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A Pittsburgh car accident lawyer at Berger and Green helps car wreck victims hold negligent and reckless drivers accountable after serious motor vehicle accidents. Our attorneys provide dedicated legal support to individuals injured in car accidents, including thorough investigation of the incident, determination of liability, and pursuit of fair compensation for injuries and related losses. After suffering injuries in a car accident, you may not know what to do or where to turn for help to cover expensive medical bills and lost wages in addition to compensation for your pain and suffering. If you are worried about getting money and benefits from the insurance company, our team of personal injury lawyers can review your case for free.
Our car accident attorneys take auto accident cases on a contingency, so you don’t have to worry about paying upfront or out-of-pocket expenses. We only accept payment if you recover compensation. Even the consultation is free. You have nothing to lose, so let us get to work on your case today to recover the compensation you deserve.
Our attorneys have represented thousands of clients in motor vehicle accidents throughout Pennsylvania for more than 40 years. Our founding partner, Attorney Laurence B. Green, has been recognized as one of the top 100 trial lawyers in Pennsylvania by the National Trial Lawyers Association and has been selected as a Pennsylvania Super Lawyer.
Additionally, Attorney Bill Kenny, Attorney Green, and Attorney Mark Milsop, are members of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, a distinguished group of attorneys throughout the United States. They have successfully obtained awards or settlements in the amount of $1 million or more for their clients. We don’t skimp on damages, we seek the maximum amount possible in light of the facts of your case.
In other words, our lawyers are trial attorneys with experience handling cases similar to yours. If we need to go to trial and represent you in front of a judge and jury, we will not hesitate to do so. We will pursue the award you deserve.
We have car accident attorneys skilled in handling a wide variety of car wreck cases. If you’re involved in any type of car accident in and around Pittsburgh, contact us today. Below are just some of the many types our firm has worked on.
Below, we break down key 2024 crash statistics, including where accidents happen most, when they occur, and the biggest risk factors.
Pittsburgh and the greater Allegheny County area see thousands of accidents each year. Below is a breakdown of crash counts for cars, trucks, and motorcycles in Pittsburgh and nearby cities:
| Location | Car Crashes |
| Pittsburgh, PA | 5,320 |
| Allegheny County | 12,840 |
| Monroeville, PA | 1,120 |
| Bethel Park, PA | 970 |
| Penn Hills, PA | 1,180 |
| West Mifflin, PA | 880 |
| McKeesport, PA | 780 |
| Ross Township, PA | 1,030 |
| Mount Lebanon, PA | 890 |
| Cranberry Twp, PA | 1,150 |
| Greensburg, PA | 1,020 |
Key Takeaways:
Not all accidents result in injuries, but a significant portion do. Here’s a look at how severe crashes were in Pittsburgh:
| Severity | Car Crashes | |||
| Minor (No injuries) | 3,450 | |||
| Injury (Non-fatal) | 1,520 | |||
| Severe (Critical) | 290 | |||
| Fatal Crashes | 60 |
Understanding when crashes occur can help drivers be more cautious during high-risk periods:
| Time Period | Crash Frequency (%) |
| Morning Rush (6 AM – 9 AM) | 18% |
| Midday (10 AM – 3 PM) | 25% |
| Evening Rush (4 PM – 7 PM) | 30% |
| Nighttime (8 PM – 2 AM) | 20% |
| Late Night (2 AM – 5 AM) | 7% |
Many accidents are preventable, and the following causes contribute to a large share of crashes:
| Risk Factor | % of Total Crashes |
| Distracted Driving (e.g., phone use) | 28% |
| Speeding | 22% |
| DUI (Drunk/Drugged Driving) | 14% |
| Failure to Yield | 12% |
| Weather Conditions | 9% |
| Running Red Lights/Stop Signs | 7% |
| Other (Mechanical Issues, Road Hazards, etc.) | 8% |
The crash statistics presented here are sourced from authoritative agencies, including the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), City of Pittsburgh Traffic Safety Reports, Pennsylvania State Police Accident Reports, and the Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). These organizations provide reliable data on traffic incidents to help drivers stay informed and make safer decisions on the road.
If you’ve been injured in a car accident in Pittsburgh, Berger & Green is here to help. Our experienced attorneys can guide you through your legal options and fight for the compensation you deserve. Contact us today for a free consultation.
Car accident injuries can be serious, putting you in the hospital and possibly out of work while you heal. This can hurt your income and create medical bills and other expenses you are unable to pay.
A Pittsburgh car accident lawyer from Berger and Green can help you seek damages from the insurance company or the liable party who caused your accident. You deserve the peace of mind that comes with knowing that the at-fault party was held responsible for your injuries. Furthermore, your compensation is an acknowledgement of how the other party’s negligence affected you.
Your recoverable damages will depend on the circumstances of your case. However, in general, you can receive compensation for your monetary and non-monetary damages.
Compensation in this category provides for:
Reimbursement for medical expenses applies to any costs related to your accident. That includes medical costs for secondary conditions like infections, rehabilitation expenses like physical therapy, and mental health resources like counseling.
The same comprehensive approach applies to your income losses as well. Whether you worked full-time at a salaried position prior to the crash, or you were a part-time freelancer, whatever income you missed due to your injuries is compensable. If your injuries prevent you from returning to your job, monetary damages can provide you with resources to find a new position in a new field that can accommodate your needs.
Despite the name, non-monetary damages are still a form of financial compensation. They just aren’t tied to specific monetary losses like bills or missed work. Instead, these types of damages include:
Accident injuries affect more than just your physical health. Our experienced Pittsburgh car accident lawyers work to ensure every consequence—physical, emotional, or financial—is covered by your compensation.
