Personal Injury Practice Areas in Philadelphia
Eight kinds of cases, one focus: helping injured people in Philadelphia and the surrounding counties.
Personal injury is all we do
Patterson Injury Lawyers represents people in Philadelphia and the surrounding counties who were hurt because a driver, a company or a property owner did not take reasonable care.
Every type of case below has its own rules. A crash on the Schuylkill raises questions about limited tort and full tort. A fall in a store turns on what the owner knew and when. A truck case depends on records the carrier controls. A work injury may involve workers' compensation and a separate claim against a third party. Knowing those differences, and how insurance companies use them, is the job.
Whatever happened, the first step is the same: a free consultation, available 24/7, with no upfront fees and no fee unless we recover for you. Choose the situation closest to yours to learn how these claims work, what evidence matters and how we can help. If you do not see your situation here, call us anyway. We will tell you plainly whether it is something we can take on.
Cases we handle
Car Accidents
Crashes on I-76, I-95, Roosevelt Boulevard and city streets. We deal with the insurers and explain how limited tort or full tort affects your claim.
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Truck Accidents
Tractor-trailers, box trucks and delivery vehicles. We move quickly to preserve logs and black-box data and identify every party responsible.
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Motorcycle Accidents
Riders get blamed first. We answer the bias with evidence and pursue the driver who failed to see you, helmet or no helmet.
Learn more about Motorcycle Accidents
Pedestrian Accidents
Crosswalk and intersection crashes in a city built for walking. We find the coverage that applies and hold careless drivers accountable.
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Slip & Fall
Wet floors, icy sidewalks, broken stairs, poor lighting and negligent security. Property owners have a duty to keep their premises reasonably safe.
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Dog Bite
Bites, facial injuries and scarring, often to children. We deal with the owner's insurer and document the full cost of treatment.
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Workplace Injury
Construction, warehouse and on-the-road injuries. We explain workers' compensation and look for third parties who may also be responsible.
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Wrongful Death
Compassionate help for families who have lost someone to another's carelessness. We answer your questions at your pace, with no pressure.
Learn more about Wrongful Death
How we work
- Step 1
Tell us what happened
Call any time for a free consultation. We listen first, then tell you plainly whether we think you have a claim.
- Step 2
We build the case
We collect the evidence, the medical records and the insurance details, and work out what the injury has really cost you.
- Step 3
We work to resolve it
We negotiate with the insurers and go to court when that is what it takes. No fee unless we recover for you.
Why hire a personal injury lawyer?
You are not required to. Here is what changes when you do. Learn more about attorney Derek M. Patterson or read our answers to common questions.
- Insurance companies have professionals working to limit what they pay. You should have one working for you.
- Evidence fades quickly. Video is recorded over, vehicles are repaired and witnesses become hard to find.
- Deadlines apply to injury claims in Pennsylvania, and some are shorter than people expect.
- A claim can include more than the first medical bill, such as future treatment and lost income.
- It costs nothing to find out where you stand. The consultation is free.
Every case is different. This page is general information, not legal advice.
Injured? Don't wait.
Call (215) 383-9959, 24/7. The consultation is free, and there is no fee unless we recover for you.