Delaware County Personal Injury Lawyer
From Upper Darby to Chester and Media, we represent injured people across Delaware County.
Right next door to Delco
West Philadelphia runs straight into Delaware County. Cross Cobbs Creek and you are in Upper Darby. Attorney Derek M. Patterson grew up on the Philadelphia side of that line, and Patterson Injury Lawyers represents injured people on both sides of it.
We serve Delaware County from our Center City Philadelphia office, and most clients start with a phone call. The consultation is free and available 24/7. There are no upfront fees, and we are not paid unless we recover for you.
Derek has worked for plaintiff firms and for an insurance defense firm, so he knows how the other side evaluates a claim. That matters whether you were hurt in a crash on I-95, hit while walking near 69th Street, or bitten by a neighbor's dog.
Accidents we often see in Delaware County
Dense older suburbs, busy pikes and an industrial waterfront each bring their own risks.
Crashes on I-95 and the Blue Route
I-95 through Chester and I-476 through the middle of the county carry heavy car and truck traffic, with high-speed rear-end and lane-change collisions.
Accidents on the pikes
West Chester Pike, Baltimore Pike, MacDade Boulevard and Route 1 mix through traffic with driveways, turning cars and bus stops.
Pedestrian accidents near transit
The area around 69th Street Transportation Center in Upper Darby is one of the busiest places for people on foot, along with trolley and bus stops across the county.
Falls on sidewalks and in stores
Older sidewalks, apartment buildings and shopping centers produce falls caused by ice, broken pavement, poor lighting and wet floors.
Industrial and workplace injuries
Refineries, warehouses and the Chester waterfront involve heavy equipment and multiple contractors, where a third party may share responsibility.
Dog bites
Tightly packed neighborhoods mean close contact with other people's dogs, and bites that often injure children.
The Delaware County Courthouse in Media
Lawsuits arising from accidents in Delaware County are generally filed in the Delaware County Court of Common Pleas, which sits at the Delaware County Courthouse in Media, the county seat.
Where a case can be filed depends on where the accident happened and who is involved, and many claims are settled with the insurance company without a lawsuit. We will walk you through the options that apply to you.
Every case is different. This page is general information, not legal advice.
Our Philadelphia office
Patterson Injury Lawyers1650 Market Street, Suite 3600
Philadelphia, PA 19103Get directions (opens in a new tab)
(215) 383-9959Toll-free 1-888-507-2221
| Days | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday to Friday | 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday and Sunday | By appointment |
| Phone line | Available 24/7 |
Cases we handle in Delaware County
Hurt in Delaware County? Call the PIL.
Call (215) 383-9959, 24/7. The consultation is free, and there is no fee unless we recover for you.