Question 1

Where is Your Legal Warrior's office?

Accepted Answer

Our office is at 8000 West Chester Pike, Upper Darby, PA 19082, in Delaware County. It is a staffed office, not a mail drop, and it is where Warren I. Siegel, Esq. meets clients. If you are coming by transit, the 69th Street Transportation Center is the major SEPTA hub in Upper Darby. Call (267) 412-4601 before you come, and we will set a time that works for you.

Question 2

Who will handle my case?

Accepted Answer

Warren I. Siegel, Esq. He has been admitted to practice in Pennsylvania since 1992 (PA Attorney ID 65342) and is also admitted in New Jersey and Colorado. He earned his J.D. from Widener University School of Law. Warren has served as a court-appointed sole binding arbitrator, as a Discovery Master in medical malpractice matters for the Philadelphia court system and as a Settlement Master for the Court of Common Pleas, and he has argued before the Pennsylvania Superior Court.

Question 3

How much does a personal injury lawyer charge?

Accepted Answer

Your Legal Warrior works on a 100% contingency fee. You pay no attorney fee unless we recover money for you. The firm advances all case costs, such as medical records, filing fees and deposition transcripts, and those costs are repaid only from a recovery. If there is no recovery, you owe nothing, not for the fee and not for the costs. The terms are put in writing before any work starts.

Question 4

Is the first consultation really free?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The case review is free and confidential, whether you call (267) 412-4601 or send the online form. There is no charge to talk through what happened, what insurance may apply and what deadlines you face. Our phone line is answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Please keep the first message short. Warren will ask for details once there is no conflict.

Question 5

What areas do you serve?

Accepted Answer

We represent injured people throughout Delaware County, including Upper Darby, Drexel Hill, Clifton Heights, Aldan, Lansdowne, Yeadon, Havertown, Broomall, Darby, Collingdale, Sharon Hill and Springfield. We also represent people in West Philadelphia neighborhoods such as Overbrook, Cobbs Creek, Carroll Park, Kingsessing and Elmwood Park. If your injury happened elsewhere in Pennsylvania, call and ask whether we can help.

Question 6

Which court would my case be filed in?

Accepted Answer

It usually depends on where the injury happened and where the defendants are located. A crash on West Chester Pike in Upper Darby, or a fall at a store in Drexel Hill, is typically filed in the Delaware County Court of Common Pleas, which sits at the county courthouse in Media. An injury in West Philadelphia usually belongs in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas at City Hall. Many cases settle before trial, but where a case is filed still matters.

Question 7

What types of injury cases do you take?

Accepted Answer

We handle car, truck, motorcycle, pedestrian, bicycle and rideshare crashes, SEPTA bus and trolley injuries, slip and fall and other premises cases, dog bites, construction injuries, workers' compensation, medical malpractice including birth injuries, nursing home abuse and neglect, and wrongful death. Warren's own practice focuses on slip and fall, auto accident and medical malpractice claims. We do not take dental malpractice, product liability, mass tort or sexual abuse cases.

Question 8

Can I sue for pain and suffering in Pennsylvania?

Accepted Answer

Usually, yes. Pain and suffering is part of a Pennsylvania injury claim. The main exception involves car insurance: if you chose limited tort, you generally cannot recover pain-and-suffering damages from a crash unless the injury is serious, meaning death, serious impairment of a body function or permanent serious disfigurement. There are exceptions, such as when the at-fault driver is convicted of DUI or is driving a car registered in another state. Check your policy before you assume.

Question 9

How long do I have to file a personal injury claim in Pennsylvania?

Accepted Answer

Generally 2 years from the date of injury under 42 Pa.C.S. § 5524, but exceptions can make it shorter or longer. A claim against a government agency, including SEPTA or a township, usually requires written notice within 6 months. Claims for minors and some medical cases follow different rules. Do not guess. Call as soon as you can, because evidence such as store and traffic video can be erased within days.

Question 10

What should I not say to a personal injury lawyer?

Accepted Answer

With your own lawyer, nothing should be off limits. Tell Warren about prior injuries, earlier accidents, gaps in treatment and anything you think makes you look partly at fault. The insurance company will look for those facts anyway, and Warren can only prepare for what he knows. What you should avoid is giving a recorded statement to the other side's insurer, or posting about the accident on social media.

