Can I still bring a personal injury claim during COVID-19?
Answer: Yes.
If you are injured in an accident due to someone else’s negligence, you only have a limited amount of time after the accident to hold the other party responsible. This is called a statute of limitations period, which is a state law. In Pennsylvania, you typically have two years from the date of the accident to take legal action against the negligent person or business. If you wait longer than two years, it is likely that you will not be permitted to bring your claim.
So even during the pandemic, it is very important to meet the time limitations period. ThePhillyLawyers is here for you to begin the claims process today.
Can I talk with a lawyer during COVID-19?
Answer: Yes.
Our staff is working remotely, and you can contact us:
Call (215) 884-9300
Text (215) 884-9300
Can I meet with a lawyer during COVID-19?
Answer: Yes.
We are available to take calls as usual and lots of our communication occurs over the phone—just as it did before the pandemic.
We also use video conferencing since it can be comforting to “see” your lawyer while helping you navigate your personal injury case process. In fact, we have found that some of our clients prefer that option.
We also use secure email and file-sharing applications to avoid having to physically handoff documents. That way, documents that are scanned or photographed can be efficiently shared between lawyer and client.
When face-to-face contact is necessary, we take appropriate social distancing precautions and use the CDC guidelines to protect both you and our staff.
So while ThePhillyLawyers recognizes the seriousness of the COVID-19 pandemic, we are also dedicated to working for our clients and providing the best possible attorney-client experience.
Are courts open during COVID-19?
Answer: Partially—see below.
Since the onset of the pandemic and the beginning of reopening, unfortunately health safety information is evolving and at times contradictory. Here are some general, current guidelines. When possible, some courts are using advanced communication technology to reduce in-person appearances. And, if in-person appearances are required, courts are generally staggering times to help maintain social distancing protocols. For more specific guidelines to each court’s operations, it’s best to consult the court’s website. Here are court website links for COVID-19 updates for the Five County area:
And as always, to best serve our clients, ThePhillyLawyers maintains close contact and professional relationships with the local courts. Our communication with the courts allows us to stay current on what court operations are running and what are still delayed. We still can electronically file time-sensitive motions, and we are in contact with the courts regarding rescheduling court dates that have been postponed.
