For nearly seven decades, the Allentown car accident lawyers at Munley Law have represented car accident victims throughout the Lehigh Valley. Our board-certified attorneys have recovered over $1 billion in compensation for injured clients across Pennsylvania, including a $17.5 million jury verdict for the families of a group of teens who died in a drunk driving accident.
Our attorneys handle everything from the initial investigation through settlement or trial, so you can focus on recovery while we manage the claim.
If you were injured in a crash in Allentown or anywhere in Lehigh or Northampton County, we offer free consultations and charge nothing unless we recover compensation for you. Call or contact us online to speak with an attorney today.
Call Us At 844-686-5397 Why Choose Our Allentown Car Accident Attorneys?
Munley Law is one of a small number of firms in Pennsylvania with multiple board-certified attorneys on staff.
Marion Munley and Caroline Munley are members of the International Society of Barristers, an invitation-only organization that recognizes the top trial attorneys in the country.
Caroline Munley, Marion Munley, and Robert Munley III are all members of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, which recognizes attorneys who have secured multi-million-dollar results for their clients.
All five of our partners have been recognized by Best Lawyers, Super Lawyers, and Lawdragon for their work securing millions of dollars for car accident victims throughout the Lehigh Valley.
We don’t settle cases quickly to close files. Every case we take is prepared as though it’s going to trial. Insurance companies that handle claims in the Lehigh Valley are familiar with Munley Law’s approach.
Our lawyers are familiar with the roads where crashes happen most often in this area, the medical providers who treat serious injuries, and how cases move through the Lehigh County Court of Common Pleas.
How Can Our Allentown Car Accident Law Firm Help?
When you hire Munley Law after a car accident in Allentown, here is what we handle on your behalf:
- Recovery for your losses: We account for all of your losses, including past and future medical bills, lost income, reduced earning capacity, and pain and suffering. We don’t settle until the number reflects what your case is actually worth.
- Trial representation: Most car accident cases settle before trial. If yours doesn’t, our attorneys are experienced trial lawyers who know how to present a case effectively to a jury.
- Insurance company negotiation: Insurance companies routinely make low initial offers. We manage all communication with insurers on your behalf and do not accept any offer without your approval.
- Case management while you recover: We handle the documentation, the phone calls, and the legal process so you can focus on treatment without the added stress of managing a claim.
Pennsylvania law gives you two years from the date of your accident to file a claim (42 Pa.C.S. § 5524). Contact Munley Law today for a free consultation.
“Since 1959, we have secured over $1 billion in compensation for our clients. When someone is seriously injured, they’re up against insurance companies with unlimited resources. My job is to level that playing field, and fight until they get the justice they deserve.”
Daniel W. Munley
What Are the Common Types of Car Accidents in Allentown, PA?
Unfortunately, car accidents have not decreased much in our area over the past few years. In 2024, Pennsylvania recorded 110,765 reportable crashes, resulting in 1,127 deaths. Between 2019 and 2023, there were 284 car accidents resulting in either serious injuries or fatalities in Allentown.
According to the most recent data collected by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Lehigh County has been one of the top ten counties reporting the most fatal traffic accidents over the past three years.
Whatever the cause of your accident, Munley Law will perform a thorough investigation to ensure that you receive appropriate compensation from all responsible parties.
- Distracted Driving: Common forms of distracted driving include eating or drinking while driving, reaching for objects, changing music stations, operating or looking at a GPS or other electronic devices, and talking with other passengers in the vehicle.
- Speeding: Failing to follow posted speed limits is one of the most common causes of traffic accidents in Allentown and nationwide. The higher your speed, the greater the risk of a crash.
- Reckless Driving: Running red lights, tailgating, unsafe passing or lane changes, frequent lane changes, failure to signal, improper turns, and wrong-way driving can all lead to auto accidents.
- Drunk Driving: When a drunk or intoxicated driver causes a crash and injures another person, they should be held accountable for their blatant disregard for human life.
- Driver Fatigue: Drowsy driving is a significant contributor to car accidents. Sleep deprivation can impair a driver’s reaction time, judgment, and vision as much as alcohol. Pull off the road into a safe spot and rest if you feel tired.
- Recalled Vehicle Crashes and Defective Auto Parts: Defective auto parts can cause crashes, resulting in severe injuries and fatalities. Malfunctions or defects in the vehicle itself are a major cause of car accidents. Equipment failure or malfunction can cause a car to malfunction, leading to a tragic accident.
- Dangerous Roads: Poorly designed intersections or maintenance defects can contribute to pedestrian accidents or car collisions.
