People are injured due to the negligent acts of others every day in Philadelphia. One act of poor judgment or carelessness can result in permanent disability, serious harm, or even death for an innocent person. Even if there was no ill-intent on the part of the individual who caused the harm, a person who is injured due to the reckless or negligent actions of another may be entitled to compensation under Pennsylvania law. But this is important for more than just the individual who was harmed, but for his or her entire family. This is because a loved one’s high medical bills, lost wages, and disability, while injured, is a significant cause of physical, emotional, and financial stress for a family. If you or your family are going through this right now, call our personal injury attorneys in Philadelphia to learn how we can help.
With over 40 years of experience, our skilled and compassionate team at Silver & Silver has a proven track record of success protecting the rights of personal injury victims throughout Pennsylvania. When you are trying to recover from the traumatic experience you just endured and will have to continue to suffer, do not try to go through this alone. Our experienced personal injury attorneys in Philadelphia, PA can help obtain the compensation you need to pay off medical bills, replace lost wages, and to compensate you for your pain and suffering. We offer FREE consultations and do not get our attorney’s fees paid until after we recover compensation for you in a settlement, verdict, or arbitration award. This means there is no upfront cost or financial risk to begin working with our skilled team.
Compensation You May Be Entitled To
After an accident, you may be able to assert a claim for “damages.” Under Pennsylvania law, “damages” is the measure of relief that a party may obtain from a lawsuit or other claim. In personal injury cases, damages are typically monetary in nature. The types of monetary compensation that you may be entitled to include the following:
- Pain and suffering (both past and future)
- Lost wages
- Lost future earnings if unable to work in the same job as before
- Medical bills and future expenses (including prescriptions)
- Ambulatory devices and equipment like canes, walkers, or wheelchairs
- Home or vehicle modifications
- At home nursing care or nursing home care
- Punitive damages in egregious cases
- Wrongful death damages for the loss of a loved one, and
- Any other types of damages that the personal injury lawyer in Philadelphia, PA handling your case at Silver & Silver believes you may be entitled to under the law.
Types of Bodily Harm or Personal Injury Cases Our Personal Injury Attorneys in Philadelphia Can Handle For You
Our team of skilled and knowledgeable personal injury attorneys at Silver & Silver has a significant amount of experience handling many different types of bodily injury or wrongful death claims. While we handle a wide variety of claims, the most common types of claims include the following:
Medical Malpractice – Individuals who are injured due to a healthcare provider’s negligence may be eligible for compensation. All too often, healthcare providers make mistakes that are life-altering and can cause significant pain and suffering for the individuals affected. Our attorneys at Silver & Silver understand that these mistakes should never happen. Oftentimes, healthcare providers may not be honest with their patients if they made a mistake, stating that the complication that occurred was unavoidable. With our vast experience working with individuals affected by medical malpractice as well as our connections working with knowledgeable medical experts, we can give you the best chance to receive full compensation for your injuries.
Birth injures – Birth injuries sadly occur all too often, with many of them being entirely preventable. We understand how devastating birth injuries can be and are prepared to protect your family’s rights and will work to obtain the full amount of compensation deserved for your child’s birth injury.
Car Accidents or Truck Accidents – Car accidents and truck accidents unfortunately happen all too often on the roads of Philadelphia. The vast majority of these types of accidents are entirely preventable and are often due to the pure negligence of a driver or vehicle owner (including a trucking company). If you were injured in a car or truck accident, we encourage you to contact our personal injury attorneys at Silver & Silver today for a FREE consultation to learn what your rights may be, and what type of compensation you may be entitled to.
Dog Bite Cases – If you were injured due to a dog bite, we can help you. In Pennsylvania, owners of animals who injure another person are fully responsible for all medical bills. Additionally, if it can be proven that the dog owner was negligent in securing the dog to prevent harm, or the dog has vicious propensities, you may be entitled to additional compensation, including pain and suffering.
Slip and Fall/Trip and Fall – People can fall at any time, and unfortunately these falls often result in injuries. If you experienced a slip and fall or a trip and fall in a public place (i.e. store, restaurant, park, municipal building) or even a private residence, you may be entitled to compensation if it can be proven that the injury could have been prevented with proper care of the facility or residence.
Motorcycle Accidents – Motorcycle accidents are quite common and injuries sustained are often quite severe due to the lack of protection while driving a motorcycle. There are many stereotypes associated with motorcyclists (driving at an excessive speed, unsafe lane changes, etc.), making it difficult to try in court, which is why you need our help at Silver & Silver to give you the best chance possible at obtaining compensation for your injuries.
How Our Personal Injury Attorneys in Philadelphia, PA Can Help You
Here at Silver & Silver, we are ready to help you with whatever type of personal injury claim you may have. With our experience spanning over four decades, we know how to provide you with the best chance possible to obtain the maximum amount of compensation possible for your injuries and other financial damages. This is why we encourage you to call our personal injury attorneys in Philadelphia by dialing 610-638-7255 or by contacting us on our website’s “contact us” box for a FREE consultation.