Personal Injury Attorney in Wilkes-Barre, PA
Wilkes-Barre is the center of Luzerne County, and it carries the traffic to match: commuters on the Cross Valley Expressway and Wilkes-Barre Boulevard, students around Wilkes University and King's College, shoppers on the Mundy Street corridor, and trucks moving to and from Interstate 81. If you were hurt in Wilkes-Barre, Joyce, Carmody & Moran is a local personal injury law firm a short drive up the road at our Pittston office.
Where Wilkes-Barre accidents happen
The Cross Valley Expressway (Route 309). The expressway links I-81 with the West Side across the Susquehanna, and its ramps and merges see fast-moving rush-hour traffic. See rear-end collisions: who's at fault.
Wilkes-Barre Boulevard, Kidder Street and Mundy Street. The retail corridor near the Wyoming Valley Mall and Arena Hub draws heavy traffic, frequent turns and busy parking lots. See parking lot accidents.
Downtown, Public Square and the college campuses. River Street, Market Street and South Main Street mix cars, buses, delivery vans, pedestrians and cyclists. See hit while walking or biking and bus accidents.
Interstate 81 and Route 115. High speeds and tractor-trailers make highway crashes more serious. See I-81 accidents in Luzerne and Lackawanna County and truck accidents.
Stores, apartments and sidewalks. Wilkes-Barre winters bring ice on sidewalks, steps and parking lots. See slip and falls in a store or business and ice at your apartment complex.
After a Wilkes-Barre accident
Many people injured in and around the city are treated at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital or Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center. Get checked out 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 Wilkes-Barre Police Department or, on state highways, the Pennsylvania State Police. See how to get your accident report in Luzerne County.
How Wilkes-Barre cases are handled
If a lawsuit is needed, it is typically filed in the Luzerne County Court of Common Pleas at the courthouse on River Street 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 and stacked vs. unstacked coverage.
A personal injury attorney close to Wilkes-Barre
Our office at 9 N. Main Street, Suite 4, in Pittston is a short drive up Route 315 or I-81, 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 Kingston, Forty Fort and Edwardsville, Plains Township, Pittston, Exeter and Wyoming and throughout Luzerne County. See all areas we serve.
Talk it through with someone local. If you were hurt in Wilkes-Barre, 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.