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Philadelphia personal injury lawyers
Injured in Philadelphia? You deserve a lawyer you can trust.
An accident can leave you facing pain, medical bills, missed work, and an insurance company that does not have your recovery at heart. TrustTED Law connects you with Ted Kaplun and the KaplunMarx team for experienced, personal injury representation close to home.
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Work with a team that knows the city, the surrounding communities, and the local medical and legal landscape.
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Your questions matter. You deserve clear updates and guidance from the lawyer responsible for your case.
Focused on accident and injury cases
From everyday crashes to life-changing injuries, the legal strategy stays centered on protecting injured people.
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Car, truck, rideshare, pedestrian, and slip-and-fall injuries
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Pay no legal fee unless compensation is recovered
Compassionate counsel. Confident advocacy.
Your recovery is personal. Your legal care should be, too.
After a serious injury, even ordinary tasks can feel overwhelming. You may be juggling doctor visits, pain, transportation problems, time away from work, and calls from insurance adjusters. You should not have to carry the legal burden by yourself.
Through TrustTED Law, you can connect with a Philadelphia injury team that listens first, explains your choices in plain English, and takes action to protect your future.
Start with answers
We listen to your story.
Your first conversation is about what happened, how the injury has affected your life, and what questions are weighing on you. There is no cost to learn whether legal help may be available.
Move forward with a plan
We prepare with purpose.
A strong claim starts with careful investigation, complete medical documentation, and an honest understanding of your current and future losses.
Experience that matters
A record built one client at a time.
Results matter, but so does the way you are treated along the way. KaplunMarx combines determined advocacy with responsive, personal service for injured clients and their families.
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Every case is different, and past results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Review additional KaplunMarx case results.
Meet attorney Ted Kaplun
A Philadelphia injury lawyer who treats clients like people, not case numbers.
Ted Kaplun is a founding partner of KaplunMarx and has devoted more than a decade of his career to personal injury law. A graduate of Temple University Beasley School of Law and its trial advocacy program, Ted represents injured clients in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
His approach is both personal and prepared: understand what the client is going through, communicate clearly, and build the strongest case the evidence supports.
PA & NJ Licensed
Personal Injury Focused
40+ Years Combined Firm Experience
Personal injury practice areas
Legal help for injuries that change everyday life.
No two injuries affect people in exactly the same way. KaplunMarx represents clients across a broad range of accident, negligence, workplace, and wrongful death matters in Philadelphia.
Philadelphia Car Accident Lawyers
Car accidents in Philadelphia can happen anywhere, from I-95 and the Schuylkill Expressway to Roosevelt Boulevard, Broad Street, City Avenue, and neighborhood intersections throughout South Philadelphia, Center City, Northeast Philadelphia, West Philly, and the surrounding suburbs. If another driver caused your crash, you may be dealing with vehicle damage, missed work, medical treatment, insurance calls, and uncertainty about what your case is worth. TrustTED Injury Attorney helps connect injured crash victims with a legal team that understands Philadelphia car accident claims and how to pursue compensation from the responsible parties.
Philadelphia Truck Accident Lawyers
Truck accidents in Philadelphia often involve more than just the truck driver. Depending on the facts, a claim may involve a trucking company, delivery company, maintenance provider, cargo company, or corporate insurance carrier. Serious crashes involving tractor-trailers, box trucks, construction vehicles, delivery vans, and commercial fleets can occur on I-95, I-76, Route 1, the Vine Street Expressway, and busy city corridors. These cases require quick investigation because important evidence, including driver logs, maintenance records, dash camera footage, and company safety records, can disappear if it is not preserved.
Philadelphia Pedestrian Accident Lawyers
Philadelphia is a walking city, but pedestrians are often placed at risk by speeding drivers, distracted motorists, rideshare vehicles, delivery drivers, and dangerous intersections. Pedestrian accidents can happen near schools, hospitals, SEPTA stops, crosswalks, parking lots, stadium areas, universities, and busy commercial corridors throughout the city. Because pedestrians have little protection when struck by a vehicle, these cases often involve serious injuries such as fractures, head trauma, back injuries, and long recovery periods. If you were hit while walking in Philadelphia, it is important to get medical care, document what happened, and speak with a lawyer before dealing with the insurance company alone.
