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Greg Prosmushkin has spent over 30+ years representing Philadelphia injury victims in car accidents, truck crashes, medical malpractice, workers’ compensation, and other PI cases. Every client gets a direct conversation about their case, honest answers about what to expect, and consistent communication until the matter is resolved.
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The Law Offices of Greg Prosmushkin, P.C., is a full-service law firm with offices in Philadelphia. Our team of personal injury lawyers provides skilled counsel and litigation for clients in need of personal injury representation, as well as immigration. Our attorneys have experience with complex medical malpractice claims, as well as a full range of car accidents and truck accidents.
Accidents can happen anywhere. Regardless of the location, there are instances during which a victim of an accident may have doubts about whether to pursue a claim for compensation. Among the most common personal injury cases in the Philadelphia area are the following:
Some of the other forms of personal injury can stem from premises liability, medical malpractice, nursing home abuse, workplace injury, wrongful death, and sexual abuse. Even if you are unsure as to whether the situation or accident constituted negligence or intentional misconduct, you can always speak to one of our personal injury lawyers.
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A personal injury case is a legal process in which a person files a claim against another party, such as a driver for damages caused by negligence, intentional acts, or other wrongful conduct. These cases can arise from car accidents, SEPTA accidents, workplace and work-related accidents, medical malpractice, defective products, or many other situations and circumstances. When filing a personal injury accident case in court, the plaintiff must show that the other party was legally responsible for the harm.
In a personal injury case, compensation is sought for physical and emotional injuries, as well as other losses related to the incident. In this context, the insurer of the individual or entity deemed responsible can be held liable for economic and non-economic money damages.
The tenor of the case varies depending on the type and extent of injury. Often, there can be two outcomes to a case: A formal, in-court, personal injury lawsuit (sometimes, in the end, resulting in a full-blown trial) or an out-of-court settlement.
Formal Lawsuit:
In a formal case, the plaintiff, through an attorney, files a civil court complaint against the responsible individual, government agency, or any business, i.e., the defendant, usually with the help of a lawyer. If the injured party files a complaint without a lawyer, this plaintiff is said to be filing pro se.
The plaintiff must prove that the defendant caused the harm by proving with evidence that the defendant’s or defendants’ negligence or intentional act was legally to blame for the injury. The court may consider evidence including certain medical records, witness testimony, video, and photographs to determine liability and damages.
Settlement:
In some situations, the parties involved may opt for a negotiated settlement outside of the courtroom, either before or after the filing of a lawsuit. This can save the time and expense of a trial, or the procedures leading up to a trial, and allow for an amicable resolution.
A personal injury accident can happen suddenly and without warning, leaving victims with any number of serious injuries. These injuries are painful and discomforting, and can permanently impact you, affecting every aspect of your life.
Some common injuries following an accident include, but are not limited to, these conditions:
When you’ve been seriously injured due to another person’s negligence or recklessness, seeking compensation is critical. An experienced personal injury attorney can assess your damages and enable you to pursue your injury claim.
Knowledge about the different types of money damages is key when it comes to pursuing your personal injury case. Depending on many factors specific to your injury case and the injury itself, the following damages may be applicable and including the following:
Suffering an injury that isn’t your fault is not only a painful experience – it’s an overwhelming and confusing one. Many injured Philadelphia-area residents may not even realize they can pursue financial compensation for their injury. During such challenging times, our lawyers are here to navigate the legal process on your behalf and pursue the compensation you deserve.
Fault is key to any personal injury case. Your attorney will need to show that the party who caused the accident was negligent and caused your injury.
In Pennsylvania, there are four elements to negligence that a plaintiff must prove:
When you’ve been seriously injured due to another person’s negligence, seeking compensation is critical. An experienced personal injury attorney can assess your claim and help you pursue your injury claim.
Each claim is unique. The exact process will depend on the other parties involved, the circumstances of the accident, and your injuries. During your free consultation, our lawyers will explain what you can expect and how your claim will proceed. Generally, the injury claim process includes:
If you have questions about your claim and what to expect during the claim process, do not hesitate to contact us for answers.
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Injured? Talk to Greg's Team Today.
Free consultation. No fee unless we win your case.
Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
The Law Offices of Greg Prosmushkin, P.C. provide highly-skilled legal services to both Pennsylvania and New Jersey. We strive to meet the needs of a variety of clientele. Our attorneys handle matters as routine as Traffic Tickets and as complex as commercial litigation and Serious Personal Injury. And we are able to extend these services to people throughout the region, as our team includes members fluent in Spanish, Russian, Ukrainian and Polish.
The value of your personal injury case depends on a number of factors. The damages you sustained, the type of case, and the type of defendant can all affect your final settlement or jury verdict. Your personal injury lawyer can assess your claim and provide you with more information on what your case may be worth.
Notably, there is no cap on the compensatory damages you can receive in Pennsylvania and you can receive up to two times the amount of compensatory damages in punitive damages. However, a cap of $200,000 in punitive damages exists for medical malpractice cases and a cap of $500,000 in damages in cases against state or local government.
If you believe another party’s action or inaction was the cause of your injuries, you may have a valid injury claim. During your free consultation, our lawyers will explain the law, how it applies to your case, and whether you have a viable claim for damages.
Yes. Pennsylvania is a modified comparative negligence state. This means that if you are less than 51% at fault for the accident you can recover. Any award will have that percentage of fault deducted. Moreover, if you are found to be 51% or more at fault you cannot recover damages.
It depends. Many injury cases are settled before going to trial, even after a lawsuit is filed. If your case does go to trial, our experienced trial lawyers will explain what you can expect, help you prepare, and skillfully and persuasively present your case to the jury.
Injured victims are sometimes hesitant to hire an injury attorney in the city of Philadelphia or surrounding areas because of perceived legal fees involved. Many injured victims are already dealing with medical bills and are out of work.
Our attorneys work on a contingency fee basis. This means that the client pays the attorney a percentage of the overall recovery if the claim results in an award of damages. This also means that, if our lawyers never recover any money for the client, the client owes nothing. In short, there’s no cost to you unless our firm wins your case in or out of court.
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