Personal Injury Attorney in Pittston, PA

If you were hurt in Pittston or anywhere in Greater Pittston — a crash on the Pittston Bypass, a fall on a Main Street sidewalk, a collision near the Water Street bridge — you deserve a personal injury attorney who knows these roads, these courts and this community. Joyce, Carmody & Moran's Pittston office is at 9 N. Main Street, Suite 4,, Suite 4, in the heart of downtown. We help injured people and families throughout Luzerne and Lackawanna counties understand their options and pursue fair compensation.

A Pittston personal injury law firm, right on Main Street

When you call our Pittston office, you reach a local team. You can sit down with us in person, downtown, a few minutes from wherever the accident happened. We know the intersections people complain about, the stretches of I-81 and Route 315 where trucks bunch up, and how a winter storm turns the hills around Pittston into a skating rink. That local knowledge matters when it comes time to explain to an insurance company — or a jury — exactly what happened.

Personal injury cases we handle in the Pittston area

• Car accidents, including rear-end collisions, hit-and-runs and crashes with uninsured or underinsured drivers

• Truck accidents and delivery vehicle crashes on I-81, I-476 and Route 315

• Motorcycle accidents

• Pedestrian and bicycle accidents

• Slip and fall injuries, including falls on ice and snow

• Dog bites and animal attacks

• Warehouse and distribution center injuries and other work injuries involving a third party

• Nursing home neglect

• Wrongful death

Where Pittston-area accidents happen

Greater Pittston sits at the crossroads of Northeastern Pennsylvania, and the traffic shows it. Interstate 81 runs right past town, with busy interchanges at Exit 175 (Route 315 and Dupont) and Exit 178 (Avoca and the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport). Route 315 carries a steady stream of tractor-trailers serving the distribution centers in Pittston Township, Jenkins Township and Dupont. The Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension meets Route 315 at the Wyoming Valley interchange (Exit 115). And Route 11 crosses the Susquehanna between Pittston and West Pittston on the Fort Jenkins (Water Street) Bridge.

Downtown, Main Street brings its own risks: pedestrians crossing between parked cars, delivery vans double-parked, and big crowds during events like the Pittston Tomato Festival. Add Luzerne County winters and deer on the back roads, and it is easy to see why so many injury claims start within a few miles of our office. If your crash happened on the interstate, our page on I-81 accidents in Luzerne and Lackawanna County walks through what makes those cases different.

What a personal injury attorney does for you

• Investigates quickly. We get the police report, photos, witness information and, where it exists, video from nearby businesses before it is overwritten.

• Handles the insurance companies. Adjusters call early and ask for recorded statements and broad medical authorizations. We manage that communication so you can focus on getting better.

• Documents the full value of your claim. Medical bills, future treatment, lost wages and pain and suffering all need to be proven, not just listed.

• Works through Pennsylvania's rules. Limited tort vs. full tort, first-party medical benefits, comparative negligence and the two-year filing deadline can all change the outcome.

• Negotiates — and files suit when needed. Most injury claims resolve through settlement. When an insurer won't be reasonable, Luzerne County cases are filed at the Luzerne County Courthouse in Wilkes-Barre, and Lackawanna County cases in Scranton.

What it costs to hire a Pittston injury lawyer

Personal injury cases at Joyce, Carmody & Moran are typically handled on a contingent-fee basis, which means the attorney's fee is a percentage of any recovery rather than an hourly bill you pay up front. If there is no recovery, there is no attorney's fee. Depending on the written fee agreement and the outcome, clients may still be responsible for certain case costs and expenses — we explain all of this clearly before you sign anything. Our page on how much a personal injury lawyer costs goes into more detail.

Serving Pittston and the surrounding communities

From our Main Street office we help clients throughout Greater Pittston and the Wyoming Valley, including West Pittston, Exeter and Wyoming, Old Forge, Avoca, Dupont and Duryea, Pittston Township, Jenkins Township and Laflin, Hughestown and Yatesville, Moosic, Plains Township and Wilkes-Barre. Just across the river, we also help people in Kingston, Forty Fort and Edwardsville. See all areas we serve, or read more about our car accident practice.

Common questions

How long do I have to file an injury claim in Pennsylvania?
In most cases, two years from the date of the injury. Some claims — especially those against a government agency — have much shorter notice deadlines, so it is worth talking to someone early.

Do I really need a lawyer?
Not every situation calls for one. If you are unsure, our page "Do I even have a case?" is a good place to start, and a free conversation with our office can help you decide.

Can I meet with someone in person in Pittston?
Yes. Our office at 9 N. Main Street, Suite 4,, Suite 4, is open Monday through Friday, 8am to 5:30pm. Call 570-602-3560 to set a time.

Talk it through with someone local. If you or someone in your family was hurt in the Pittston area, the attorneys at Joyce, Carmody & Moran can review what happened and explain your options — no cost for the first conversation, and no obligation.