Car Accident Lawyer in Pittston & Luzerne County, PA
A car accident can turn an ordinary day upside down: medical appointments, calls from adjusters, a car in the shop and time away from work. Joyce, Carmody & Moran helps people hurt in car accidents throughout Pittston, Wilkes-Barre and Luzerne County understand their rights and deal with the insurance companies, from our office at 9 N. Main Street, Suite 4, in Pittston.
How car accident claims work in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania is a "choice no-fault" state, which means a few rules here work differently than in most places:
Your own policy pays your medical bills first. Your auto insurance's medical benefits usually pay first, no matter who caused the crash. See who pays my medical bills and when medical benefits run out.
Your tort option matters. Limited tort can restrict your ability to recover for pain and suffering unless an exception applies. See limited tort vs. full tort.
Fault can be shared. Under comparative negligence, you can still recover if you were partly at fault, as long as you were not more at fault than the other side. See "They say it was partly my fault".
There's a deadline. Most injury claims must be filed within two years. See how long you have to file.
Car accidents we help with
Drunk driver and distracted or texting driver accidents
Uber, Lyft and delivery driver accidents and delivery truck and van crashes
Snow and ice crashes, deer collisions and construction zone accidents
Common car accident injuries
Some of the most common injuries after a crash, including whiplash, herniated discs, concussions and broken bones, don't always show up right away. Getting checked promptly protects both your health and your claim. See delayed symptoms after an accident.
What a claim can include
Medical bills that aren't covered by your auto medical benefits or health insurance
Lost wages and lost earning ability
Pain and suffering, if your tort option allows it
Vehicle repair or replacement and related costs
Dealing with the insurance companies
Adjusters often reach out quickly, sometimes with an early offer. Before you give a recorded statement or sign anything, read talking to the insurance adjuster and should you accept the first settlement offer? Our after-accident checklist can help you keep track of everything.
What it costs to talk to us
Car accident cases are typically handled on a contingent-fee basis: the attorney's fee comes from a recovery, and if there is no recovery there is no attorney's fee. Clients may still be responsible for certain case costs depending on the outcome and the written fee agreement, which we explain before you sign. See how much a personal injury lawyer costs.
Where we help
We help people injured in car accidents in Pittston, Wilkes-Barre, Kingston, Forty Fort and Edwardsville, Plains Township, Moosic, Old Forge and throughout Luzerne and Lackawanna counties. See all areas we serve.
Talk it through with someone local. If you were hurt in a car accident, call our Pittston office at 570-602-3560 or request a free consultation. We'll review what happened and explain your options — no cost for the first conversation, and no obligation.
Let’s Work Together
When you work with us, you can expect clear communication, thoughtful strategy, and a team that is fully invested in your goals. We take the time to understand your needs, tailor our approach, and stand with you through every step of the legal process. Let’s move forward — together.