What's the difference between limited tort and full tort in Pennsylvania?

Full tort lets you recover for pain and suffering regardless of injury severity. Limited tort restricts pain-and-suffering recovery unless you suffered a 'serious injury' or one of several exceptions applies — including being hit by a DUI driver, an out-of-state vehicle, or a commercial vehicle. We analyze whether an exception applies in every case.

Should I talk to the other driver's insurance company?

No — at least not without a lawyer. Adjusters are trained to take recorded statements that minimize your injuries or pin partial fault on you. Politely refer them to us.

How long do I have to file a Pennsylvania car accident lawsuit?

Generally two years from the date of the crash. Claims against PennDOT or another government entity have a six-month notice requirement, so don't wait.

What if I was partially at fault?

Pennsylvania follows modified comparative negligence (42 Pa. C.S. § 7102). As long as you were 50% or less at fault, you can still recover — your damages are reduced by your percentage of fault.

Do I have a case if my injuries seemed minor at first?

Often yes. Soft-tissue injuries, concussions, and disc injuries frequently worsen in the days and weeks after a crash. Get evaluated, document everything, and call us before you give any statement to the insurer.

Local Representation

New Castle, PA Personal Injury Lawyer

Name: Quinlan Law Group
Address: 3425 Simpson Ferry Rd #100, Camp Hill, PA, 17011, US
Telephone: (717) 724-7503
Price range: Contingency Fee — No Fee Unless We Win

Serious collisions frequently occur along the freight-heavy PA-60 bypass and the intersection of US-422 and PA-18, where industrial traffic traveling toward the Ohio border creates high-risk conditions for local motorists.

Serving residents in Union Township, Neshannock, and Ellwood City, litigation is handled through the Lawrence County Court of Common Pleas with critical trauma care typically routed to UPMC Jameson or regional centers in Youngstown.

New Castle Practice Areas

New Castle Motorcycle Accident Lawyer
Motorcycle riders are not the cause of most motorcycle crashes — drivers who fail to look are. Pennsylvania motorcycle cases require an attorney who understands both the bike and the bias.
New Castle Truck Accident Lawyer
Crashes with tractor-trailers, 18-wheelers, and commercial vehicles cause some of the most catastrophic injuries on Pennsylvania roads. We handle these cases differently because they are different.
New Castle Wrongful Death Attorney
When negligence takes a life, Pennsylvania law gives surviving family members the right to recover for what was lost. We pursue these cases with the seriousness they deserve.
New Castle Construction Accident Lawyer
Construction sites are the most dangerous workplaces in Pennsylvania. When a worker is injured by a third party's negligence, recovery is rarely limited to workers' compensation.
New Castle Car Accident Lawyer
Most car accident victims in Pennsylvania don't need a lawyer — until they realize their own insurance company is the one fighting them. We handle Pennsylvania auto cases from fender-benders to fatalities.
New Castle Personal Injury Lawyer
Pennsylvania personal injury law exists to make injured people whole. We represent victims of negligence across the Commonwealth — trucking, wrongful death, motorcycle, medical malpractice, construction, and serious auto cases.

Statewide practice-area guides

Broader Pennsylvania guides on each type of case we handle in New Castle.

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