Personal Injury Attorney in Hughestown & Yatesville, PA
Hughestown and Yatesville are small boroughs in Greater Pittston, but they sit right on top of some of its busiest traffic. Hughestown began as a settlement within Pittston Township and sits on the hill above the city; Yatesville sits beside the I-81 and Route 315 corridor and shares the Pittston Area school campus with Jenkins Township. If you were hurt in Hughestown or Yatesville, Joyce, Carmody & Moran is a personal injury law firm just down the hill at our Pittston office.
Common accidents in Hughestown and Yatesville
Hill and intersection crashes. Steep grades, tight intersections and limited sight lines lead to side-impact and rear-end collisions, especially when roads are wet or icy.
Route 11 traffic. U.S. Route 11 runs through the southern part of Hughestown, carrying traffic between Pittston and the communities to the north.
Cut-through traffic. Drivers use local streets to reach I-81, Route 315 and the Pittston Bypass, often faster than residential streets were built for.
School-zone and pedestrian injuries. The Pittston Area high school campus brings buses, teen drivers and students walking near traffic. See hit while walking or biking.
Winter falls. Sloped sidewalks, steps and driveways become dangerous in winter. See who is responsible for an icy sidewalk and what a landlord owes you.
Dog bites. In small, close neighborhoods, dog bites often involve someone you know — and are usually covered by the owner's homeowner's or renter's insurance.
What to do after an injury
Get medical care, even if you feel mostly fine — symptoms often show up a day or two later. Call the police so there is a report, take photos and get witness names. Be careful with the other side's insurance adjuster, and don't post about the accident on social media. Our checklist for the first 72 hours after a car accident walks through every step.
How Hughestown and Yatesville cases are handled
Both boroughs are in Luzerne County, so a lawsuit, if needed, is typically filed in the Luzerne County Court of Common Pleas in Wilkes-Barre. Most claims settle before trial. Pennsylvania's two-year filing deadline, limited and full tort rules and comparative negligence all affect what you can recover.
A personal injury attorney just down the hill
Our office at 9 N. Main Street, Suite 4, in Pittston is only minutes from Hughestown and Yatesville, and you can meet with us in person. 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.
Nearby communities we serve
We also help injured people in Pittston, Pittston Township, Jenkins Township and Laflin, Avoca, Dupont and Duryea, West Pittston and throughout Luzerne County. See all areas we serve.
Talk it through with someone local. If you were hurt in Hughestown or Yatesville, call our Pittston office at 570-602-3560. 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.