HHR has served the communities of central Pennsylvania since 1922. Our history is the history of Harrisburg and of Pennsylvania itself, written by the countless people we’ve fought for over the last 100 years.
Personal Injury Lawyer in Dauphin County
For more than 100 years, Handler, Henning & Rosenberg LLC has stood beside injured Pennsylvanians when they needed it most. Founded in 1922, we've helped more than 40,000 clients across Central Pennsylvania, including residents throughout Dauphin County and its county seat of Harrisburg. Whether you were hurt in a car accident, injured on the job, or suffered harm due to someone else's negligence, we're here to fight for the compensation you need to recover and move forward.
Call (888) 498-3023 for a free consultation. There are no upfront costs, and you pay nothing unless we win.
Personal Injury Cases We Handle in Dauphin County
Serious accidents happen across Dauphin County every day, from collisions on busy roadways near Harrisburg to workplace injuries at construction sites and government facilities throughout the region. We handle a wide range of personal injury matters, including:
- Car, truck, and motorcycle accidents caused by negligent or reckless drivers
- Workplace and construction accidents, including injuries that intersect with workers' compensation claims
- Slip and fall and premises liability incidents on unsafe properties
- Wrongful death claims for families who have lost a loved one due to another party's negligence
- Catastrophic and life-altering injuries that require long-term medical care and ongoing support
Whatever the circumstances of your injury, our team can listen to your story, evaluate your options, and pursue every avenue available to help you recover what you've lost.
Filing a Personal Injury Claim in Dauphin County
Understanding how the legal process works can help you protect your rights from the moment an injury occurs.
Where Your Case Is Filed
Personal injury lawsuits in Dauphin County are filed in the Court of Common Pleas, located in Harrisburg. This is the trial court where civil injury cases are heard, and having attorneys who know local court procedures can make a meaningful difference in how your case progresses.
The Two-Year Filing Deadline
Pennsylvania law generally requires injured parties to file a lawsuit within two years of the date of injury. Missing that deadline can permanently bar your right to recover compensation. Exceptions may apply, for instance when the injured party is a minor or when the discovery rule is relevant, but these situations require prompt legal evaluation.
If your injury involved a government entity, the window is even shorter. Pennsylvania law requires a notice of intent to sue within six months of the incident. The state also follows a comparative negligence rule, which may reduce your compensation if you share some responsibility for the accident, but won't bar recovery unless your share of fault reaches 51 percent or more. The sooner you speak with an attorney, the better positioned you'll be to preserve evidence, identify witnesses, and meet every deadline.
Compensation Available to Dauphin County Injury Victims
A serious injury affects every part of your life, and the compensation you pursue should reflect that. Economic damages may include medical expenses, lost wages, and other out-of-pocket costs tied directly to your injury. Non-economic damages may include pain and suffering, emotional distress, and loss of enjoyment of life.
Insurance companies move quickly to minimize or deny claims. Our experience with insurer tactics positions us to counter those strategies on your behalf, and our on-staff investigator helps gather and preserve critical evidence early, which can be essential to establishing liability and building the full value of your claim.
Talk to a Dauphin County Personal Injury Lawyer Today
If you or someone you love has been seriously injured, don't wait to get legal help. Handler, Henning & Rosenberg LLC offers free consultations with no obligation, and our attorneys can travel throughout Dauphin County and Central Pennsylvania to meet with you at home or in the hospital. Contact us today to protect your rights and start building your case.
Call (888) 498-3023 to speak with a personal injury lawyer in Dauphin County. There are no upfront costs, and you pay nothing unless we win.
If you need a champion in your corner, call HHR at (888) 498-3023 to discuss your legal options in a free consultation.
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We will meet with you at our offices, at your home, or even at the hospital. Our dedicated staff is here to give you personal attention and speak with you about your options.
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HHR: A Family Story
At Handler, Henning & Rosenberg, our mission has always been to be a helpful resource in our neighborhoods. We are a family business at our core, and we have served Central Pennsylvania for the past 100 years. We rely on each other and work as a team to help every person we represent, and we'll continue to do so for the next century – and beyond.
40,000+ Pennsylvanians Helped Since 1922
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