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Car Accident Lawyer in Luzerne County

Experienced Representation for Car Accident Victims in Luzerne County

A serious car accident can leave you facing painful injuries, mounting medical bills, lost income, and uncertainty about the future. If you have been injured in a car accident in Luzerne County, you may be entitled to compensation under Pennsylvania law.

At Sklarosky Law, we proudly represent car accident victims throughout Luzerne County and Northeastern Pennsylvania. We work directly with injured clients to protect their rights, deal with insurance companies, and pursue the compensation they deserve.

Contact us today for a free consultation and learn why you should hire a lawyer after your car crash.

Car Accident Cases We Handle

Our office represents clients injured in a wide variety of motor vehicle collisions, including:

Rear-end collisions
Intersection accidents
Distracted driving accidents
Drunk driving crashes
Head-on collisions
T-bone accidents
Hit-and-run accidents
Multi-vehicle crashes
Accidents involving uninsured or underinsured drivers

Whether your injuries are minor or catastrophic, we are prepared to evaluate your case and explain your legal options.

Common Car Accident Injuries

Even seemingly minor crashes can result in significant injuries.

We frequently represent clients suffering from:

Whiplash
Concussions and traumatic brain injuries
Neck injuries
Back injuries
Broken bones
Herniated discs
Shoulder injuries
Knee injuries
Permanent disability

If someone else's negligence caused your injuries, you should understand your legal rights before speaking with the insurance company.

Understanding Pennsylvania Car Accident Claims

Pennsylvania's insurance laws can be confusing, particularly when it comes to limited tort, full tort, uninsured motorist coverage, and underinsured motorist coverage.

Depending upon the circumstances, you may be entitled to recover compensation for:

Medical expenses
Future medical treatment
Lost wages
Loss of earning capacity
Pain and suffering
Property damage
Permanent disability

An experienced Luzerne County car accident lawyer can help you understand your rights and maximize your recovery.

Limited Tort and Full Tort in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania drivers generally choose between limited tort and full tort when purchasing automobile insurance. That choice can significantly affect the compensation available after a collision.

With full tort, an injured person generally retains the right to seek compensation for both economic losses and non-economic damages, including pain and suffering, subject to the facts of the claim.

With limited tort, an injured person may still recover medical expenses, lost wages, and other financial losses, but recovery for pain and suffering is generally restricted unless the person suffers a serious injury or qualifies for a statutory exception. Pennsylvania law defines serious injury as an injury resulting in death, serious impairment of a body function, or permanent serious disfigurement.

Exceptions may apply in certain circumstances, including cases involving:

A drunk driver
A vehicle registered outside Pennsylvania
An uninsured driver
An intentional act
A serious injury
Certain claims involving defective vehicles or vehicle components

Insurance coverage and household residency can also affect which tort option applies. For example, the tort selection made on a family policy may sometimes apply to other household members insured under that policy.

Because these issues can be complicated, you should not assume that limited tort prevents you from pursuing a claim. An experienced Columbia County car accident lawyer can review the insurance policies, accident circumstances, and injuries to determine what compensation may be available.

Learn more about Full Tort vs. Limited Tort here.

What Should You Do After a Car Accident?

If you have been injured in a car accident in Luzerne County, consider taking the following steps:

Seek medical attention immediately.
Report the accident to law enforcement.
Photograph the accident scene and vehicle damage.
Exchange information with the other driver.
Notify your insurance company.
Contact an experienced car accident attorney before speaking with the other driver's insurance company.

Prompt action can help preserve evidence and strengthen your claim.

Communities We Serve in Luzerne County

Sklarosky Law proudly represents car accident victims throughout Luzerne County, including:

Wilkes-Barre
Hazleton
Kingston
Pittston
Nanticoke
Mountain Top
Dallas
Plains Township
Hanover Township
Edwardsville
Forty Fort
Plymouth
Drums
Freeland

If your community is not listed, please contact our office. We proudly serve clients throughout Luzerne County and Northeastern Pennsylvania.

Surrounding Counties Served

Sklarosky Law proudly represents car crash victims in the surrounding counties, including:

Why Choose Sklarosky Law?

When you hire Sklarosky Law, your case receives personal attention from an attorney—not a case manager. We handle every aspect of your claim, from communicating with insurance companies to negotiating settlements and, when necessary, filing suit to protect your interests.

We offer:

Free consultations
No fee unless we recover compensation
Personalized representation
Prompt communication
Local experience serving Luzerne County and Northeastern Pennsylvania

Schedule Your Free Consultation

If you were injured from a car crash in Luzerne County or anywhere in Northeastern Pennsylvania, you may have the right to compensation—but acting quickly matters. Evidence can disappear, and deadlines apply. At Sklarosky Law, we offer free consultations and handle car crash cases on a contingent fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless we recover compensation for you.

Call (570) 283-1200 or use our online contact form to schedule a free consultation.

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