Scranton Car Accident Lawyers

Proven Litigators in Lackawanna County & Northeastern PA

When a car accident leaves you injured, confused, and uncertain about your future, you need advocates who will guide you through every step of recovery and protect your rights. At Abrahamsen, Conaboy & Abrahamsen P.C., our Scranton car accident attorneys have devoted decades to representing individuals injured due to others' negligence.

We understand that such accidents disrupt your life in profound ways, physically, financially, and emotionally. 

Our approach is comprehensive. We: 

• Investigate the circumstances of your collision
• Gather evidence establishing fault
• Handle all communications with insurance companies
• Steer you away from situations that could jeopardize your claim
• Build a compelling case designed to secure maximum compensation for all you've suffered.

With over 80 years of combined experience, more than 24,000 cases handled, and millions of dollars recovered for clients, our Board Certified Civil Trial Advocates bring the expertise and proven track record necessary to achieve favorable outcomes even in complex, contested cases.

Call us at (570) 712-5545 or reach out online to book a complimentary in-office or virtual consultation with a Scranton car accident attorney. Hablamos español. You pay no upfront legal fees unless we win your case.

How Car Accidents Cause Serious Injuries

Car accidents can result in devastating injuries or even death. Many injuries are less obvious yet equally serious. Soft tissue damage, whiplash, concussions, and spinal injuries may not manifest immediately. Yet they can cause long-term pain, limit your ability to work, and significantly diminish your quality of life.

Any injury resulting from an auto accident is potentially serious and deserves proper medical evaluation and legal protection. Never assume your insurance company will handle everything in your best interests; they are focused on minimizing payouts, not maximizing your recovery.

Types of Car Accidents We Handle

Our car accident attorneys represent victims injured in all types of collisions throughout Northeastern Pennsylvania:

• Rear-end collisions - Often caused by distracted driving, following too closely, or failure to brake appropriately, resulting in whiplash, back injuries, and head trauma.
• Head-on collisions - Among the most dangerous accidents, typically involving wrong-way drivers, distracted driving, or drivers crossing center lines, causing catastrophic injuries or fatalities.
• T-bone/side-impact crashes - Occurring frequently at intersections when drivers run red lights or fail to yield, resulting in serious injuries to vehicle occupants on the impact side.
• Multi-vehicle pileups - Complex crashes involving three or more vehicles, often requiring extensive investigation to establish fault among multiple parties.
• Hit-and-runs - Cases where negligent drivers flee the scene, requiring investigation to identify responsible parties or pursuit of compensation through uninsured motorist coverage.
• Distracted driving - Crashes caused by texting, phone use, eating, or other distractions that take drivers' attention from the road.
• Drunk or impaired driving - Collisions involving intoxicated or drug-impaired drivers who create serious hazards.
• Weather-related accidents - Crashes occurring in adverse conditions where drivers fail to adjust speed or their driving behavior for road conditions.

Why Legal Representation Is Vital

Insurance companies are not your allies. Even your own insurer may dispute the extent of your injuries or argue that pre-existing conditions caused your symptoms. Without experienced legal counsel, you face significant disadvantages.

Insurance adjusters may pressure you for recorded statements designed to undermine your claim. They offer quick, inadequate settlements before you understand the full extent of your injuries. They often dispute the necessity of medical treatment and challenge your doctor's opinions with their own hired experts. They argue you share fault for the accident to reduce their liability under comparative negligence law.

Our firm levels the playing field. We know the tactics insurers employ and how to counter them. We help you receive comprehensive medical evaluations, engage experts who can document the full impact of your injuries, calculate damages that account for both current and future losses, and negotiate aggressively from a position of strength backed by our proven trial record.

You should seek our legal advice immediately. We draw on decades of experience representing auto accident victims to protect your rights as we build your case for maximum compensation.

Compensation Available in Car Accident Cases

Victims of car accidents may pursue compensation for all losses suffered, including: