Personal Injury Representation in Berks County
A personal injury claim arises when another party's negligence causes you physical harm. Proving negligence requires establishing that the defendant had a duty of care toward you, that they breached that duty, that the breach caused your injuries, and that you suffered actual damages as a result. This sounds straightforward, but insurance companies devote enormous resources to minimizing payouts — challenging causation, disputing the severity of injuries, and pointing the finger at the victim whenever possible.
Mays & Rotenberg represents injury victims who need attorneys willing to fight back. We evaluate your claim thoroughly, document your losses completely, and take every step necessary to recover the compensation you deserve — including taking the case to trial when the insurance company refuses to offer a fair settlement.
Types of Personal Injury Cases We Handle
We represent clients injured in a wide range of circumstances, including:
- Motor vehicle accidents — car, truck, motorcycle, and pedestrian accidents caused by distracted, drunk, or reckless drivers
- Slip and fall accidents — injuries caused by unsafe conditions on commercial or residential property
- Premises liability — injuries caused by a property owner's failure to maintain safe conditions
- Dog bites and animal attacks — injuries caused by a pet owner's negligence
- Bicycle and pedestrian accidents — collisions involving cyclists and walkers struck by motor vehicles
- Workplace injuries — in cases where a third party's negligence contributed to an on-the-job injury
- Wrongful death — claims on behalf of families who have lost a loved one to another party's negligence
Dealing with Insurance Companies
In most personal injury cases, you will be dealing with at least one insurance company — and often more than one. Insurance adjusters are trained to minimize settlements. They may contact you shortly after an accident with a settlement offer that sounds reasonable but does not account for the full extent of your future medical needs, your lost earning capacity, or the true impact of your injuries on your daily life.
Do not provide a recorded statement to an insurance company or accept any settlement offer before consulting an attorney. Once you accept a settlement, you typically forfeit the right to pursue any further compensation — even if your injuries turn out to be more serious than initially apparent. Mays & Rotenberg handles all communications with insurance carriers on your behalf, so you are not at a disadvantage in those negotiations.
Pennsylvania's Limited Tort and Full Tort Options
Pennsylvania auto insurance policyholders choose between limited tort and full tort coverage. Under limited tort, your ability to sue for pain and suffering is restricted unless your injuries meet a "serious injury" threshold. Under full tort, you retain the right to sue for all damages without restriction. Understanding which option applies to your policy — and how to maximize your recovery under it — requires legal expertise. We review your coverage and advise you on how to pursue the strongest possible claim.
Proving and Documenting Your Damages
Recovery in a personal injury case depends on thorough documentation of your losses. We work with medical professionals, economists, and vocational experts as needed to establish the full scope of your damages — including not just your current medical bills, but your anticipated future medical needs, any permanent limitations, lost wages, and the non-economic impact of your injuries on your quality of life. Presenting these damages persuasively — to an insurance adjuster, a mediator, or a jury — is a skill that makes a real difference in outcomes.
Fee Arrangement — No Recovery, No Fee
Mays & Rotenberg handles personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis. This means you pay no attorney's fees unless we recover compensation for you. Our fee is a percentage of the recovery, agreed upon at the start of the representation. You will have no out-of-pocket legal costs — we advance case expenses and recover them from the settlement or verdict. This arrangement means our interests are fully aligned with yours: we get paid only when you do.
If you or a family member has been injured due to someone else's negligence in Reading, Wyomissing, or anywhere in Berks County, contact Mays & Rotenberg today for a free, no-obligation consultation.