Question 11

What is the hardest injury to prove?

Accepted Answer

Injuries that do not show clearly on an X-ray or MRI tend to be the hardest, such as soft-tissue neck and back injuries, mild traumatic brain injury and chronic pain. Insurers question them because there is no single image to point to. Consistent treatment, detailed medical records, your own account and people who see how the injury affects your day all help prove it. Tell your doctor about every symptom.

Question 12

What proof do I need for emotional distress after an accident?

Accepted Answer

In an injury case, emotional harm such as anxiety, fear of driving, sleep problems or depression after a crash is generally part of the pain-and-suffering claim. The strongest proof is treatment: records from a doctor, counselor or therapist, plus testimony from you and people close to you about how you have changed. Claims for emotional distress without any physical injury are much narrower in Pennsylvania, so get advice on your facts.

Question 13

How much of a $25,000 settlement will I get?

Accepted Answer

Your share depends on three things: the contingency fee percentage in your written agreement, the case costs the firm advanced, and any liens, such as a health insurer or Medicare seeking repayment for bills it paid. Liens can often be negotiated down. Before you accept any settlement, you should receive a written statement showing every deduction and the exact amount you will take home. Ask for it in writing.

Question 14

How much of a $50,000 settlement will I get?

Accepted Answer

The same math applies at any amount: subtract the contingency fee set in your agreement, the case costs that were advanced, and any liens or medical balances that must be paid from the settlement. What is left is yours. Because liens and costs vary a great deal from case to case, no fixed percentage is right for everyone. Warren walks each client through the settlement statement line by line before anything is signed.

Question 15

Is it better to sue or settle?

Accepted Answer

It depends on the offer compared with what a jury in Delaware County or Philadelphia would likely do with the evidence, and on the time, cost and risk of trial. Many cases settle, sometimes only after a lawsuit is filed and the evidence is developed. Filing suit does not mean you will end up at trial. Warren will give you his honest assessment, but the decision to accept or reject a settlement is always yours.

Question 16

What should I do right after an accident in Upper Darby?

Accepted Answer

Get medical care first, even if you feel okay. Call police so a report is made; in Upper Darby, that is usually the Upper Darby Township Police. Photograph the scene, the vehicles and your injuries, and get names of witnesses. Report the claim to your own insurer, but do not give a recorded statement to the other driver's insurer. Then call (267) 412-4601 for a free case review.

Question 17

Do you handle SEPTA accident claims?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Upper Darby is home to the 69th Street Transportation Center, and injuries on SEPTA buses, trolleys and trains, or at stations, follow special rules. Written notice is usually required within 6 months, SEPTA's liability is limited to specific exceptions, and damages against SEPTA are capped at $250,000 per person. If you were hurt on or by a SEPTA vehicle, call right away so the notice deadline is not missed.

Question 18

What if I was partly at fault for the accident?

Accepted Answer

You may still recover. Pennsylvania follows modified comparative negligence under 42 Pa.C.S. § 7102. Your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault, and it is barred only if your share of fault is greater than the combined fault of the people you are suing. Insurers often overstate an injured person's share of blame, so do not accept their version without talking to a lawyer.

Rule	What it means for you
Filing deadline, 42 Pa.C.S. § 5524	Most injury lawsuits must be filed within two years. Some deadlines are much shorter, such as the six-month notice for claims against SEPTA or a township. Talk to a lawyer before assuming you have time.
Comparative fault, 42 Pa.C.S. § 7102	You can recover even if you were partly at fault, as long as your share is not greater than the other side's. Your award is reduced by your share.
Limited tort vs full tort, 75 Pa.C.S. § 1705	Your own car insurance choice can limit pain-and-suffering claims after a crash, with important exceptions.
First-party benefits, 75 Pa.C.S. § 1711	Your own auto policy pays the first medical bills after a crash, no matter who was at fault.
Uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage	When the at-fault driver has little or no insurance, your own UM/UIM coverage can pay.
Medical malpractice (MCARE Act)	Malpractice claims need a certificate of merit from a qualified medical professional and follow their own filing rules.

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