If you were injured in a car, SUV, motorcycle, commercial-vehicle or tractor-trailer crash on Interstate 80 in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, ZwickLaw can evaluate the accident, available insurance coverage, important evidence and the deadlines that may apply.

From our DuBois office, founding partner Matthew R. Zwick represents injured people and families in Pennsylvania personal-injury and wrongful-death matters, including serious automobile and tractor-trailer crashes. Since ZwickLaw was founded in 2015, matters handled by Matt have resulted in more than $20 million in recoveries for clients.

Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Each case is different and must be evaluated on its own facts.

To discuss an I-80 accident, call (814) 371-6400 or contact ZwickLaw. If the matter is time-sensitive, call rather than relying on the website form.

Why an I-80 Accident Claim Can Require Early Investigation

Interstate crashes can involve local drivers, out-of-state motorists, commercial carriers, multiple vehicles and several insurance policies. When injuries are serious, the evidence that explains how the collision occurred can become important quickly.

Depending on the facts, relevant evidence may include police and crash reports, photographs, witness information, vehicle damage, roadway conditions, insurance records, medical records, electronic vehicle data, commercial-carrier records, maintenance information and other materials. The evidence that matters in a particular case depends on the vehicles involved and the circumstances of the crash.

What Should I Do After an I-80 Crash in Clearfield County?

1. Get appropriate medical care. Your health comes first. Report your symptoms accurately and follow reasonable treatment recommendations.
2. Make sure the crash is reported. A police investigation can create an official record identifying the drivers, vehicles, witnesses, insurance information and other circumstances.
3. Preserve photographs and information. If it can be done safely, retain photographs or video of the vehicles, roadway, visible injuries, traffic controls and surrounding conditions.
4. Keep accident-related records. Save medical bills, towing records, repair information, wage-loss documentation, insurance letters and claim information.
5. Use care with insurance requests. Before signing a release, broad medical authorization or other final document, understand what rights may be affected.
6. Consider obtaining legal advice early. Early evaluation can be particularly important when injuries are serious, fault is disputed, a commercial vehicle is involved, multiple insurance policies may apply or evidence could disappear.

For a broader checklist, see What to Do After a Car Accident in Pennsylvania.

I-80 Tractor-Trailer and Commercial-Vehicle Crashes

A collision involving a tractor-trailer or other commercial vehicle may raise issues beyond those present in an ordinary two-vehicle accident. Depending on the case, potential evidence can include information concerning the driver, carrier, vehicle, maintenance history, dispatch or trip records, electronic data and applicable insurance coverage.

Identifying the correct parties and preserving appropriate evidence can therefore matter early in the investigation. ZwickLaw evaluates the facts of each commercial-vehicle case individually and determines what evidence should be requested or preserved.

What If I Live Outside Pennsylvania?

Many people traveling on Interstate 80 are simply passing through Pennsylvania when a crash occurs. Living in another state does not prevent you from obtaining advice from a Pennsylvania attorney about an accident that occurred here.

The law that applies, the proper court, insurance issues and other procedural questions depend on the particular facts. A Pennsylvania lawyer can evaluate those issues and explain what should happen next.

Insurance Issues After a Pennsylvania I-80 Accident

Motor-vehicle claims may involve liability coverage, Pennsylvania first-party medical benefits, uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage and other policies. The available coverage can depend on who was involved, where the vehicles are insured, the policies in effect and the circumstances of the collision.

For additional information, see our guides on who pays medical bills after a Pennsylvania car accident, uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage, and full tort and limited tort coverage.

How Long Do I Have to Bring a Pennsylvania Injury Claim?

Pennsylvania generally applies a two-year limitations period to many negligence-based personal-injury actions, but exceptions and special notice requirements can change the analysis. The correct deadline should be determined early rather than assumed.

Read more in our guide to the Pennsylvania personal injury statute of limitations.

Why Contact ZwickLaw After an I-80 Accident?

• Local presence. ZwickLaw is based in DuBois, in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania.
• Injury-focused representation. Matt Zwick represents clients in personal injury, wrongful death, medical malpractice and workers’ compensation matters.
• Direct evaluation. The firm evaluates liability, insurance coverage, medical evidence, damages and important deadlines.
• Contingent-fee personal injury representation. Personal-injury and wrongful-death matters are handled on a contingent-fee basis as provided in the written representation agreement.

Learn more about Matthew R. Zwick and ZwickLaw’s Pennsylvania personal-injury practice.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a Pennsylvania lawyer if I was only traveling through the state?

Not every accident requires representation, but if the crash occurred in Pennsylvania, a Pennsylvania attorney can evaluate the applicable law, potential claims, insurance issues and procedural requirements even if you live elsewhere.

When should I contact a lawyer after an I-80 crash?

It can be useful to obtain advice early when injuries are serious, fault is disputed, a tractor-trailer or commercial vehicle is involved, multiple policies may apply, or important evidence could be lost.

What should I bring to an initial consultation?

If available, bring or provide the crash report, photographs, insurance information, claim numbers, medical-provider information, correspondence from insurers and any documents you have been asked to sign.

How are attorney’s fees handled?

ZwickLaw handles personal-injury and wrongful-death matters on a contingent-fee basis. The specific fee arrangement and responsibility for case expenses are explained in the written representation agreement.

Talk with a Clearfield County I-80 Accident Lawyer

If you or a family member was seriously injured in a crash on Interstate 80 in Clearfield County or elsewhere in Pennsylvania, call ZwickLaw at (814) 371-6400 or request a consultation.

This page provides general information and is not legal advice. Reading this page or communicating through this website does not establish an attorney-client relationship. Representation begins only after conflicts are cleared and a written agreement is completed.