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Filing a Personal Injury Claim in Pennsylvania in 2025: An Updated Guide Step 1: Seek Medical Attention. Step 2: Gather Evidence. Step 3: Document Your Damages. Step 4: Consult an Attorney. Step 5: File Your Claim. Step 6: Negotiate a Settlement. Step 7: File a Lawsuit (if necessary) ... Step 8: Prepare for Trial.
In order to successfully bring a negligence claim against the city of Philadelphia, you must put the city on proper written notice of your claim within six months of the date of loss. Further, you must either settle your claim or file a legal action within the two-year statute of limitations.
While the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and local governments enjoy some protection under a law known as sovereign immunity, you do have the right to sue the state, municipalities and government agencies, such as the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA), for injuries caused by their negligence.
Generally speaking, in Pennsylvania, there is a two-year statute of limitations that applies to any civil action in which an individual seeks to recover damages for personal injuries, or for the death of an individual, caused by the wrongful act or negligence of another person.
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Anyone wishing to sue a state governmental unit must provide written notice within six months of injury. The notice contains the identity and address of the victim; the location, date, and time of the injury; and the name and address of the potential plaintiff's doctor.