Injured in a Car Accident? We Take Over from Day One.

Types of Car Accidents We Handle

Our Pittsburgh car accident lawyers have extensive experience handling all types of motor vehicle accidents throughout Western Pennsylvania. When accidents happen due to someone else's negligence, the Del Sole Cavanaugh Stroyd, LLC team fights to hold responsible parties accountable.

Common auto accident cases:

• Rear-end collisions

• T-bone car crashes at intersections

• Head-on collisions

• Multi-vehicle accidents

• Hit-and-run accidents

• Drunk driving crashes

• Distracted driving accidents

• Uber/Lyft accidents

• Intersection accidents

• Highway accidents (I-376, I-279, Route 28) in Allegheny County

• Commercial vehicle accidents

Common Car Accident Injuries

Car accidents can result in traumatic brain injuries and other life-changing conditions requiring extensive medical attention. Even minor accidents can lead to serious injuries that impact accident victims for years. Our Pittsburgh injury lawyers understand the physical and financial toll these injuries take.

Injuries our personal injury lawyers help you recover compensation for:

• Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) that require ongoing medical care

• Spinal cord injuries that result in permanent disability

• Spinal cord injuries that result in permanent disability

• Whiplash that affects your ability to work

• Hit-and-run accidents

• Broken bones and fractures that require surgical procedures

• Internal injuries with extensive medical costs

• Soft tissue damage that causes chronic pain

• Psychological trauma/PTSD from the accident

• Permanent disability that leads to lost income

• Wrongful death

What to Do After a Car Accident

Taking the right steps after an auto accident can significantly impact your personal injury claim and ability to pursue compensation. We recommend these crucial actions to protect your rights.

• Immediate Steps

  • 1. Ensure safety: Move to a safe location.
    2. Call 911: Get police accident reports and seek medical attention immediately.
    3. Document everything: Take photos of property damage, gather witness information, and record accident details.
    4. Seek medical attention: Even without visible injuries, create medical records.
    5. Report to your insurance company: Complete a basic notification about the accident.
    6. Avoid recorded statements: Don't discuss fault or medical expenses.
    7. Contact experienced attorneys: Complete this step before accepting any insurance company settlement.

Where Car Accidents Commonly Happen in Pittsburgh

Car accidents can occur anywhere, but some areas in Pittsburgh see significantly higher crash rates due to heavy traffic, confusing layouts, or dangerous intersections. Our attorneys have handled serious injury cases across the city and know how location can affect accident investigations and legal outcomes.

High-risk accident zones in Pittsburgh include:

• Interstate 376 (Parkway East and West)

  • This fast-moving highway commonly sees frequent rear-end and multi-vehicle crashes due to congestion, merging traffic, and fast-moving vehicles.

• Interstate 279 (Parkway North)

  • Interstate 279 is known for aggressive lane changes and high-speed wrecks during rush hours.

• Route 28 and Route 51

  • These major arterial roads are hotspots for head-on collisions, T-bone crashes at intersections, and weather-related accidents.

• Downtown Pittsburgh and The Strip
  District

  • High pedestrian and rideshare traffic leads to a greater risk of crosswalk accidents, fender benders, and commercial vehicle collisions.

• Oakland (University and Hospital District)

  • Heavy student foot traffic and confusing intersections make this one of the city’s most accident-prone neighborhoods.

• Liberty Avenue and Penn Avenue Corridors

  • This is a frequent site of pedestrian-involved incidents and dooring crashes with cyclists.

• Tunnels and Bridges (Fort Pitt, Liberty, Squirrel Hill)

  • Sudden braking and merging inside tunnels or approaching bridge entrances can cause serious chain-reaction crashes.

Understanding Pennsylvania Car Accident Laws

Pennsylvania's unique insurance system can be confusing for accident victims. Our attorneys help you navigate these complex processes.

Choice No-Fault Insurance System

Pennsylvania operates under a hybrid insurance system where drivers choose between:

• Limited tort: Restricts compensation for pain and suffering unless injuries meet the serious injury threshold.

• Full tort: Allows full compensation for all damages.

Modified Comparative Fault

Under Pennsylvania law, you can recover damages if you're less than 51% at fault. Your compensation is reduced by your percentage of fault.

Statute of Limitations

You have two years from the accident date to file a personal injury lawsuit in Pennsylvania.

How Much Compensation Can You Recover After a Car Accident?*

Del Sole Cavanaugh Stroyd, LLC pursues both economic and non-economic damages to maximize your recovery. The table below shows what you can claim, what affects your claim’s value, and average settlement ranges in Western Pennsylvania.