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Justice for Your Injury,
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Philadelphia Personal Injury Lawyer

If you have suffered serious injuries in an accident caused by someone else’s negligence, recklessness, or personal maliciousness, you may be able to seek financial recovery for your medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering, and other expenses with the help of Philadelphia personal injury attorneys.

The legal team of Lassiter & Associates has extensive experience providing compassionate legal services to injured victims and their families. We handle personal injury lawsuits throughout the entire insurance claims process. We are a smaller personal injury law firm, which allows us to provide our clients with more dedicated and personal legal representation after an injury occurs due to another person’s negligent actions or inaction.

Whether you’ve suffered workplace injuries, a serious injury in an auto accident, or have been injured in one of many other potential unfortunate circumstances, we would be proud to help you pursue justice and financial compensation. With the help of skilled legal representation provided by our law firm, we can help you maximize your financial settlement and streamline the claims process while you recover from your injuries. To learn more about the benefits of working with legal professionals, please contact our Philadelphia office to schedule your free initial consultation today.

How may we help you?

Slip & Fall

Slips, trips, and falls are common premises liability cases wherein property owners and managers may be held accountable for your injuries.

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Car Accidents

Motor vehicle accidents are among Philadelphia’s most common causes of personal injuries. Contact our law firm for legal assistance.

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Wrongful Death

If you’ve lost a loved one in an accident, you may be able to recover compensation on their behalf by filing a wrongful death lawsuit.

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Motorcycle Accidents

Motorcyclists are prone to more severe injuries than other motorists. We can help represent your rights.

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Medical Malpractice

If a doctor, surgeon, or other medical professional fails in their duty of care to you as a patient, we can help you seek justice and financial recovery.

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Do You Have a Valid Personal Injury Claim?

Many personal injury victims wonder if their situation rises to the level of filing a personal injury lawsuit. When you contact our Pennsylvania law firm, we will assess your injuries, the potential liability of at-fault parties, and the unique circumstances of your case.

There are four basic elements that must be established in every personal injury case. Firstly, the defendant must have owed you a certain duty of care. For example, in car accident cases, all motorists on the road owe other drivers a duty to operate their motor vehicles safely and follow traffic laws.

Next, you and your Philadelphia personal injury attorney must establish that the responsible party’s actions were careless, negligent, reckless, or malicious in nature.

After carelessness or negligence has been established and you or your loved ones have suffered injuries, we must establish a direct line drawn between negligence and the resulting personal injury.

Lastly, we evaluate your damages. Damages include lost wages, medical expenses, pain and suffering, and more. If there were no losses suffered by the victim or the victim’s family, you may not have the makings of a successful personal injury claim.

Millions won for our clients

$300K

Automobile Accident settlement

$465K

Automobile Accident settlement

$175K

Limited Tort Automobile Accident settlement

$350K

Slip and Fall settlement

$1.435M

Bad Faith Insurance Settlement

Client Success Stories

I have been a client and family member of Duane Lassiter since 2006 or 2007 Tony Horn and all the associates throughout the years AND most of all Duane Lassiter himself are AMAZINGLY AMAZING human beings

– Priscilla G.

Mr. Lassiter walked me through how he would handle my case. He educated me on a bunch of things I did not know about my insurance policy and policies and policies in general and was patient with me

– Aubrey.

I was represented by Lassiter & Associates on an accident that I was involved in, and they were extremely attentive and kept me in the loop at every step of the process. This association resulted in a settlement that I was very pleased with and would unequivocally

– Donovan C.

Lassiter & Associates is a team of professionals who are honest, and their goal is to deliver the best results for their clients. If you are looking for legal advice or council look no further than Lassiter & Associates who provide a five-star service and top-notch results.

– Brockington B.

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What Should You Do to Protect Your Personal Injury Case?

Immediately following an accident caused by someone else’s negligence, you must seek a professional medical evaluation, preserve evidence related to the accident, and report the accident to local law enforcement.

If possible, take photos and videos of the location, the conditions, debris, and resulting damage while still at the accident scene. If there were any witnesses to the accident, attempt to get their contact information and record their eyewitness statements.

Attempt to refrain from making apologies or other statements to anyone involved in a personal injury accident. Anything you say could be misconstrued and potentially harm your case.

If you have not done so already, now is the time to contact an experienced personal injury lawyer to discuss your case in more detail. Contact our law firm to schedule your free case review today.

3x Recipient of the Philly Super Lawyers Rising Star Award

Meet Our Attorney

Duane Lassiter

managing partner

For over 20 years, Duane Lassiter has been providing sound legal counsel to clients who need a skilled and knowledgeable advocate fighting for them. As Managing Partner, Duane sets the strategy for the firm, while also lending his litigation and negotiation expertise to support client cases.

