Fatal Car Accident Lawyers in Scranton, PA
With over 251,708 miles of travelable roads across Pennsylvania, our state unfortunately has far more than its share of fatal vehicle accidents. Northeastern, Central Pennsylvania and the Pocono Mountains region sit at the crossroads of some of the busiest highway systems in the United States (Interstate 81, 80, 84, 380, and the 476 Pennsylvania Turnpike).
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NTSA), 1,229 people died in vehicle crashes in Pennsylvania last year, up 4.2% over the 1,179 deaths recorded in 2022. These numbers are startling considering the NTSA showed traffic deaths nationally declining 3.6% in 2023 over 2022.
These crashes devastate families and sadly change them forever. No one can bring back a lost loved one, but Lenahan & Dempsey can seek compensation from the responsible parties to cover medical bills, burial costs, loss of financial support, lost wages, pain and suffering, and the loss of companionship, society and comfort and emotional and psychological loss to family members as a result of the loss of your loved one.
Causes of Fatal Car Accidents
A long list of factors can cause or lead to fatal car accidents. A partial listing would include, drunk or impaired driving, speeding, reckless driving, driving too fast for road conditions, poorly designed/constructed roadways, aggressive driving, failing to obey traffic laws, and many more.
What You Need To Do Right Away
If you have lost a loved one to a fatal car accident, call us right away. These cases can be complicated, and the sooner we can investigate the accident, interview witnesses and start to build your case increases our ability to get you the best possible recovery.
Lenahan & Dempsey Are Fatal Vehicle Accident Attorneys
Fatal vehicle accident cases are often highly complicated. That’s why residents from across Pennsylvania and even law firms with particularly difficult cases, have turned to Lenahan & Dempsey following a fatal car, truck or motorcycle accident.
Our success in winning Hundreds and Hundreds of Millions for our clients has led to Judges and our peers voting us for inclusion in The Best Law Firms in America, and we are listed as a Tier 1 law firm (the highest possible rating). Eight of our lawyers are listed in Best Lawyers in America and eight are listed as Pennsylvania Super Lawyers. Three, including Firm President John Lenahan, Jr., Managing Partner Timothy Lenahan, and Attorney Matthew Dempsey are listed in The Top 100 Lawyers in Pennsylvania (out of over 48,000 Pennsylvania lawyers).
Timothy Lenahan is also Best Lawyers in America’s Top Insurance Lawyer for his representation of the injured fighting against large insurers for the region of Northeastern/Central Pennsylvania and the Pocono Mountains. He has previously been named Best Lawyers Top Personal Injury Lawyer for that region for his work fighting for the rights of injured people.
We have the credentials and resources to help you get the compensation your family deserves after a fatal vehicle accident. We also maintain a national network of experts we can call upon to help us prove your case.
We are available 24/7 at 1.888.536.2328. Call us for a free, no-obligation case evaluation. There are no fees until you get the money you deserve.
Key Factors in Bringing A Fatal Vehicle Accident Case
In Pennsylvania, several factors come into play when we are fighting for your rights following the loss of a loved one in a fatal crash, including but not limited to:
- Liability: Determining liability in a fatal accident is crucial for establishing the responsible party or parties. This often involves investigating the circumstances of the accident, gathering evidence, and proving negligence on the part of the defendant.
- Damages: Damages in wrongful death and survival cases may include economic losses such as funeral and medical expenses, lost wages/earning capacity, and loss of financial support, as well as non-economic damages such as pain and suffering, loss of companionship, society and comfort, and the emotional and psychological loss to family members due to the loss of their loved one.
- Statute of Limitations: In Pennsylvania, as a general rule, a lawsuit for a personal injury case as a result of a motor vehicle crash must be filed within two years from the date the crash. Suppose your loved one has been the victim of a fatal car, truck or motorcycle accident. In that case, it is important to contact our office immediately so that we can conduct a timely investigation into the facts and circumstances of your case, including interviewing witnesses and making sure critical evidence is preserved, and so that you do not lose your right to sue based upon time limits.
Call Us Today
At Lenahan & Dempsey we help families of fatal vehicle accidents across all of Northeastern/Central Pennsylvania, the Pocono Mountains, and beyond.
We are uniquely qualified to help you and your family. We have won Hundreds and Hundreds of Millions for our clients and our success has us listed in the Best Law Firms in America.
We have the in-house resources and a national network of professionals we can call upon to help you get all that you and your family deserve following a fatal car or truck crash.
We’re available 24/7 at 1.888.536.2328. Call us today for a free, no-obligation case evaluation.
What Can You Expect When Working With Lenahan & Dempsey
We have recovered Hundreds and Hundreds of Millions for our clients across almost all fields of Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Insurance Bad Faith, and Workers’ Compensation law.
We fully understand the physical, emotional, and financial toll a case can take on victims and their families. Our highly dedicated team of lawyers and paralegals can point to a history of success supporting our clients and winning the money they need to rebuild their lives.
