Our Wilkes-Barre Office: Personal Injury Lawyers on South River Street
220 S River St, Wilkes-Barre — the home office of PA Attorney Source. Free consultation, phones answered 24 hours a day, no fee unless we win.
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The Wilkes-Barre Office of PA Attorney Source
PA Attorney Source is a Wilkes-Barre personal injury law firm, and this is the office it works from: 220 South River Street, in the county seat of Luzerne County. This page is the practical one — where we are, how to reach us, where to report a crash and get treated, where a Luzerne County injury case is actually heard, and what the first 72 hours after an injury should look like. The firm overview, practice areas and attorney bio are one click away.
Wilkes-Barre sits where Interstate 81, Route 309 (the Cross Valley Expressway) and Route 315 meet, and PennDOT counted 3,224 reportable crashes in Luzerne County in 2024 — 1,404 of them with injuries. When one of them is yours, an inquiry to this office is read by our Managing Attorney, Joseph J. Mashinski, Esq., who matches it with the right attorney in our network. We calculate the true cost of the injury — emergency care, specialists, therapy, lost wages, future earning capacity, pain — before anyone talks numbers with an insurer, and if the carrier will not pay what the evidence supports, the case is tried in the Luzerne County Court of Common Pleas on North River Street.
Personal Injury Cases We Handle in Wilkes-Barre
Car Accidents
High-volume corridors like I-81, Route 309, and the Cross Valley Expressway produce multi-vehicle pile-ups, intersection collisions, and highway merging crashes. We investigate fault, obtain traffic camera footage, and fight insurers who try to minimize your claim.
Truck Accidents
Wilkes-Barre sits at a major freight crossroads. We pursue claims against trucking companies, retrieve electronic logging device data and maintenance records, and hold every negligent party accountable for catastrophic injuries.
Motorcycle Accidents
Insurance adjusters often blame riders by default. We collect physical evidence, accident reconstruction analysis, and witness statements to prove the other driver caused the crash and secure the compensation riders deserve.
Slip & Fall
Uncleared ice on sidewalks, wet floors in shopping centers around Wyoming Valley Mall, and broken stairs in older buildings cause serious falls. We prove property owners knew about the hazard and failed to correct it.
Medical Malpractice
Errors at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital, Geisinger Wyoming Valley, or local clinics can be devastating. We partner with medical experts to establish the standard of care and demonstrate how your provider failed you.
Wrongful Death
When negligence takes a life, families need both justice and financial stability. We pursue wrongful death claims for lost income, funeral costs, and the immeasurable loss of companionship on behalf of surviving family members.
Why Wilkes-Barre Injury Victims Choose Our Firm
Local Knowledge
Extensive experience with Luzerne County courts, judges, and local insurance adjusters
Attorney Reviewed
Every inquiry is read by our Managing Attorney, a Pennsylvania lawyer since 2005
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 property damage claims
Dealing with Insurance Companies After a Wilkes-Barre Accident
Insurance adjusters assigned to Wilkes-Barre claims know the area well and use local knowledge to their advantage. They may question whether your injuries really required an ER visit at Wilkes-Barre General or suggest that alternative routes could have avoided the collision. Our attorneys anticipate these tactics because we handle cases against the same carriers every week.
Initial insurance offers often barely cover a single hospital bill. Our strategy: document everything, calculate the full lifetime cost of your injuries, and never settle for less than what the evidence supports.
Our Wilkes-Barre Office
We are based on South River Street in Wilkes-Barre, in the same city as the Luzerne County Courthouse where Wilkes-Barre injury cases are heard. Call any time — the phone is answered 24 hours a day.
PA Attorney Source
220 S River St
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18705
Phones answered 24/7 · Free consultation
Every Wilkes-Barre inquiry is read by Joseph J. Mashinski, Esq., our Managing Attorney — a Pennsylvania lawyer since 2005 — who matches your case with the right attorney in our network.
After an Injury in Wilkes-Barre: Where to Turn
The first 72 hours decide a lot of cases. These are the local offices and hospitals our Wilkes-Barre clients deal with most, and the numbers behind the risk on Luzerne County roads.
Report the crash
- Wilkes-Barre City Police — 15 N Washington St, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701 — non-emergency (570) 208-4200
- PA State Police, Troop P — 2001 S Valley Pkwy, Wilkes-Barre (Hanover Twp), PA 18706 — (570) 822-5400; handles crashes on I-81 and state routes outside city limits
Ask for the incident number before you leave the scene; the written report takes 5–15 days.
Get checked the same day
- Wilkes-Barre General Hospital — 575 N River St, Wilkes-Barre — 24-hour emergency department
- Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center — 1000 E Mountain Blvd, Wilkes-Barre — Level I trauma center
Insurers treat a gap between the crash and your first visit as evidence you were not hurt.
