Personal Injury Attorney in Hazleton, PA
Hazleton sits at the crossroads of Interstate 81 and Interstate 80, and that location shapes life on its roads. Tractor-trailers move to and from the warehouses and distribution centers in the Humboldt and Valmont industrial parks, shift workers commute at all hours, and Route 309, Route 93 and Route 924 carry steady local traffic. If you were hurt in Hazleton, Joyce, Carmody & Moran is a Luzerne County personal injury law firm straight up I-81 at our Pittston office.
Where Hazleton accidents happen
Interstate 81 and Interstate 80. High speeds, long grades and heavy truck traffic make highway crashes more serious, especially in fog and snow. See I-81 accidents in Luzerne and Lackawanna County and truck accidents.
Warehouse and industrial park traffic. Trucks turning in and out of distribution centers, and workers on tight shift schedules, add risk on the roads around the industrial parks. See delivery truck and van accidents.
Route 309, Route 93 and the city's main streets. Busy intersections, frequent turns and crowded parking lots lead to side-impact and rear-end crashes. See T-bone and intersection accidents.
Winter weather. Hazleton's elevation brings snow and ice early and often, on the roads and on sidewalks and parking lots. See winter injuries.
Hurt on the job in Hazleton?
Many Hazleton-area residents work in warehouses and distribution centers. A work injury usually goes through workers' compensation, but if someone other than your employer caused it, such as another company's driver or a defective machine, you may also have a separate injury claim. See warehouse and distribution center injuries and workers' comp vs. a third-party claim.
After an accident in Hazleton
Get medical care right away, even if you feel fine, because some injuries show up days later. See delayed symptoms after an accident. Crashes in the city are typically handled by the Hazleton Police Department or, on interstates and state highways, the Pennsylvania State Police. See how to get your Pennsylvania crash report.
How Hazleton cases are handled
Hazleton is in Luzerne County, so if a lawsuit is needed, it is typically filed in the Luzerne County Court of Common Pleas in Wilkes-Barre. Most claims are resolved through negotiation with the insurance company. Pennsylvania's two-year filing deadline, your limited or full tort selection and comparative negligence all affect your case. If the other driver had little or no insurance, see uninsured and underinsured drivers.
A personal injury attorney for the Hazleton area
Our office at 9 N. Main Street, Suite 4, in Pittston is straight up I-81, and you can meet with us in person or start by phone. Personal injury 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.
Communities we serve
We help injured people throughout Luzerne County, including Wilkes-Barre and Pittston. See all areas we serve.
Talk it through with someone local. If you were hurt in Hazleton, call our Pittston office at 570-602-3560 or request a free consultation. We'll review what happened and explain your options, with no cost for the first conversation and no obligation. Curious what your case could be worth? Try our Pennsylvania Settlement Calculator.
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.