Chester County Personal Injury Lawyers Who Will Fight For You

The law provides you with the right to be compensated financially for any damages that you may suffer due to the carelessness of others. You need an effective advocate who will make sure you receive what is your right under the law. Donze & Donze Attorneys at Law has been representing injured people throughout Pennsylvania since 1979.

Our legal team is composed of two personal injury attorneys who bring more than 75 years of combined experience to each individual case. That makes 75 years of results through sound legal counsel, attentive personal client service and aggressive legal advocacy for everyone who retains our services. We seek just rewards and fair compensation for accident victims who have suffered due to the negligence or mistakes of another. We also represent the families of people killed in an accident caused by someone else.

Common Personal Injury Cases We Handle

You may rely on us to handle your legal claim in a timely and skilled manner. We bring our experience to each of our cases. We know how to get results in the following areas of personal injury law:

• Car accidents including rear-end collisions, DUI accidents and careless driving accidents
• Motorcycle accidents including drunk driving accidents and single bike accidents
• Trucking accidents involving tanker trucks, runaway trailer accidents and unsecured cargo accidents
• Pedestrian accidents involving rollerbladers, bicyclists and joggers
• Wrongful death stemming from auto accidents, assault, medical malpractice and workplace accidents
• Slip-and-fall accidents occurring at gyms, restaurants, golf courses, retail stores.
• Brain injuries and spinal cord injuries resulting from any and all types of accidents.
• Dangerous or defective products such as baby products, toys, appliances and tools.
• Medical malpractice involving failure to diagnose, surgical errors and medication errors.
• Workers’ compensation involving injuries, slip-and-fall accidents and work-related car accidents

We have helped thousands of injury victims who have suffered injuries in accidents that were not their fault. To discuss your case, your rights and how we can protect them, consult our Chester County personal injury attorneys today.

What Compensation Can You Recover In A Pennsylvania Injury Claim?

An injury can affect far more than the day of the accident. Pennsylvania law lets an injured person seek compensation for losses that follow the injury, including future costs. These are the main categories of damages in a Pennsylvania personal injury claim:

• Economic damages: Medical bills, rehabilitation, lost wages and reduced future earning ability. Bills, pay stubs and medical opinions document them.
• Noneconomic damages: Pain, emotional distress and loss of enjoyment of daily life. They have no receipt, so they are often the most disputed part of a claim.
• Punitive damages: Additional damages a court may award when the defendant’s conduct was outrageous, such as reckless drunk driving. They are rare and not available in every case.

Car accident claims carry an extra wrinkle. If you chose limited tort coverage on your auto policy, your right to recover for pain and suffering may be restricted unless your injury qualifies as serious under state law.

Uninsured And Underinsured Motorist Coverage In Pennsylvania

Many people assume a claim is not worth pursuing if the driver who hit them had no insurance or too little of it. That is not always the case.

Uninsured motorist (UM) coverage applies when the at-fault driver has no insurance or flees the scene. Underinsured motorist (UIM) coverage helps when the driver’s policy limits fall short of your losses.

In these claims, your own insurance company takes the other driver’s place, and its adjusters work to limit what it pays. Our attorneys review your policy, check whether you stacked coverage across multiple vehicles and deal directly with the insurer on your behalf.

Over 75 Years Of Combined Experience For Chester County Injury Victims

One of our attorneys has practiced law since 1979 and the other since 1987. Together, they bring more than 75 years of combined experience to injury claims in Chester County. Donze & Donze Attorneys at Law is a husband-and-wife practice of two attorneys, so you know who is handling your case and who to call with a question.

FAQs About Pennsylvania Personal Injury

Many people come to us with similar concerns after an accident, and clear information can make the next steps feel far less overwhelming. The questions below address issues that frequently arise during the claims process and offer practical advise to help you understand your rights and options. 

If you were partially at fault, can you still recover compensation after a Pennsylvania car accident?

Yes, Pennsylvania follows a modified comparative negligence system, which means fault is divided between drivers based on each person’s contribution to the crash. In some situations, one driver is assigned all responsibility, but many collisions involve shared fault. 

You may still pursue compensation if you were partly responsible, provided your share of fault is less than 50%. A driver who is 51% or more at fault is barred from recovering damages. For those with a lower percentage of fault, the award is reduced by that percentage. For example, a $100,000 award becomes $75,000 if you are found 25% at fault.

What is the deadline for filing a personal injury claim in Pennsylvania?

Generally, adults in Pennsylvania have to adhere to a two-year statute of limitations when filing a personal injury claim. Even if someone has a valid claim and can prove that they were injured due to another person’s negligence, if they have exceeded this two-year statute of limitations, they may not be able to recover compensation.

It is important to note that the rule is slightly different for minors. They are still bound by a two-year time limit, but it does not start until they turn 18.

Can you handle a personal injury claim on your own, or do you need a personal injury lawyer on your side?

While you have the right to manage your personal injury claim alone, it can be extremely beneficial to work with an experienced personal injury attorney. They can help ensure that you file all of the required documentation correctly, adhere to any deadlines and preserve important information like police reports and medical records.

A skilled lawyer can also help ensure your claim reflects the full amount of compensation you deserve for long-term and short-term costs as well as economic and noneconomic damages.

Schedule A Free Consultation With Our Pennsylvania Personal Injury Lawyers

When you seek a strong, compassionate and effective legal advocate, you need Donze & Donze Attorneys at Law. We represent personal injury clients on a contingency fee basis. We do not charge any fee unless we win for you. The fee we receive is a portion of any settlement or verdict that you receive. Please call 610-472-9120 or send us an email to schedule your free consultation with us. We respond to all inquiries promptly.

We proudly serve those in need of personal injury representation throughout all of Chester County.