How Long do I have to File a Personal Injury Claim after a Car Accident?

If you were injured in a car accident in Pennsylvania, you typically have two years from the date of your injury to file a lawsuit against the responsible party.

There are, however, exceptions to the two-year deadline for personal injury cases. Pennsylvania’s personal injury statute of limitations stipulates that legal action must be filed within two years of the date when the injury occurred; this deadline may be extended based on when the injuries became evident.

Pennsylvania allows two years from the date of discovery of the injury, or the date when the injury should have been evident, for circumstances in which injuries do not immediately present symptoms.

Regardless of the statute of limitations for personal injury claims, it’s critical to contact the Pennsylvania attorneys at Atlee Hall & Brookhart as soon as possible after an accident. Consulting with an experienced car accident attorney soon after the collision occurs ensures a timely case evaluation and the preservation of as much evidence as possible.

For more information about the importance of working with an attorney following a motor vehicle collision, please see our Do I Need an Auto Accident Attorney? page.

If you live in the Lancaster or Philadelphia areas and you were injured in a car accident that was caused by the carelessness of another driver, please contact the Pennsylvania car accident attorneys at Atlee Hall & Brookhart for your free case evaluation.