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Philadelphia Personal Injury Lawyers We have a passion for Justice and the results to prove it. Our results come from hard work, expertise, and the willingness to stand up to the insurance companies. This commitment has earned our firm a distinguished reputation, which has helped to secure our clients top settlements and awards. Just personal injury. That’s all we do. Our entire firm only represents personal injury clients. Other firms handle a variety of claims such as disability, work comp, social security and more. That’s why other law firms refer their injury cases to our firm. Rosenbaum Injury Law has represented seriously injured people for nearly 30 years. Since the inception of the firm in 1992, Jeff Rosenbaum, David Rosenbaum and our team of attorneys have helped over 20,000 clients right here in the Philadelphia region. Our commitment to justice is unwavering. We make sure you are fully and fairly compensated for all your losses. That is our priority. We focus solely on personal injury cases and only represent plaintiffs, giving us the experience and understanding our clients deserve when they need it most. With offices in Philadelphia and throughout the state of Pennsylvania, and New Jersey our attorneys are ready to help injured clients, no matter where the accident occurred. We handle all cases on a contingency fee basis, meaning that we charge no fees to our clients unless we recover compensation on their behalf. Call today for a free and confidential case evaluation. Why You Need a Personal Injury Lawyer Personal injury claims may not always require a lawyer, but hiring one can significantly increase the chance of a favorable outcome. And choosing the right lawyer can make a big difference. That is why Jeff Rosenbaum stays personally involved with all claims. When a client suffers a severe or debilitating injury, insurance companies and their attorneys often engage in various tactics to reduce their liability and minimize or deny payment. With the assistance of a skilled and trial-tested personal injury lawyer, you will have protection you need. The insurance company knows who is on the other side, and the threat of litigation is more powerful with our team on your side. Studies show that personal injury victims that are advocated for by an attorney often obtain settlements three times higher than those who represent themselves. Our attorneys and legal staff handle the complicated claims process from start to finish. We have extensive knowledge in Pennsylvania and New Jersey personal injury law, which allows us to achieve exceptional settlements and court awards. What to Expect When Working with Rosenbaum Injury Law Client's Can Expect Our Best - Every Time Open and Honest Communication How Much Does a Philadelphia Personal Injury Lawyer Charge? In general, many Philadelphia personal injury attorneys take cases on a “contingency fee basis.” This agreement involves an attorney covering all upfront costs related to the case, which means victims do not have to pay anything out of pocket. Legal fees are only owed if the case is settled or resolved with a favorable verdict. In other words, you only have to pay your attorney if you win. However, you may still be responsible for court costs, filing fees, and the costs for expert witnesses regardless of the case’s outcome. Be sure to discuss the terms of the agreement with your attorney and exactly what you will owe in each potential scenario. Contingency fee agreements can be very beneficial since skilled and trusted legal representation is made affordable to all. They also give victims peace of mind knowing that a lawyer would not accept their case if they thought they wouldn’t win. At Rosenbaum & Associates, our attorneys handle all cases on a contingency fee basis. In personal injury cases, plaintiffs often face large insurance companies and corporations with deep pockets and high-powered defense lawyers. The contingency fee arrangement allows the injured to level the playing field and hire experienced attorneys that they may not otherwise be able to afford. Types of Damages You Can Recover Personal injury victims can potentially recover several types of compensation, known as damages, to reimburse them for their losses. These losses can be tangible, economic losses – such as medical bills – or less tangible, non-economic – such as pain and suffering. MEDICAL EXPENSES Any bills for emergency services, hospitalizations, surgeries, doctor visits, prescription medications, physical and rehabilitative therapy, in-home care, and other treatment-related expenses for the injury, including required future care. LOST WAGES Any income you lose from being unable to work while you recover, as well as the amount that you are likely to lose in the future. If you experience a permanent or debilitating injury, you can also obtain damages for the difference in the income you can earn now compared to before the accident. PAIN AND SUFFERING Compensation for the physical and/or