Philadelphia Personal Injury Lawyers

The Law Offices of Joel J. Kofsky

1500 John F. Kennedy Boulevard
Suite 1050
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19102
USA

(215) 735-4800

(866) 261-7018

www.phillyinjurylawyer.com

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At The Law Offices of Joel J. Kofsky, you will find lawyers with a diverse array of expertise, including auto accident lawyers and slip and fall lawyers. Our experienced and dedicated team of attorneys has resulted in millions of dollars paid out to our clients, including numerous six figure settlements.

We have never once represented an insurance company. Our law firm is centered on helping individuals with personal injury claims and settlements.

At The Law Offices of Joel J. Kofsky, our focus is on personal injury claims, but our expertise is representing our clients. Our commitment and experience helps every client that comes through our doors receive the compensation they deserve.

Areas of Law

Areas of Law Description

Our practice areas include:

- Car Accidents

When you’re injured, the last thing you feel like doing is sorting through paperwork from the insurance companies or trying to figure out how your bills will get paid. By consulting with an experienced attorney, you receive professional assistance in handling all aspects of your claim. Let our twenty years of experience in working with insurance companies, the medical community, and the court system assist you in every aspect of your claim.

- Truck Accidents

Due to the size and nature of tractor trailer accidents, you may be dealing with a totaled car and serious injuries. If you’ve been involved in a truck accident, don’t waste time. Our office can help you get compensation for your damaged vehicle, get you access to the medical treatment you need to get better, make sure your medical bills are paid, and help you get the best compensation possible for your injuries and lost wages.

- Motorcycle Accidents

The high rate of speed and lack of protection afforded by most motorcycles can lead to catastrophic injuries and damages. Even when motorcyclists are abiding by all the rules of the road, they are still at risk that another driver will not see them, will not properly maneuver around them, or will drive inattentively and cause a collision. Accidents can lead to broken bones, spinal cord injuries, and even death. Even those bikers who are lucky enough to have a helmet on during a collision may still be coping with serious injuries.

- Taxi Accidents

As a passenger, a taxi accident is never your fault. Whether you were riding with a negligent or reckless taxi driver, or whether the accident was caused by another vehicle, you have the right to recover for your injuries. If you’ve been involved in a taxi accident, you may be wondering how to get the help you need. You may not have car insurance, in which case you have to set up your accident claim through the taxi company’s insurance. You may be worried about getting your bills paid and getting the compensation you deserve.

- Rental Car Accidents

When deciding to use a rental car and choosing your insurance option, you rarely anticipate an accident actually happening. In the aftermath of a rental car accident, you may not even recall which insurance option you chose. You may be confused about how your own car insurance comes into play in a rental car accident. The best thing you can do is hire an experienced attorney to sort out your personal injury claim and help you win your case. If you’ve been injured in a rental car accident, let us help you set up your claim and win your case.

- Limited Tort

Pennsylvania is one of three states that offer the option of limited tort. Many car owners like yourself do not fully understand the repercussions that go along with this decision. Limited tort injury victims lose the right to recover for pain and suffering for most injuries. Consulting with an experienced lawyer can help you determine whether your limited tort policy prevents you from making a claim or how to handle any claims you may make.

- Pedestrian Accidents

You may be one of many individuals who do not own their own vehicle and therefore have no car insurance. You may be wondering who will pay for your medical treatment. With the injuries caused by any pedestrian accident, you may find that hospital bills and medical bills are piling up. Insurance companies are not always direct with you about what kind of compensation you are entitled to or what your rights are in this situation.

- Hit and Run Accidents

When hit and run accidents happen, injury victims often feel helpless as they have difficulty identifying the responsible driver. You might be panicking, thinking that you have no options for compensation. You may be confused, wondering exactly how your own insurance can help you in this situation. While these cases are more difficult than other auto accidents, you still have rights, and you still have options. If you’ve been involved in a hit and run accident, the most important thing to do is speak to an experienced attorney who can help you sort out your options.

