medical expert before filing suit. Our attorneys work with specialists in the relevant medical field to build your case.
Pennsylvania's comparative negligence law allows you to recover damages as long as you are less than 51 percent at fault. Your compensation is reduced by your percentage of responsibility. Insurance companies routinely exaggerate the victim's fault to reduce payouts. Our attorneys gather evidence to minimize or eliminate any fault attributed to you.
Yes. Pennsylvania's strict liability law allows injured consumers to sue manufacturers, distributors, and sellers of defective products without proving negligence. You only need to show the product was defective — through a design flaw, manufacturing error, or inadequate warning — and that the defect caused your injury. Our attorneys identify all responsible parties in the distribution chain.
We work on a contingency fee basis, which means you pay nothing upfront and owe no attorney fees unless we recover compensation for you. Our fee is a percentage of the amount recovered. This arrangement ensures everyone has access to quality legal representation regardless of their financial situation. We also advance all case costs during litigation.
Areas We Serve in Luzerne County
Wilkes-Barre
Borough
Hazleton
Second Largest City
Kingston
Borough
Mountain Top
Census-designated place
Nanticoke
City
Pittston
City
Plymouth
Borough
Exeter
Borough
Swoyersville
Borough
Duryea
Borough
Edwardsville
Borough
Larksville
Borough
Plains
Township
Forty Fort
Borough
Wyoming
Borough
Luzerne
Borough
Dallas
Borough
Harveys Lake
Borough
Injured in Luzerne? Contact Us Today
If you've been injured due to someone else's negligence in Luzerne Borough, don't wait to get legal help. The sooner you contact our experienced personal injury attorneys, the sooner we can begin protecting your rights and building your case.
- Free, no-obligation consultation
- No fee unless we win your case
- Home and hospital visits available
- Millions recovered for Pennsylvania injury victims
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