If your loved one died in a motor vehicle accident in the Pittsburgh area, you can potentially pursue a wrongful death claim or lawsuit to recover damages, such as:
To properly recognize such a drastic loss, our wrongful death lawyers seek maximum compensation for families whose loved ones were accident victims.
We understand the complexities associated with calculating damages, so we will go through the process with you step-by-step to help you understand the potential settlement value of your case. Then, we handle settlement negotiations on your behalf.
When someone tries to settle the case alone, they may forget to include damages, misplace bills or receipts, overlook expenses, or fail to put an accurate price on things. This could lead you to agree to a settlement offer that does not cover your current expenses. You may also not include future expenses and need to pay out of your pocket.
This is why we encourage all motor vehicle collision victims to discuss their case with a Pittsburgh car accident attorney before agreeing to a settlement. You may not realize the extent of your losses that are eligible for reimbursement and compensation.
When our lawyers take on your Pittsburgh car accident case, we gather evidence and make a full accounting of your damages before we file an insurance claim on your behalf. That way, we know what a fair settlement offer looks like before we seek a payout from the insurer. Identifying and documenting your full range of expenses and losses may require us to:
What’s more, we then keep track of it all. You won’t have to worry about losing paperwork or forgetting crucial evidence of your damages. Our attorneys and support staff manage this aspect of your case for you.
We want to recover the full value of your losses. To do that, we identify and document expenses related to your auto accident that you may not expect or realize are eligible.
Some often-overlooked expenses include:
Once we have a good idea of all your accident-related expenses and losses, we will advise you of the fair value for your damages.
If you opted for a full tort car insurance policy or sustained serious injuries, disfiguring injuries, or the death of a loved one or meet another exception to limited tort, we will also calculate the value of your non-economic damages, including your pain and suffering losses in addition to your economic damages.
When you agree to let a Berger and Green lawyer handle your car accident case, we will manage it entirely. All you need to do is focus on healing from your injuries. As you can imagine, this greatly reduces your stress about the whole process, whether you are filing an insurance claim or a lawsuit.
When we take you on as our client, we will:
Negligence is the basis of most personal injury claims, so you must be able to prove it exists to receive compensation.
In your case, a Pittsburgh car accident lawyer from Berger & Green will work to demonstrate the four parts of negligence:
Constructing a case involves drawing connections between each of these parts using evidence. We build on each step, showing the cause and effect of your collision.
Although drivers are usually responsible for car accidents, other parties can also act negligently. For example:
Some cases also involve parties who share liability with the negligent party. For instance, if you were hurt by someone who was driving in the course of business, like a commercial truck driver or a rideshare, their employer could share liability. The driver may have been the one who was careless, but they were representing the company at the time of the crash. That can leave the company liable.
When you work with a Pittsburgh car accident lawyer at our firm, they can investigate all of these options to determine what happened and who to pursue for compensation.
From the moment you talk with us about your car accident claim, we go to work protecting your rights to compensation for your full range of damages. This is one of the most important roles of a personal injury lawyer, although it is often overlooked.
Insurance company representatives want to pay as little as possible. They will try to get you to:
These mistakes could reduce your claim or hurt your chances of a lawsuit.
When our attorney handles all communications about your case, these errors are unlikely to happen unless the opposing side has strong evidence showing that your actions contributed to your accident. Even then, we can work to mitigate the effect this has on your financial recovery.
Our firm’s lawyer will also build a strong case that will support negotiating a settlement with the insurance company or winning your case in court. We can even call in expert witnesses to bolster your case, something you likely would not have the resources to do on your own.
You are on a clock when it comes to taking legal action in Pennsylvania. If you want to hold liable parties accountable for your accident, you are encouraged to start as soon as possible. The state generally allows injury victims two years to file an injury lawsuit, as outlined in Pa. C.S.A. § 5524.
The countdown to the deadline starts on the date of an injury. If you are filing a wrongful death action, it begins on the decedent’s death date. You must file a lawsuit before the statute of limitations runs, or the court will likely refuse to hear your case. This means you will be unable to compel the liable parties in your case to compensate you for your accident or injuries.
Moreover, the earlier you start, the more we can accomplish before the deadline. In fact, we can start negotiations for a settlement prior to the statute of limitations. The time is also spent gathering and preserving evidence, as well as allowing you the chance to heal and consider your options.
The team at Berger and Green understands that cost is critical for many people when deciding whether to hire an attorney for their case. To make this decision easier, our law firm works on contingency, which means you pay us no hourly or upfront fees. This arrangement allows us to start on your case promptly and eases the burden of having to pay for legal services upfront.
Our payment is an agreed-upon percentage of the award you receive. If we do not win your case, we do not get paid. We cover all the details of a contingency-fee pay arrangement with you upfront before you sign on with us as a client.
Our Pittsburgh car accident lawyers can assist you with any of the following injuries:
Immediately following a crash, your adrenaline is pumping, and everything feels like a blur, so you may not feel the effects of your injuries until after they have had time to manifest and cause further harm. For example, Mayo Clinic explains that traumatic brain injuries can take several days to show symptoms, causing irreversible damage if left untreated. Seek medical attention right away. The doctor can diagnose your injuries and begin treating you right away.
Not only is prompt medical care essential for your health, but it is also important for your car accident claim. The longer you put off seeing a healthcare professional, the more likely the insurance company will use this gap of time to undervalue or deny your claim. For example, the adjuster could blame your injuries on something else or say that you made them worse since you waited too long to seek treatment.
If you or a loved one have been injured in a car accident in the Pittsburgh area or a loved one has passed away from their injuries, call Berger and Green today for a free consultation. We can start planning your legal options, possible damages, and the next steps during a free consultation. Learn more now about how our Pittsburgh car accident lawyers can help you.