Philadelphia Motorcycle Accident Lawyers
Motorcycle riders in Philadelphia face unique risks from drivers who fail to check blind spots, make unsafe left turns, open car doors into traffic, or crowd riders on narrow city streets. A motorcycle crash on I-95, Kelly Drive, Roosevelt Boulevard, Delaware Avenue, or a neighborhood road can leave a rider with severe injuries and a long road to recovery. Insurance companies sometimes try to blame riders unfairly, even when another driver caused the collision. A Philadelphia motorcycle accident lawyer can help investigate the crash, challenge unfair blame, and pursue compensation for medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering, and long-term harm.
Philadelphia Rideshare and Transit Accident Lawyers
Rideshare and transit-related accidents are common in a city like Philadelphia, where residents and visitors rely on Uber, Lyft, taxis, buses, trains, and other transportation every day. These cases can be complicated because different insurance rules may apply depending on whether the driver was logged into an app, transporting a passenger, waiting for a ride request, operating a commercial vehicle, or working for another company. Whether you were injured as a passenger, pedestrian, cyclist, driver, or rideshare user, it is important to identify every potential insurance policy and responsible party before accepting a settlement.
Philadelphia Slip and Fall Lawyers
Slip and fall accidents in Philadelphia can happen at apartment buildings, grocery stores, restaurants, bars, hotels, parking lots, sidewalks, shopping centers, office buildings, and public-facing businesses. These cases often involve hazards such as wet floors, broken steps, poor lighting, icy walkways, uneven pavement, loose mats, defective handrails, or ignored maintenance problems. Property owners and businesses have a responsibility to take reasonable steps to keep their premises safe. If you were injured because a dangerous condition was not fixed or properly warned about, you may have a premises liability claim.
Philadelphia Wrongful Death Lawyers
When a preventable accident takes someone’s life, the family is left with grief, unanswered questions, and immediate financial concerns. Fatal injury cases in Philadelphia may involve car crashes, truck accidents, pedestrian accidents, workplace incidents, unsafe properties, medical negligence, or other acts of carelessness. A wrongful death claim cannot undo the loss, but it can help surviving family members pursue accountability and compensation for funeral costs, lost financial support, lost services, and the human impact of losing a loved one. These cases should be handled with urgency, care, and respect from the very beginning.
What happens next
What To Do After an Accident in Philadelphia
An accident in Philadelphia can leave you dealing with medical treatment, vehicle damage, police reports, insurance calls, and missed work all at once. The steps you take in the hours and days after the accident can help protect your health and preserve important evidence for your claim.
Get medical help right away
Your health comes first. If you are seriously injured, call 911 or ask someone nearby to call for emergency help. Some injuries are obvious right away, but others can take hours or days to fully appear. Head injuries, back injuries, neck injuries, internal injuries, soft tissue damage, and concussions may not feel severe at the scene. Getting medical care creates a record of your injuries and helps connect your condition to the accident.
Report the accident
If you were involved in a vehicle crash, make sure the crash is reported. If you were hurt on someone else’s property, report the incident to the property owner, manager, landlord, store employee, security office, or business representative. Ask for a copy of any incident report if one is created. If you cannot get a copy immediately, write down the name and contact information of the person who took the report.
Take photos and videos
If you can do so safely, take photos and videos of the accident scene. For a vehicle crash, this may include vehicle damage, license plates, the road, traffic signals, skid marks, debris, weather conditions, nearby businesses, and visible injuries. For a fall or premises accident, take photos of the hazard that caused you to fall, such as a wet floor, broken step, icy walkway, uneven pavement, poor lighting, or missing warning sign. Conditions can change quickly, so early documentation matters.
Get witness information
Witnesses can be very important in a Philadelphia injury case. Ask for names, phone numbers, and email addresses from anyone who saw what happened. This may include other drivers, passengers, pedestrians, store employees, nearby residents, security guards, or bystanders. Do not assume the police, business, or property owner will collect every helpful witness.
Do not give the insurance company more than necessary
After an accident, you may receive calls from insurance adjusters. They may sound friendly, but their job is to protect the insurance company’s financial interests. You should avoid giving a recorded statement, guessing about your injuries, accepting blame, or signing documents before speaking with a lawyer. Even simple comments can be used later to minimize your claim.
