Scranton Personal Injury Lawyer
30-Plus Years Fighting for Injury Victims Across Northeast Pennsylvania
An accident can upend your life in an instant. Mounting medical bills, missed work, and pressure from insurance companies can arrive all at once. At Rogan Law, we help injured people hold negligent parties accountable and pursue the compensation they’re entitled to seek.
After a serious accident, you may feel overwhelmed by paperwork from insurers, medical providers, and opposing parties. Working with an experienced injury lawyer takes that burden off your plate, giving you a dedicated advocate while you focus on getting better. Compensation can’t undo what happened, but it can fund your medical recovery, replace lost income, and restore financial stability.
We serve clients throughout Lackawanna County, Luzerne County, Wilkes-Barre, Dunmore, Stroudsburg, and the surrounding areas of Northeast Pennsylvania.
Ready to talk with a Scranton personal injury attorney? Call Rogan Law at (570) 906-8532 or contact us online to schedule your free consultation.
Why Attorney Rogan?
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Thousands of Cases Handled
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Free & Confidential Consultations
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Over 30 Years of Legal Experience
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Available 24/7 for Your Case Needs
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Personalized Service Focused on Results
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Hablamos Español
Personal Injury Cases We Handle in Scranton
Our firm represents clients injured in a wide range of accidents, including:
Contact us for a free case evaluation. We’ll identify who may be responsible for your injuries and help determine what your case may be worth. Then we can pursue compensation for your injuries and losses if you choose to move forward with our firm.
What You Must Prove in a Pennsylvania Personal Injury Claim
Personal injury law in Pennsylvania focuses on seeking compensation for the injured party when their harm was caused by someone else’s negligence. To recover damages, we must establish four core elements, including who is liable:
- Duty: The defendant owed the plaintiff a legal duty of care (e.g., a driver must obey traffic laws; a property owner must maintain safe premises).
- Breach: The defendant failed that duty by acting carelessly, negligently, or wrongfully (e.g., driving while distracted, failing to clean up a spill).
- Causation: That breach was the direct and proximate cause of the accident and the resulting injuries.
- Damages: The plaintiff suffered quantifiable physical, financial, or emotional harm as a result.
We launch an immediate investigation to collect the evidence needed: police reports, witness statements, medical records, and expert analysis. This helps establish all four elements on your behalf.
How Pennsylvania’s Comparative Negligence Rule Affects Your Claim
Pennsylvania follows a modified comparative negligence standard under 42 Pa.C.S. § 7102. Under this rule, you can still recover damages as long as you’re less than 51% at fault for the accident, but your recovery is reduced proportionally by your share of fault. A plaintiff found 20% at fault on a $100,000 claim, for example, recovers $80,000.
Insurance adjusters often try to inflate the injured party’s share of fault to reduce or eliminate the payout. Having an attorney can help counter those tactics and help protect against an overstated percentage of fault during negotiations.
The Statute of Limitations for Personal Injury Claims
Pennsylvania generally gives you two years from the date of injury to file a personal injury lawsuit under 42 Pa.C.S. § 5524. Exceptions may apply for minors, cases involving government entities, and injuries with delayed discovery, but missing the deadline typically forfeits your right to seek compensation entirely.
Don’t wait. Consult with an attorney as soon as possible after an accident to protect your right to file. Our Scranton personal injury lawyers can help your claim move forward on time so no deadline catches you off guard.
Don’t wait until it’s too late – contact us online or call (570) 906-8532 today to schedule a free consultation.
A member of our team will be in touch shortly to confirm your contact details or address questions you may have.
Highly Recommended
Helping Clients for Over 30 Years
At Rogan Law, your satisfaction is our priority! See for yourself what our clients have to say about working with us.
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"I cannot recommend Patrick highly enough."I cannot recommend Patrick highly enough. From our very first consultation, he was professional, attentive, and genuinely invested in my case. He took the time to explain every step of the process, always responded quickly to my questions, and made sure I felt informed and confident throughout.
His knowledge of the law and strategic thinking made all the difference in achieving a favorable outcome.
If you’re looking for a lawyer who is not only skilled and experienced but also truly cares, Patrick Rogan is the one you want on your side. Five stars isn’t enough!- FM -
"Professional and calming."The experience of working with Attorney Rogan and his office was great. He was professional and calming while I faced this legal obstacle. I would and will be recommending him in the future to those who may be in need of his assistance.- Christopher
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"Put me at ease and handled everything."Went into this situation nervous about the case. Rogan Law put me at ease and handled everything. My case resulted in a favorable outcome. I cannot recommend this firm enough for those in the same situation. Do yourself a favor and call them!- R.M.
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"Pat Rogan is the best lawyer around."Pat Rogan is the best lawyer around. There is no doubt. What he says happens. He has got your back.- AK
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"You handled everything with professional expertise. We are indebted to you."You handled everything with professional expertise. We are indebted to you.- G.H.
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"You have went above and beyond what any lawyer would do for a client."You have helped me in so many ways I could never repay you!- E.V.
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"Thank you for your generosity."Thank you for your generosity.- M.D.
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"I can’t put into words how grateful I am for the outcome of my case. Thank you for all the extra help."Bad people and bad choices aren’t in my future. I’m blessed with this sentence.- J.P.
Types of Compensation Available in a Pennsylvania Personal Injury Case
Serious injuries affect more than your body. Permanent scarring, disfigurement, or the inability to perform daily tasks can alter your life in ways that compound over time. Emotional consequences, including depression, PTSD, and anxiety, are often made worse by the demands of an active insurance claim or lawsuit. Our job is to manage that legal process so you can concentrate on healing.