Can You Recover Financial Compensation from Negligent Parties?

With a successful personal injury lawsuit, financial compensation can be recovered from the at-fault parties. Those who retain professional legal representation stand to recover more in terms of maximum compensation than those who elect to represent themselves.

Your financial settlement may be provided to you or your representatives and will include economic and non-economic damages.

Depending on the severity of your accident and resulting injuries, you may recover the following damages:

Hospital and medical treatment-related expenses
Bills for future medical care and prescription medication
Lost wages and lost future income earning capacity
Diminished enjoyment of life
Loss of consortium or companionship
Pain and suffering
Wrongful death

In extreme cases, it may also be possible to recover punitive damages from the at-fault party if a judge deems it necessary to further punish the defendant for their wanton misconduct.

When seeking justice and financial recovery, it is highly recommended that you work with experienced personal injury attorneys for your legal counsel. Please contact our law firm to schedule your free case evaluation today.

Why Choose Us?

EXPERIENCE MATTERS

If you or a loved one has been hurt in an accident caused by another person’s reckless actions or inaction, contact Lassiter & Associates to discuss your case in more detail. We have years of experience representing clients in various personal injury cases and would be proud to represent your legal rights in the pursuit of compensation.

ACCESSIBLE WHEN YOU NEED IT

Though we are a smaller law firm, this allows us to be more accessible to our clients and more communicative in educating them about the legal process. We provide a personal approach while still obtaining the same results that larger firms might.

NO SURPRISES

We believe in keeping our clients informed and educated about their legal issues, so there are no twists and turns in the process that leave them surprised or unaware. Our legal services are compassionate and helpful, but we aggressively pursue your rights.

AWARD-WINNING SERVICE

Attorney Duane Lassiter is a results-driven legal professional and a three-time recipient of the Philly Super Lawyers Rising Star Award. He graduated from Morehouse College and received his law degree from the New York University School of Law. The attorney and founder of this firm has over 20 years of legal experience providing guidance to clients who need a strong advocate.

FREE CONSULTATIONS

At Lassiter & Associates, we offer free consultations to prospective new clients interested in retaining our legal services. The consultation comes with zero-obligation to retain our legal counsel.

YOU FIRST – ALWAYS

Our Philadelphia law firm is proud of the work it does in the community, helping injured clients and their families seek justice and financial compensation following accidents that were caused through no fault of their own. To learn more about the legal services we provide our clients, please contact us to schedule your free, no-obligation case review today. You can reach us at 267-682-8918.

EXPERIENCE MATTERS

ACCESSIBLE WHEN YOU NEED IT

NO SURPRISES

AWARD-WINNING SERVICE

FREE CONSULTATIONS

At Lassiter & Associates, we offer free consultations to prospective new clients interested in retaining our legal services. The consultation comes with zero-obligation to retain our legal counsel.

YOU FIRST – ALWAYS

What Are the Benefits of Hiring Philadelphia Personal Injury Lawyers?

The law does not require you to retain professional legal counsel for a personal injury case. However, the legal fees spent hiring a Philadelphia personal injury attorney are far outweighed by the benefits of legal representation.

It is often too much to ask of any injury victim to go through the legal process of a personal injury claim while still recovering from their serious injuries. As your legal representation, a lawyer from our firm will do everything within their power to lift the burden off your shoulders and simplify legal matters throughout the process.

As your attorney, Duane Lassiter will thoroughly investigate all aspects of your personal injury accident, including reviewing police reports and accident reports, examining photo and video evidence, talking to eyewitnesses, visiting the accident scene, and working with an expert accident reconstructionist.

The attorney will build a compelling case that establishes liability against the at-fault party or parties, carefully calculate adequate compensation for your injuries and other losses, and send a demand to the appropriate insurance companies.

We will negotiate from a position of strength to try to recover the settlement you deserve. If necessary, we will also take your case to trial.

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Every day in Philadelphia, people are injured on property that someone else owns, leases, or controls. A slippery floor at a Center City store, a broken stair rail at a Kensington rental unit, an unlit parking lot in South Philly — these situations can cause serious, life-altering harm. When that happens, the law may hold the land possessor or property owner responsible. Premises liability is the area of Pennsylvania law that gives injured people the right to seek compensation when a land possessor’s negligence caused their injuries. Understanding how it works can make the difference between recovering what we are…