Keep every document related to the accident
Save medical records, discharge papers, prescriptions, imaging results, repair estimates, towing receipts, rental car records, photos, insurance letters, emails, missed work notes, and any bills related to the accident. These documents can help show the full impact of the accident on your health, finances, and daily life.
Contact a Philadelphia injury lawyer before accepting a settlement
Insurance companies sometimes offer quick settlements before the injured person knows the full extent of their injuries. Once you sign a release, you may lose the right to seek more compensation later. Before accepting any offer, it is wise to speak with a lawyer who can review the facts, identify available insurance coverage, and explain what your claim may be worth.
Resources
Helpful Philadelphia Resources After an Accident
After an accident in Philadelphia, you may need more than legal advice. You may need a crash report, medical care, vehicle information, towing details, court information, or help finding the right city office. The resources below are provided for convenience and general information. They are not endorsements of any specific provider, and you should call ahead or visit the official website to confirm hours, eligibility, fees, and availability.
Crash Reports and Public Safety Records
If your accident was reported in Philadelphia, you may be able to request a copy of a crash report or other public safety record through the City of Philadelphia. These records may include crash reports, police reports, fire reports, and EMS reports. Some reports may be restricted depending on the type of record and who is requesting it.
Philadelphia Police Districts
If you need to identify the police district connected to your accident, the Philadelphia Police Department provides a district finder and district contact information. For emergencies, call 911. For non-emergency city services, Philadelphia residents may also use 311.
Philadelphia Courts
Many civil injury lawsuits involving Philadelphia accidents may proceed through the Philadelphia County court system. The First Judicial District of Pennsylvania includes the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas and Philadelphia Municipal Court. Most injury victims do not need to contact the court before speaking with a lawyer, but court resources can be helpful if you are trying to understand where a case may be filed or how local civil dockets work.
Towed or Impounded Vehicles
If your vehicle was towed, booted, or impounded after an accident or parking-related issue, the Philadelphia Parking Authority provides information about booted and towed vehicles, impound lots, fees, and vehicle recovery. You should confirm current requirements directly with the PPA before going to retrieve a vehicle.
Emergency Rooms and Hospitals
If you were injured in an accident, seek medical care immediately. Philadelphia has multiple hospitals and emergency departments that treat accident victims. The City of Philadelphia also maintains information about patient-receiving hospitals and emergency medical resources. For life-threatening symptoms, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.
Auto Repair and Collision Shops
If your vehicle was damaged, you may need repair estimates, photos, storage information, or documentation for an insurance claim. You can usually choose your own repair facility, but you should check your insurance policy, claim instructions, and any lender or lease requirements. Keep copies of all estimates, invoices, photos, and communications with the insurance company.
Rental Cars and Transportation
If your car is not drivable after an accident, you may need a rental vehicle or alternate transportation. Rental coverage depends on the available insurance policies and the facts of the crash. Before paying out of pocket, ask the insurance company whether rental coverage is available and keep every receipt related to transportation costs.
Urgent Care Centers
Urgent care may be appropriate for non-life-threatening injuries when you still need prompt medical attention. Accident victims should not delay treatment, especially if they have pain, swelling, dizziness, limited movement, numbness, headaches, or worsening symptoms. If your symptoms are severe or involve possible head, spine, chest, or internal injuries, emergency care may be more appropriate than urgent care.
Frequently asked questions
Philadelphia personal injury questions, answered.
Every situation is different, but these answers can help you understand the basics before your free consultation.
What should I do first after an accident in Philadelphia?
Your first priority is safety and medical care. Call 911 if anyone is injured or if the accident creates a dangerous situation. After that, report the accident, take photos if you can do so safely, get witness information, seek medical treatment, and avoid giving detailed statements to insurance companies before speaking with a lawyer.
Do I need a lawyer after a Philadelphia car accident?
You may not need a lawyer for a minor property-damage-only crash, but you should speak with a lawyer if you were injured, missed work, need ongoing treatment, were hit by a commercial vehicle, were partly blamed, or are being pressured by an insurance company. A lawyer can help protect your claim and deal with the insurer for you.
