Personal Injury Lawyers in Lancaster, PA

Over 65 Years of Exclusive Focus on Wrongful Injury & Death Claims

Since 1959, our firm has fought for wrongful injury victims and their families throughout Lancaster County. Our four attorneys handle only wrongful injury and death claims: no real estate closings, no business contracts, and no other case types. Virtually all of our combined 115-plus years of practice have been devoted to that single purpose.

In a recent three-year period alone, we recovered more than 500 awards and settlements, including numerous million-dollar and multi-million-dollar results. Thousands more recoveries trace back to our founding. When you need a personal injury lawyer in Lancaster, we bring a record grounded in decades of focused practice.

Ready to discuss your case at no cost? Call Liever, Hyman & Potter at (610) 885-1991 for a free consultation. You pay nothing unless we recover for you.

Why Clients Choose Us

Within the legal community, we’re known as “The Lawyers’ Lawyers”: a distinction earned because a significant portion of our clients come to us through referrals from other law firms, satisfied former clients, and community members who know our record. That kind of peer recognition doesn’t come from advertising. It comes from results.

Lead attorney John R. Badal was admitted to the Pennsylvania bar in 1978 and to the U.S. Supreme Court in 1991, and has devoted his entire legal career to representing wrongful injury victims. He holds membership in both the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, organizations whose membership is tied to documented case results at those dollar thresholds. He has also served as Chairman of multiple sections of the Berks County Bar Association, including the Civil Litigation Section and the Workers’ Compensation Section.

Our published results speak directly to what exclusive focus produces. Past outcomes include a $12.75 million settlement for failure to diagnose brain disease, a $3.5 million trucking crash settlement, a $3.265 million drunk driving wrongful death settlement, and a $6.5 million settlement for a teenage client who suffered a brain bleed resulting in hemiplegia. These are past results, not guarantees of future recovery.

Every case is carefully reviewed and assigned to a civil trial attorney qualified to handle it. Insurance companies know our track record and understand we’re fully prepared to litigate when a settlement doesn’t serve our clients’ interests. Our attorneys also maintain active involvement in their communities beyond the courtroom.

Types of Personal Injury Cases We Handle

We represent clients across a wide range of personal injury matters. Each case is different, but our goal remains the same: to seek justice and financial recovery for those harmed by negligence.

Car Accidents

Motor vehicle accidents can result in serious injuries, long-term disabilities, and significant financial loss. We handle cases involving rear-end collisions, drunk driving crashes, distracted driving, and severe impacts that cause lasting harm to Lancaster County residents.

Workplace Injuries & Workers’ Compensation

Workplace injuries often raise questions about benefits, coverage, and employer responsibilities. Pennsylvania law may allow injured workers to pursue both workers’ compensation benefits and a separate third-party liability claim when a non-employer party caused the harm, and we help clients understand both paths.

Medical Malpractice

Medical professionals are expected to meet an accepted standard of care. When they fall short (through surgical errors, delayed diagnoses, or medication mistakes), the consequences can be devastating. We represent local residents harmed by those failures.

Premises Liability

Property owners have a duty to maintain safe conditions. We represent clients injured due to hazardous property conditions, including falls, inadequate security, and unsafe maintenance on both public and private premises.

Product Liability

Defective products can cause serious injuries to consumers. We pursue claims against manufacturers, distributors, and retailers whose products put people at risk, holding the right parties accountable up the supply chain.

Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect

Elderly residents deserve dignity and proper care. We advocate for residents who have suffered physical harm, emotional distress, or neglect in care facilities, and we help families pursue accountability under Pennsylvania law.

Wrongful Death

When negligence leads to the loss of a loved one, families deserve answers and accountability. Wrongful Death claims allow families to seek financial accountability and some measure of stability after an irreplaceable loss.

No Fees or Expenses Until We Recover for You

Cost concerns stop many injured people from reaching out. Our fee structure removes that barrier entirely. We charge no legal fees and advance all case expenses until we recover money for you. If we recover nothing, you owe nothing: not a cent in fees and not a cent in costs we advanced on your behalf. This applies to every client and every case.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Compensation May Be Available in a Personal Injury Case?

Compensation in a Pennsylvania personal injury case can include economic damages, such as medical expenses, lost wages, and future care costs, and non-economic damages such as pain and suffering and loss of ability to enjoy the pleasures of life. The specific damages available depend on the facts of your case, the severity of your injuries, and how negligence is established. We evaluate each case individually to identify the full range of recoverable losses.

Do I Need to Go to Court to Resolve My Case?

Many cases are resolved through negotiation or settlement without a trial. When insurance companies won’t offer a fair resolution, we’re fully prepared to take your case before the Lancaster County Court of Common Pleas or any appropriate venue to protect your interests.

What Should I Bring to My Initial Consultation?

Any medical records, accident reports, photos, or correspondence related to your injury can be helpful. We’ll guide you through what information is needed as your case develops.

Talk to a Personal Injury Lawyer Serving Lancaster County

With over 65 years of exclusive focus on wrongful injury and death claims and more than 500 recoveries in a recent three-year period, Liever, Hyman & Potter brings a depth of experience rooted in focused practice.

If you or a loved one has been injured due to someone else’s negligence, don’t wait to get the answers you need. Contact Liever, Hyman & Potter today to schedule a consultation and take the first step toward protecting your rights and your future.