What Is Premises Liability in Philadelphia? A Complete Guide

Every day in Philadelphia, people are injured on property that someone else owns, leases, or controls. A slippery floor at a Center City store, a broken stair rail at a Kensington rental unit, an unlit parking lot in South Philly — these situations can cause serious, life-altering harm. When that happens, the law may hold the land possessor or property owner responsible. Premises liability is the area of Pennsylvania law that gives injured people the right to seek compensation when a land possessor’s negligence caused their injuries. Understanding how it works can make the difference between recovering what we are…
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When a doctor, surgeon, nurse, or hospital fails to provide the standard of care you deserve, the consequences can be devastating. Surgical errors, misdiagnoses, medication mistakes, and birth injuries can leave patients with permanent disabilities, chronic pain, mounting medical bills, and emotional trauma that never fully heals. Pennsylvania law gives injured patients the right to hold negligent healthcare providers accountable – but the process for doing so is governed by strict rules, tight deadlines, and procedural requirements that can derail a valid claim if they are not followed precisely. At Lassiter & Associates, P.C., we represent patients and families across…
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Schedule a Free Consultation with an Experienced Personal Injury Attorney Today

Lassiter & Associates, P.C., is a Philadelphia law firm dedicated to providing compassionate and aggressive legal services to clients in need. We represent various types of cases, including car accidents, commercial truck accidents, workplace accidents, catastrophic injuries, medical malpractice cases, and premises liability cases.

As your legal representation, we will fight tirelessly to get you the justice and compensation you deserve while you are allowed time to rest and recover from the accident.

To learn more about our legal services, please contact our Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, law office to schedule your free consultation today. In your free, no-obligation case evaluation, we will discuss your legal options and determine the right course of action for you and your case.

You may get in touch with us by calling our law offices at 267-682-8918.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should you accept the insurance company’s initial settlement offer?

Most insurance companies attempt to settle personal injury cases quickly and efficiently. This practice often means that they’ll present you with a lowball settlement offer in an attempt to make your claim go away. But you do not need to accept this initial offer. You are allowed to negotiate for better terms. Insurance companies are not on your side, and it can be tempting to accept the offer on the table, but an experienced personal injury lawyer can help you negotiate for maximum compensation.

How long will your personal injury case take to resolve?

How long your personal injury case will take to resolve may vary depending on several circumstances. Most insurance companies attempt to settle claims within a month of the claims being filed. However, remember that you do not need to settle quickly. Settling quickly could mean accepting less compensation than what your case is worth, especially if your injuries are severe, such as if you have suffered traumatic brain injuries. Other factors that could delay or prolong a personal injury case include whether or not there were multiple liable parties, the determination of fault for the accident, and whether you have retained professional legal representation.

What pieces of evidence may be valuable to your personal injury case?

As your attorney, Duane Lassiter and his team will meticulously investigate your case, gathering all useful evidence to support your claim. Useful, sometimes necessary evidence may include police reports, past and present medical records, witness statements, accident reports, photo and video evidence, damaged property, and any receipts or documentation relevant to the case. When necessary, we will also collaborate with medical professionals, accident reconstructionists, and others to help strengthen your case and provide as much evidence as possible.

How much is your personal injury lawsuit worth?

The exact determination of the value of your personal injury claim must be discussed in a consultation. No website can ever hope to offer a blanket statement of how much your personal injury case is worth. However, the value of your case will be determined by various factors, including pain and suffering, medical expenses, lost wages, and the long-term impacts of your injuries. Please contact our law firm for further information.

What is the Comparative Negligence Doctrine?

Sometimes, an accident can be blamed on more than one person. In some instances, even the injured party may have contributed to the accident themselves. Pennsylvania works under a modified comparative negligence understanding of personal injury law. In comparative negligence states, a victim may be entitled to seek justice and financial recovery, however their maximum compensation could be affected by the amount of fault they share for causing the accident. In Pennsylvania, if a person is found to be more than 50% to blame, they are not permitted to seek compensation from any other party.

Should you talk to the insurance company after your injury?

It should not be up to the injury victim to negotiate with the insurance company. Insurance companies and their insurance adjusters utilize tactics to dismiss or devalue injury victims’ claims. Before speaking with the insurance company about your case in more detail, it is advisable to seek professional legal advice from an experienced Philadelphia personal injury attorney.

How long do you have to file personal injury claims in Philadelphia, PA?

In Pennsylvania, you typically have two years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury claim. However, there are some exceptions to the rule. For example, in certain medical malpractice claims, you may have two years from the time you discover or should have discovered the negligence. Failure to bring a lawsuit within the window of time provided could forever bar you from recovering compensation for your injuries and other losses.

Do all personal injury cases go to trial?

While your personal injury case could eventually end up in a courtroom, most claims are settled well before trial becomes a necessity. As your legal representation, attorney Duane Lassiter will attempt to negotiate for a full and fair settlement before a trial becomes necessary. However, if no agreement can be reached because the at-fault party is denying liability or the insurance companies are dismissing the claims, we have the experience and knowledge necessary to take your case to trial and win.

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