When do I have to file my personal injury claim?

Pennsylvania’s statute of limitations

Do I need to hire an attorney to obtain a settlement from the insurance company?

You can help maximize your financial recovery after an accident by working with an experienced personal injury attorney. The insurance companies have teams of adjusters, investigators, and lawyers working hard to minimize or deny your accident claim. A personal injury lawyer can help you obtain a fair and full settlement by thoroughly investigating your claims, building a compelling case, and aggressively negotiating on your behalf to push the insurance company to compensate you for your past, ongoing, and future losses.

Lehigh County Personal Injury Lawyer

Injury Attorney in Lehigh County, PA, Helps Clients Secure the Financial Resources Needed to Recover After Accidents in Allentown, Bethlehem, Emmaus, and Throughout Southeastern Pennsylvania

After suffering injuries in an accident caused by someone else’s negligence or fault, you need experienced legal representation to fight for financial recovery for your medical bills, lost income, and pain and suffering. Contact van der Veen, Hartshorn, Levin & Lindheim for a free initial case evaluation to discuss your legal options with a knowledgeable Lehigh County personal injury lawyer. We understand that every case is unique, so we take a personalized approach to legal representation. No case is too big or small. No matter the circumstances of your case, you can trust that it is as important to us as it is to you.

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Our Firm Handles a Wide Variety of Personal Injury Cases

At van der Veen, Hartshorn, Levin & Lindheim, we represent clients in all types of personal injury claims, including:

Lehigh County car accidents
Lehigh County truck accident
Lehigh County motorcycle accidents
Lehigh County bicycle accidents
Lehigh County construction accidents
Lehigh County slip and fall accidents
Lehigh County defective product accidents
Lehigh County nursing home negligence
Lehigh County premises liability
Lehigh County dram shop liability
Lehigh County dog bites
Lehigh County catastrophic injuries
Lehigh County medical malpractice
Lehigh County wrongful death

When you or a loved one has been harmed by somebody else’s actions, contact our firm to see how we can help you with your personal injury case.

Pursuing Financial Compensation in a Personal Injury Case

A personal injury claim can provide you with financial recovery for expenses or losses that you sustain due to injuries suffered in an accident. Let an injury attorney in Lehigh County, PA, from van der Veen, Hartshorn, Levin & Lindheim help you secure compensation for:

Costs of treatment and rehabilitation of your accident injuries
Costs of long-term care for disabilities that may result from your injuries
Ongoing and future losses of income or job benefits if you temporarily cannot work or become disabled from your pre-accident job
Pain and suffering, including loss of enjoyment/quality of life caused by physical disabilities or permanent disfigurement or scarring

What Should You Do If You’ve Been Hurt in an Accident in Lehigh County?

When you’ve been injured in an accident in Lehigh County, there are actions you can take to put yourself in a favorable position to recover compensation in a personal injury claim. These steps can include:

Seeking prompt medical attention to diagnose your injuries and start treatment
Following through on your doctor’s treatment plan and recommendations
Obtaining copies of any accident/incident reports written for the accident
Requesting medical records of your treatment and rehabilitation
Keeping bills, invoices, and receipts to document the expenses you incur
Finding copies of your pay stubs or income statements to calculate your lost wages

Finally, remember to contact an injury attorney in Lehigh County, PA, from van der Veen, Hartshorn, Levin & Lindheim as soon as possible to get legal help with pursuing your personal injury claims.

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“These guys are the dream team of Philadelphia. I’ve had two injury cases taken care of by these guys, and the end result was exactly what I was promised. I thank god for having such efficient attorneys. I will continue to recommend friends and family because every case is treated as if it is the biggest case.”
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"Wonderful experience with this law firm after getting hit last summer. The whole staff is on top of things and communicates well. A special shoutout to the attorney who handled my case and negotiated my medical bills. I was able to get the care and treatment I needed with minimal stress because they handled it all!"
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Effortless Recovery: Comprehensive Care and Exceptional Communication
"Going with this law firm for my auto accident case was the best advice anyone ever gave me. I was very impressed with my results and the way they handled my case and me."
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Let a Lehigh County Personal Injury Lawyer Fight for Your Rights and Interests