- Uninsured Motorist Accidents

The first step in making an Uninsured Motorist claim is to find out whether or not you have this option in your insurance policy. As Uninsured Motorist coverage is not required by law, many individuals unfortunately decide not to pay for this type of coverage. In situations where the other driver has failed to maintain adequate insurance, your best option is to make an Uninsured Motorist claim under your own insurance policy.

- ATV Accidents

As inherently dangerous vehicles, ATV accidents happen often and can lead to serious injuries. Due to their popularity amongst younger drivers, teenagers and children are frequently the ones injured in ATV accidents. ATVs are relatively new to the market and thus have Many ATVs, especially three-wheelers, have been recalled in recent years. Just because a particular model of ATV has not been recalled does not mean that it is safe. If you have been injured in an ATV accident caused by someone else’s negligence, you need an experienced lawyer immediately.

- Defective Automobiles or Motorcycles

Recalled automobiles and malfunctions in manufacturing have been all over the news recently. When an automobile malfunctions due to an error or unsafe design, this falls into the legal category of products liability. Malfunctions in design can happen in any part of an automobile from the airbags to the tires. They can result in serious bodily harm or even death. Drivers and passengers expect the cars and vehicles that they ride in to be built and made in a reliable, predictable way. When sudden dangerous flaws in car design and manufacturing cause unexpected accidents, effective legal representation is essential.

- SEPTA Accidents

The Law Offices of Joel J. Kofsky represent those who have been injured in SEPTA accidents throughout Southeastern Pennsylvania including the following counties: Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and of course Philadelphia. We have handled hundreds of SEPTA accidents and have over twenty years of experience. Let this experience work for you.

- Premises Liability

When a condition or activity on a property creates an unsafe environment and presents a risk that someone will be injured, premises liability arises. Several types of premises liability exist and give rise to personal injury claims. Premises liability cases may be based on slip and fall accidents, trip and fall accidents, construction site injuries, and inadequate security claims. These cases require an attorney to prove that a dangerous condition existed, that the person responsible for the premises knew of the dangerous condition, and that the victim was injured as a result the owner's failure to remedy the situation at hand.

- Workers' Compensation

When an employee is injured on the job, they may be able to seek compensation from their employer, by virtue of the Pennsylvania Workers Compensation Act. Injured workers are often unable to perform essential job functions because of work related accidents. Work related accidents are serious matters, and have severe consequences such as back injuries, brain damage, and even death. If you were involved in a work related accident we will fight for all of the benefits that you are entitled to. When you're injured at work, our experienced team of professionals will be there for you.

- Dog Bites

All pet owners have a responsibility to the public to make sure that their dogs are well behaved and trained. When a dog isn’t properly trained or supervised, the pet's owner is putting you at risk for injury. Dog bite injuries are serious matters, and often result in permanent damage. If you were bitten or attacked by another person’s dog, the owner should be held accountable for your injuries. When these injuries are the result of another person's negligence, our experienced team of lawyers and professionals will be there for you.

- Burn Injuries

The burns themselves can be extraordinarily painful and can lead to infection, other complications, disability and in some cases, death. When these injuries are the result of negligence, our experienced team of professionals will be there for you. Sometimes the party responsible for burns is not obvious and an investigation should be started as soon as possible. Similarly, any evidence should be preserved. Burns can be caused by a defective product, electricity, heat or a chemical reaction. Simply put, there are many causes and if you have been burned due to someone else's negligence please talk to us.

- Medical Malpractice

A person seeks medical attention for help and in the overwhelming majority of cases they receive that help that allows them to live life to the fullest. Unfortunately, sometimes there is a mistake. No doctor or nurse intended this, it was a tragic error. Consequently, this oversight, if it is caught, may lead to further complications and injury. You may need a lawyer to simply get to the bottom of this". So if you think you or your loved one's condition was due to a medical mistake, please allow our office to advise you of any legal options you may have.