Luzerne County Personal Injury Lawyer
Thousands of Cases Handled In Hazleton & Throughout Eastern Pennsylvania
As the go-to personal injury firm for accident victims in Luzerne, Schuylkill, and Carbon counties, Slusser Law Firm understands the lasting toll that serious injuries have on your health and ability to work to support your family.
When the injury was caused by the actions or negligence of another, you may be able to recover compensation.
Serving Eastern Pennsylvania, our firm is a one-stop shop for our clients' legal needs, which means our lawyers can devise a comprehensive case strategy to pursue the full and fair compensation you need to recover.
Our team of lawyers will:
- Stand up against bad faith insurance claims
- Pursue third-party lawsuits
- Ensure your voice is heard, in and out of the courtroom
Your Choice & Your Voice
Our personal injury attorneys in Hazleton and Luzerne County, PA, are here to help whether your injury was caused by:
- Motor vehicle accident
- Defective product
- Dog attack
- Another act of negligence
Because accidents can happen any time, we are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and promise to call you back in one hour or less.
Personal Injury cases can be complex, particularly when you are dealing with your own recovery.
We are ready to take the legal burden off your shoulders and stand by your side throughout your accident case.
Please contact our Luzerne County and Hazleton personal injury lawyers at (570) 405-9953 or contact us online to schedule a free consultation*.
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How Long Do I Have to File a Personal Injury Claim in Pennsylvania?
How long injury victims have to file a personal injury claim is regulated by the statute of limitations. This statute is determined by each state and effectively limits how long injury victims have to file a claim before they lose their right to do so.
According to the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes Title 42 section 5524, the statute of limitations for personal injury cases in the state of Pennsylvania is two years. Specifically, this means you have two years from the date your injury occurred to file an official claim, or you will almost certainly lose your right to pursue compensation.
It’s important to note that there are exceptions that can shorten or extend this time limit. Some examples of these exceptions include:
- If the injury victim was a minor when the accident occurred
- If the alleged negligent party leaves the state before a claim can be filed
The statute of limitations has a big impact on your ability to file a claim so it’s important to speak to an experienced Luzerne County personal injury attorney about the specifics of your case as soon as you can. Slusser Law Firm offers free, no-obligation consultations, contact our firm today to learn more!
Seeking Compensation for Your Injuries
Depending on the situation, you may be able to recover compensation for current and future medical expenses, lost wages, loss of earning capacity, disfigurement, permanent disability, pain and suffering, and punitive damages. We can evaluate your accidents case and explain your legal options in a free consultation*.
At Slusser Law Firm, our Luzerne County lawyers work to help our clients secure compensation for their injuries, so they can heal and regain control of their lives. Our Hazleton personal injury attorneys can evaluate your accidents case to determine fault and seek compensation from the responsible party. We have pursued cases in which the injury was the fault of an individual, business, governing body, or other entity or organization.
7 Things You Should Bring to Your First Meeting With Our Personal Injury Lawyers
When meeting with your injury lawyer for the first time, you should come prepared with the following documents and information to help get your case off to the right start:
- Your medical records following the date of your injury - This can include records of injuries, treatments, doctor's visits, etc.
- Photos of your injuries and the scene of the accident- These should have been taken at the time of your accident
- Police reports - Especially if you were involved in a motor vehicle accident, it's important that we can access to the reports taken at the scene of the accident
- Receipts from any medical treatment you received for your injuries- This can also include any additional costs related to the accident
- Insurance information - Contact details for both your insurance company and the other party's insurance
- Any witness reports or statements that were given regarding your accident- If you have their contact information this would be helpful to have as well
- Your own account of what happened and the timeline leading up to and following your accident
Try your best to bring as much information as possible to your initial meeting with our team, this will help ensure that we have an accurate understanding of the basis of your case and can help determine what your actions should be moving forward.
Call (570) 405-9953 to schedule a free case evaluation with a personal injury lawyer in Hazleton and Luzerne County.
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“Many friends suggested I contact the Slusser Law Firm. I am glad I did.”
- Lorne S.When I was injured in a motorcycle accident while driving through a construction zone, many friends suggested I contact the Slusser Law Firm. I am glad I did. Attorneys Chris Slusser and John Solt came to visit me in the hospital. The Slusser Law Firm filed suit on my behalf.
Through the long recovery and rehabilitation process Attorneys Slusser and Solt and the team investigated, hired experts, took depositions and kept me informed of everything along the way. In the end, they secured me a cash settlement that has helped transform my life. Thank you to everyone at the firm for all your tireless work and for believing in my case. -
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“Truly care about all of their clients.”
- Ashley S.Great law firm. Hard working staff and lawyers truly care about all of their clients.
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“A trusted lawyer who is always there.”
- Daniel L.I have been nothing but completely satisfied and impressed with Chris and his staff at the Slusser Law Firm for years. I have the privilege of working with them on Professional level as a Chairman of a sewer authority who was left with a bad taste in my mouth for lawyers because of our past solicitor who truly was not cost effective and responsible to fact that we as an authority needed to be mindful of our spending in order to keep our rates down for our elderly population of rate payers.
I interviewed many possible candidates to replace said solicitor and Chris by far stood out to me because of his professionalism and understanding to what we needed and our demographics as an area made up of elderly rate payers living on fixed incomes. I am pleased to say it was one of the best moves we made and pleased to say we as an Authority are going on 8 plus years with Chris and his team guiding us legally and look forward to many more years working with them.
On a personal level I have now a trusted lawyer who is always there to give guidance in buying property or contract review and Is trusted so much I referred my Father to him for guidance after my Mother passed.
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“We made the perfect choice selecting you.”
- Andrea & Joe R.Dear Attorney Solt,
Words cannot express how much we appreciate everything you've done for us. The most valuable lesson I learned was if I need to ask, do I need a lawyer, the answer is yes. We made the perfect choice selecting you.
Our sincere gratitude,
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- Peter W.Top-notch legal services. None better.