Where your case is heard
- Luzerne County Courthouse — 200 N River St, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711 — Court of Common Pleas, where Luzerne County injury lawsuits are filed
What to keep
- Photos and video — the scene, all vehicles, skid marks, road and weather conditions, your injuries
- Names — every witness, officer badge number, the other driver's insurer and policy number
- Bills and time off — every receipt and every missed shift from day one
Luzerne County Crashes by the Numbers (2024)
That is roughly 2.9% of Pennsylvania's 110,765 crashes in 2024, in a county with 2.5% of the state's population. Over the last five years Luzerne County has averaged 3,222 crashes and 33 traffic deaths a year.
Source: PennDOT, 2024 Pennsylvania Crash Facts & Statistics, county tables — see our five-year crash statistics for Luzerne, Lackawanna and Dauphin Counties. Police crash reports are available through PennDOT's online Crash Report Request system for a $22 fee; we obtain them for every client at no charge.
Pennsylvania Injury Laws That Affect Your Wilkes-Barre 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 Wilkes-Barre 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
- Car Accidents
- Truck Accidents
- Medical Malpractice
- Slip & Fall Accidents
- Wrongful Death
- Work Injuries
Also: Workers' Compensation · Motorcycle Accidents · Pedestrian Accidents · Bicycle Accidents · Uber & Lyft Accidents · Catastrophic Injuries · Spinal Cord Injuries · Brain & Neck Injuries · Dog Bites · Child Injuries · Construction Accidents · Defective Products · Elevator & Escalator Accidents · Boat Accidents · Train Accidents · Self-Driving Car Accidents · Sexual Abuse
Frequently Asked Questions About Personal Injury Cases in Wilkes-Barre
Call 911 immediately and get medical attention, even for seemingly minor injuries. Take photos of the scene, exchange insurance information with other drivers, and collect witness contact details. Do not admit fault or provide recorded statements to insurance adjusters. Contact a personal injury attorney before speaking with any insurance company.
Pennsylvania allows drivers to choose between 'full tort' and 'limited tort' coverage. Full tort preserves your right to sue for all damages including pain and suffering. Limited tort restricts lawsuits for non-economic damages unless you suffered a 'serious injury' under state law. Our attorneys analyze your policy and explain your options.
Case value depends on injury severity, medical costs, lost income, pain and suffering, and long-term effects. We evaluate every factor from emergency treatment and surgeries to rehabilitation needs and future earning capacity before entering negotiations with insurers.
You generally have two years from the date of injury to file a personal injury lawsuit in Pennsylvania. Waiting can weaken your case as evidence deteriorates and witnesses forget details. We recommend contacting an attorney promptly to preserve evidence and protect your legal rights.
Insurers make fast, low offers hoping you will settle before understanding the full extent of your injuries. Their adjusters are trained to minimize payouts. Our attorneys counter these offers by documenting the true cost of your injuries and refusing to accept unfair terms.
Pennsylvania does not cap pain and suffering damages in ordinary personal injury cases — the amount depends on the severity and permanence of the injury, the treatment involved, and how it changed your daily life. Two limits do apply: claims against a city, county or the Commonwealth are capped by the Tort Claims Act, and drivers who chose 'limited tort' on their auto policy can recover pain and suffering only for a 'serious injury' (75 Pa.C.S. § 1705). A Wilkes-Barre jury decides the figure if the case goes to trial in Luzerne County.
Nothing up front. Personal injury lawyers work on a contingency fee — a percentage of what is recovered, paid only if the case settles or wins at trial. Pennsylvania requires the agreement to be in writing (Pa. R.P.C. 1.5(c)), so you will see the percentage and how case costs are handled before you sign. If there is no recovery, you owe us no attorney fee.
Do not give a recorded statement, do not say you are 'fine' or 'okay' before a doctor has examined you, do not guess at speeds or distances, and do not accept any share of blame. Pennsylvania's modified comparative negligence rule (42 Pa.C.S. § 7102) cuts your recovery by your percentage of fault and bars it entirely at 51%, so a casual remark can cost real money. Give the adjuster your name, the claim number and your attorney's phone number — nothing else.
Areas We Serve in Luzerne County
Also serving: Nanticoke, Plymouth, Mountain Top, Dallas, Plains, Exeter, Swoyersville, Duryea, Edwardsville, Larksville, Forty Fort, Wyoming, Luzerne, Harveys Lake and every community in Luzerne County.
Injured in Wilkes-Barre? Contact Us Today
If you've been injured in Wilkes-Barre or anywhere in Luzerne County, don't wait to get the legal help you need. 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
- Every inquiry reviewed by a licensed PA attorney
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Joseph J. Mashinski, Esq.
— Managing Attorney, PA Attorney Source. Pennsylvania attorney since 2005 (PA ID 201414), Penn State Dickinson Law. Joseph reviews every case inquiry that comes to the firm.