The financial compensation you’re entitled to pursue is called “damages.” Pennsylvania law allows us to seek two categories of damages on your behalf.
Economic Damages (Tangible Financial Losses)
These are specific, verifiable costs resulting from your injury:
- Medical Expenses: Compensation for all past, present, and reasonably anticipated future care, including hospital stays, surgeries, rehabilitation, physical therapy, and prescriptions.
- Lost Wages: Income lost during recovery, plus compensation for any reduction in future earning capacity due to permanent disability or impairment.
- Property Damage: Costs to repair or replace your vehicle or other personal property damaged in the incident.
Non-Economic Damages (Intangible Losses)
These damages address the emotional and physical consequences that are harder to put a number on:
- Pain and Suffering: Compensation for the physical pain, discomfort, and emotional distress you’ve endured.
- Loss of Enjoyment of Life: Damages for the inability to participate in hobbies, recreational activities, or everyday tasks because of your injuries.
- Scarring and Disfigurement: Compensation for permanent physical changes caused by the injury or necessary surgical procedures.
How We Handle Your Personal Injury Claim, Step by Step
A personal injury case moves through several critical phases. When you hire our firm, we take the lead on every one of them, protecting you from aggressive insurance adjusters and keeping your case on track with Pennsylvania’s legal deadlines.
- Immediate Investigation & Evidence Preservation: The moment you contact us, we get to work. We secure the accident scene, gather witness contact information, retrieve police reports, and issue legal notices to the at-fault party to preserve crucial evidence such as surveillance footage or vehicle data.
- Medical Documentation & Damages Assessment: We work with your treating physicians to fully document the severity of your injuries, your prognosis, and your future care needs. We also quantify every loss, including lost wages, reduced earning capacity, and pain and suffering, to establish the full value of your claim.
- Filing the Claim (The Demand Letter): We formalize your claim by sending a detailed demand letter to the defendant’s insurance company. The letter lays out the facts, establishes legal liability, and demands compensation, opening the negotiation phase.
- Negotiation & Lawsuit Filing: We negotiate aggressively for a fair settlement. If the insurer won’t offer just compensation, we file a formal civil lawsuit in the appropriate Pennsylvania court before the two-year statute of limitations expires.
- Discovery, Mediation, & Trial: Once a lawsuit is filed, we move into discovery, exchanging evidence with the defense. We pursue mediation to reach a resolution. If a fair settlement remains out of reach, we can take your case to trial and present it before a jury.
Why Clients Choose Rogan Law
Patrick M. Rogan brings over 30 years of legal experience to every personal injury case, representing clients throughout Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, Stroudsburg, and the surrounding areas of Northeast Pennsylvania. When you retain our firm, you work directly with him, not a case manager or rotating associate, from the first consultation through resolution.
Attorney Credentials & Recognition
Attorney Rogan is respected in both state and federal courts of Northeastern Pennsylvania. He has served as a section chair with the American Association for Justice (AAJ), a distinction determined by unanimous peer selection at a national AAJ convention. He also holds a Martindale-Hubbell peer-review rating recognizing his adherence to professional standards, ethics, reliability, and diligence.
Direct Representation & 24/7 Access
We handle all negotiations with the insurance company and the opposing party. If a fair settlement isn’t achievable, we’re prepared to take your case to civil court. We’re available around the clock because accidents and urgent questions don’t wait for business hours. No matter the direction your case takes, protecting your rights is the priority.
Contact Rogan Law by calling (570) 906-8532 today to get started with a skilled Scranton personal injury attorney.
Talk to a Scranton Personal Injury Attorney for Free
After an accident, you may be facing one of the hardest periods of your life. You don’t have to get through it alone. Rogan Law takes an aggressive approach to pursuing the best possible outcome for every client. Our accident lawyer can shoulder the legal process while you focus on recovery, with the confidence that your case is in capable hands. Whether your situation calls for insurance negotiations or a full trial, Rogan Law is available 24/7.
Contact Rogan Law for a free consultation with our Scranton personal injury attorney. Call now: (570) 906-8532
Frequently Asked Questions
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Do I have to deal with the insurance companies?Oftentimes, especially when faced with a case that appears straightforward and simple, it is tempting to think there is no need for an attorney at your side. However, the emotional and legal benefit of the right personal injury lawyer is without measure. When dealing in negotiations with insurance companies, your case can often be delayed, denied or settled for a value much less than what is desired. That's where we step in. Having a knowledgeable, experienced Scranton personal injury lawyer at your side is often enough to get the insurance companies to give you the respect you deserve. When you're respected and they understand we mean business, we can often secure a settlement outside of court. However, if that's not the case, then we are willing to take all necessary steps to get you the maximum compensation.
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What is medical malpractice?Medical malpractice refers to negligent conduct by medical professionals. A doctor, nurse, or other medical professional's failure to provide a standard, acceptable level of care may be grounds for a medical malpractice lawsuit, when this negligence results in injury to a patient. Medication errors, failure to diagnose, birth injuries and surgical injuries are all forms of medical malpractice.
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What is my injury case worth?The value of your case will vary depending on numerous factors. The extent of your injuries, the accident itself, medical costs and the long-term effects of your injuries will all affect what your case may be worth. To determine your chances of financial recovery, a skilled personal injury attorney will need to conduct a thorough evaluation and investigation of your case.
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I believe that I may have been at fault in the accident. Can I still file a claim?Even if you believe that you were partially responsible in the accident, it is still helpful to contact a lawyer regarding filing a claim. It may be discovered during an accident reconstruction that you were actually not at fault. It may also be possible to still recover compensation even if you were partially at fault. Either way, your Scranton personal injury lawyer can evaluate your case to determine what to do.
