Personal Injury Attorney in West Pittston, PA
West Pittston is a quiet borough of tree-lined streets, but Wyoming Avenue, the Susquehanna crossings and the daily commute into Pittston and Wilkes-Barre still produce their share of serious injuries. If you were hurt in West Pittston, Joyce, Carmody & Moran is a personal injury law firm just across the river — our Pittston office at 9 N. Main Street, Suite 4, is only a few minutes away over the bridge.
Accidents we see in and around West Pittston
Wyoming Avenue (Route 11) crashes. The main corridor through West Pittston into Exeter and Wyoming carries commuters, school traffic and turning vehicles. Left turns across traffic and rear-end collisions are common.
Bridge and construction zone crashes. The Fort Jenkins (Water Street) Bridge on Route 11 links West Pittston to downtown Pittston, and PennDOT has planned a replacement of that bridge. Lane shifts, detours and work crews raise the risk of collisions — our page on construction zone accidents explains who can be responsible.
Pedestrian and bicycle injuries. West Pittston's residential grid, school bus stops and walkers along Luzerne Avenue and the river make pedestrian and bicycle accidents a real concern.
Sidewalk and porch falls. Many West Pittston homes are older, and heaved sidewalks, broken steps and uncleared ice cause falls every winter. See who is responsible for an icy sidewalk.
Dog bites. In close-knit neighborhoods, dog bites often involve a neighbor — and are usually handled through the owner's homeowner's or renter's insurance, not out of their pocket.
How a West Pittston injury claim works
West Pittston is in Luzerne County, so if a lawsuit becomes necessary it is typically filed in the Luzerne County Court of Common Pleas at the courthouse in Wilkes-Barre. Most claims, though, are resolved with the insurance company before that point. Along the way, Pennsylvania-specific rules shape what you can recover:
Your own auto policy usually pays your first medical bills after a car crash, regardless of fault — see who pays your medical bills.
Whether you chose limited tort or full tort affects your ability to recover for pain and suffering.
If the other side says you were partly at fault, Pennsylvania's comparative negligence rule may reduce — but not necessarily bar — your recovery.
Most injury claims must be filed within two years.
Why West Pittston residents call a Pittston personal injury attorney
You don't need to look beyond Greater Pittston to find a personal injury lawyer. Our Pittston team is close enough to meet in person, knows the local roads and the local courts, and is part of the same Greater Pittston community you are. 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 up front.
Nearby communities we serve
Along with West Pittston, we help injured people in Pittston, Exeter and Wyoming, Old Forge, Avoca, Dupont and Duryea and throughout Luzerne and Lackawanna counties. We also help people in Kingston, Forty Fort and Edwardsville and Wilkes-Barre. See all areas we serve.
Talk it through with someone local. If you were hurt in West Pittston, 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.