psychological pain a personal injury victim must go through. These losses are subjective, so different factors are taken into account when calculating their worth. For instance, the degree of the defendant’s negligence, the nature, and severity of your injuries, or the negative impact on your life. PUNITIVE DAMAGES This type of compensation is only awarded in cases involving a defendant who exhibited extremely reckless behavior. Punitive damages are designed to punish the defendant and also deter others from similar conduct. In most personal injury cases in Pennsylvania, there are no limits to the amount of compensation you can recover unless the claim is against the Commonwealth or a medical malpractice claim. Personal injury lawsuits filed against a government agency (such as the Commonwealth or the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation) are limited to $250,000 in damages. Damages in claims against local agencies or parties (such as the City of Philadelphia or a school district) are capped at $500,000. Punitive damages are not an option. In medical malpractice cases, punitive damages cannot exceed 200 percent of the compensatory damages (e.g., medical bills, lost income). Additionally, 25 percent of the punitive damages awarded must be paid to the Medical Care Availability and Reduction of Error (Mcare) Fund. How Is Fault Proven in a Personal Injury Case? To hold another party liable after a preventable accident, victims carry the burden of proving the at-fault party’s negligence is what caused their injuries. That involves providing evidence of the following four elements: Duty of Care: The defendant (at-fault party) owed you a legal duty of care. For example, Florida drivers are required to stop at red traffic lights to ensure the safety of themselves and others on the road. Breach of Duty: The defendant violated their duty of care. For instance, a driver who speeds through a red light violates their duty of care by engaging in an illegal activity that puts others at risk of injury. Causation: The defendant’s breach of their duty of care directly caused your injury. For example, you would not have been injured had the driver stopped at the red light and not crashed into your vehicle. Damages: Lastly, you must have suffered damages (financial losses). That can include economic damages, such as medical bills and lost income, and/or non-economic damages, such as pain and suffering and emotional distress. This standard can apply to various personal injury cases, including motor vehicle accidents, premises liability claims, workplace accidents, medical malpractice, etc. Pennsylvania Personal Injury Laws There are a number of state laws that may apply to your personal injury case. NO-FAULT CAR INSURANCE Pennsylvania is a no-fault state, which means each driver’s auto insurer pays for their own medical bills and other out-of-pocket losses after an accident, regardless of fault. Your injuries must meet certain thresholds set by state law to step outside of the no-fault system and file a third-party insurance claim or lawsuit against the at-fault driver. Pennsylvania is unique among no-fault insurance states because drivers can opt-out of the no-fault system and choose between a “full tort” or “limited tort” policy. Full tort policies eliminate all barriers to filing a personal injury lawsuit against an at-fault driver, whereas a limited tort policy also allows victims to sue an at-fault driver but only if they have suffered permanent disfigurement, a serious impairment of body function, or death. COMPARATIVE NEGLIGENCE Pennsylvania is a modified comparative negligence state and adheres to the 51 percent rule. Under this law, 42 Pa C.S.A. § 7102, the parties that contributed to a personal injury accident are assigned a percentage of fault, and their compensation is reduced accordingly. For example, if you are awarded $100,000 and found 30% to blame, you will receive 70% of the award or $70,000. However, you must be less than 50% at fault to recover compensation. If you are assigned 51% or more of the blame, you will not receive anything. STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS All states impose a statute of limitations on personal injury cases, giving victims a limited amount of time to pursue a claim. There are some exceptions, but in Pennsylvania, you generally have two years from the date of the injury to file a lawsuit under 42 Pa C.S.A. § 5524. If the claim is against a government unit, you must give notice of your intention to file a claim within six months of the injury. Failing to bring a lawsuit within the specified amount of time will bar you from recovering compensation. CONTACT OUR PHILADELPHIA PERSONAL INJURY LAWYER If you were injured in an accident due to someone else’s reckless actions, contact Rosenbaum & Associates. Our compassionate and experienced attorneys can help you recover the compensation you need. Call to schedule a free case consultation with one of our attorneys today. 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