Recovering from accident injuries involves physical and emotional recovery as much as it does financial recovery. With an injury attorney in Lehigh County, PA, from van der Veen, Hartshorn, Levin & Lindheim on your side, you can focus your time and energy on your medical treatment while our firm handles the details of your personal injury case, including:

Investigating your injury claims to recover evidence we can use to begin building your case
Documenting your injuries and losses to ensure we pursue maximum financial recovery for your ongoing and future losses
Identifying liable parties and potential sources of compensation in your case
Filing insurance and legal claims on your behalf
Handling communications and negotiations with insurance adjusters or defense lawyers
Aggressively negotiating for fair and full compensation in a settlement, or taking your case to court and trial when the insurance companies and at-fault parties refuse to agree to a fair settlement

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Contact Us for a Free Claim Review to Discuss Your Options with an Injury Attorney in Lehigh County, PA

Don’t delay pursuing your legal rights to financial recovery after being injured in an accident due to someone’s careless or reckless actions. Contact van der Veen, Hartshorn, Levin & Lindheim today for a free, no-obligation consultation to learn how our Lehigh County personal injury lawyer will advocate for your rights to maximum compensation so you can make a full physical and financial recovery after a devastating accident.

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About Lehigh County

Lehigh County is a county located in Pennsylvania. Together with Northampton County, Lehigh County is part of the Lehigh Valley region in eastern Pennsylvania. The county is named for the Lehigh River, a tributary of the Delaware River that flows through the county. Lehigh County sits between the Blue and South Mountain Ridges of the Appalachian Mountains. The Great Allentown Fair, one of the U.S.’s largest and oldest city fairs, occurs annually in the Lehigh County seat of Allentown.

According to the Pennsylvania Department of Health, over 4,200 residents of Lehigh County were hospitalized in one recent year with accidental/unintentional injuries, including over 200 occupants of motor vehicles.

Personal Injury Legal Services: Areas Served

At van der Veen, Hartshorn, Levin & Lindheim, we proudly extend our personal injury legal services across a broad range of locations throughout Pennsylvania, ensuring that wherever you are, top-notch legal support is never far away. Below is a concise list of the geographic locations that detail our offerings:

Click on your locality to learn how our unrivaled experience in personal injury law is tailored to meet the unique needs of residents in these specific areas.

Frequently Asked Questions About Personal Injury in Lehigh County

Pennsylvania’s statute of limitations typically requires you to file a personal injury lawsuit no later than two years after sustaining injuries due to someone else’s negligence. However, if you are bringing a personal injury claim against the state or a city government, the law also requires you to give the government notice of your claim within six months of the date of your injury. You may lose the opportunity to recover compensation if you don’t file your claims on time, so contact a Lehigh County personal injury lawyer as soon as possible to get started on your case.
You can help maximize your financial recovery after an accident by working with an experienced personal injury attorney. The insurance companies have teams of adjusters, investigators, and lawyers working hard to minimize or deny your accident claim. A personal injury lawyer can help you obtain a fair and full settlement by thoroughly investigating your claims, building a compelling case, and aggressively negotiating on your behalf to push the insurance company to compensate you for your past, ongoing, and future losses.

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Unrivaled Record of SuccessWe have won tens of millions of dollars for injured victims, and have achieved countless "not guilty" verdicts for clients faced with criminal charges.
No Challenge too BigOur firm has handled some of the biggest cases in country, including representing the President of the United States.
Personalized RepresentationWe understand that every case is unique. Therefore, we tailor our approach based on the facts of the case and the needs of our client.
Uncompromising PassionOur competitive nature is one of our strongest qualities. You can be confident that no other firm will outwork our team.
Holistic ApproachNot only do we want to excel legally for the client, but we also want to make sure we are strengthening their mind, body and spirt.
Supporting the CommunityOur team engages in many community events and regularly donates time and resources to many charitable organizations in Philadelphia.

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