What if I was hit on I-95, I-76, Roosevelt Boulevard, or Broad Street?
Crashes on major Philadelphia roads often involve serious injuries, multiple vehicles, commercial drivers, complicated police reports, and insurance disputes. You should get medical care, document the crash, request the report when available, and speak with a lawyer before accepting a settlement.
Where are Philadelphia personal injury lawsuits filed?
Many Philadelphia personal injury lawsuits are filed in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas, depending on the type and value of the case. Some smaller civil matters may involve Philadelphia Municipal Court. Your lawyer can determine the proper court based on the facts of your case.
What if the accident happened in Philadelphia but I live outside the city?
You may still have a Philadelphia injury claim if the accident happened in Philadelphia, even if you live elsewhere. Many people are injured in Philadelphia while commuting, visiting family, attending school, working, shopping, using rideshare services, or traveling through the city.
What compensation can I recover after a Philadelphia accident?
Depending on your case, compensation may include medical bills, future medical care, lost wages, loss of earning capacity, pain and suffering, property damage, out-of-pocket expenses, and other damages. The value of your case depends on the severity of your injuries, liability, insurance coverage, medical evidence, and the long-term impact of the accident.
Does TrustTED Injury Attorney replace KaplunMarx?
No. TrustTED Injury Attorney is a Philadelphia-focused injury information and intake page designed to help accident victims connect with Ted Kaplun and the KaplunMarx Accident & Injury Lawyers team. Legal services are provided through KaplunMarx. The goal is to make it easier for injured people in Philadelphia and the surrounding area to understand their options and request a free case review.
Can I still recover compensation if I was partly at fault?
Possibly. Pennsylvania uses a comparative negligence system, which means your compensation may be reduced by your percentage of fault. If you are found more at fault than the other party, you may be barred from recovering compensation. Because fault disputes can seriously affect your case, you should avoid admitting blame before the facts are fully investigated.
What if I was injured as a pedestrian in Philadelphia?
Pedestrian accident cases can involve drivers, rideshare vehicles, delivery vehicles, businesses, government entities, or other parties depending on what happened. If you were hit while walking, you should get medical care, report the accident, preserve photos and witness information, and speak with a lawyer about your options.
What if I was injured in an Uber or Lyft accident?
Rideshare accident claims can be complicated because different insurance coverage may apply depending on whether the driver was offline, logged into the app, waiting for a ride, picking up a passenger, or actively transporting someone. A lawyer can help determine which policies may apply and whether you have a claim against the driver, rideshare insurer, or another at-fault party.
How long do I have to file a personal injury lawsuit in Pennsylvania?
In many Pennsylvania personal injury cases, the statute of limitations is two years from the date of injury. However, deadlines can vary depending on the facts, the type of claim, the injured person’s age, and whether a government entity may be involved. You should speak with a lawyer as soon as possible so important deadlines are not missed.
Should I talk to the insurance adjuster?
You can report basic information, but you should be careful about recorded statements, broad medical authorizations, settlement discussions, or questions about fault and injuries. Insurance adjusters may use your words against you later. If you are injured, it is usually better to speak with a lawyer first.
What if a family member died in a Philadelphia accident?
If a loved one died because of someone else’s negligence, certain family members may have the right to bring a wrongful death or survival claim. These cases can involve funeral expenses, lost income, loss of support, and the harm caused by the death. Because fatal accident claims are sensitive and time-sensitive, families should speak with a lawyer as soon as possible.
What happens next
A clear path forward, one step at a time.
You do not need to know the legal language or have every document ready before you call. Start with what you know. The legal team can help you understand the next step.
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Share the basic facts of the accident, your injuries, and the concerns you have right now.
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An attorney can review the circumstances, identify important issues, and explain whether you may have a claim.
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If the firm accepts your case, the team can investigate, gather records, communicate with insurers, and document your losses.
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You receive updates and practical guidance while your attorney works toward a fair resolution through negotiation or litigation.
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TrustTED Injury Attorney helps connect injured people in Philadelphia and the surrounding region with Ted Kaplun and the KaplunMarx Accident & Injury Lawyers team. The firm serves clients throughout Philadelphia, Bucks County, Montgomery County, Delaware County, Chester County, and nearby South Jersey communities.
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