Philadelphia Injury Lawyers

Picking counsel after a wreck is a personal decision, and the first conversation usually tells you whether the fit is right. Ask whether the lawyer deals with limited-tort elections, first-party medical-benefit fights and uninsured-motorist claims. Ask what percentage the office charges, and whether expenses come out before or after that percentage. Rule 1.5 of the Pennsylvania Rules of Professional Conduct requires a written contingent-fee agreement that states those points. Confirm that the Pennsylvania license is active before you sign anything.

If a City truck, a Commonwealth vehicle or another government unit’s car was in the crash, bring up the six-month written statement at that first meeting. Our government notice guide explains why the date is tight.