Allentown’s Most Dangerous Roads and Intersections
Our car accident attorneys have represented victims injured at many of Allentown’s most dangerous crash locations, including:
- Route 22 between the 15th Street and Cedar Crest Boulevard exits: This heavily congested stretch sees numerous distracted driving crashes and sideswipe accidents during rush hour, particularly near the Route 309 interchange.
- The “Cemetery Curve” on I-78 east of Allentown: This notorious sharp curve near Lehigh Street has been the site of numerous rollover accidents and tractor-trailer crashes, especially during adverse weather conditions.
- Hamilton Boulevard and Cedar Crest Boulevard intersection: One of the busiest intersections in the Lehigh Valley, this area experiences a high volume of T-bone accidents and left-turn collisions as drivers navigate multiple lanes and commercial entrances.
- Tilghman Street at 7th Street: This downtown intersection consistently ranks among Allentown’s most dangerous, with frequent red-light running incidents and pedestrian accidents.
- MacArthur Road (Route 145) near the Lehigh Valley Mall: Heavy retail traffic, combined with highway access points, creates a perfect storm for rear-end collisions and parking lot accidents in this commercial corridor.
- The Five Points intersection in downtown Allentown: The spot where Hamilton, Front, and Auburn Streets converge confuses many drivers, resulting in failure-to-yield accidents and sideswipe collisions.
If you’ve been injured in a crash at one of these locations or any other in the Lehigh Valley, our experienced lawyers understand the specific road conditions, traffic patterns, and local regulations that may impact your case. Our familiarity with Allentown’s most dangerous roads gives us an advantage when investigating accidents and establishing liability.
What Compensation is Available Following a Car Crash?
Most damages in a car collision case can be categorized into two types: economic and non-economic damages.
Economic damages are losses that can be assigned a specific monetary value. This includes:
- Medical Expenses: This encompasses past, current, and future projected costs. From initial hospital stays to long-term therapies and medications, all are included.
- Lost Income: This includes the salary lost during the recovery period and potential future earnings that might be compromised due to reduced working capacity or early retirement.
- Rehabilitation and Retraining Costs: If the victim needs to switch professions or requires professional training, these costs are factored into the calculation.
- Funeral and Burial Costs: When a family member is lost in a car accident, you will receive compensation for funeral and burial expenses.
Non-economic damages are more difficult to calculate as they are not billed or purchased. These damages include:
- Pain and Suffering: While more abstract, the emotional, psychological, and physical pain endured has value. Often, medical professionals or therapists provide input to quantify this.
- Loss of Consortium: If the injury affects the victim’s relationship with their spouse or family, compensation for that loss is factored in.
- Reduced Quality of Life: Adjusting to a new way of living and losing out on life’s pleasures has a value that is considered.
What to Do Following A Car Crash
If you’ve been involved in a car accident, you must act quickly to protect your rights. Your steps immediately following a crash are critical to your case.
While at the scene, you want to gather as much evidence as possible at the scene of the car crash. Get photos of the vehicles involved. Obtain contact information from the other driver, the passengers, or witnesses. Call the police and wait for them to arrive. Provide information about the accident to the police, but make sure the information you give is strictly factual. Do not offer an opinion on what happened, and do not admit fault.
Your next step is to seek medical attention as soon as possible. Even if you don’t take the ambulance from the scene or feel fine, it’s always best to have a healthcare provider examine you after a car accident. Injuries may not show for a few hours or even a day or two.
Next, contact your car insurance company. Even if you weren’t at fault or the accident was a minor fender bender, you must contact your insurance company to let them know you were in a car accident involving injuries.
Don’t accept the insurance’s offer without speaking to us. Almost immediately following your accident, you will find that the other party’s car insurance company will call you with an offer. The first settlement offer is usually the lowest amount the insurance company is willing to go.
Request a copy of the accident report. The police report will have all your information about the car collision. Your insurance company will use this information when assigning who is at fault.
Keep all your medical appointments. After a car collision, it is recommended to follow up with your doctor. Not only will you get the medical treatment that you need to recover, but you will also get a better sense of how long it will take to get over your injuries. This will help determine the value of your claim.
Keep a record of all expenses after the auto accident. You should keep track of medical expenses, time off from work, property damage resulting from the accident, and any auxiliary costs such as car rentals.
Most importantly, contact Munley Law. Our Allentown injury attorneys will investigate the accident, negotiate with the insurance company, and represent you in court.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Long After a Car Accident Should I Get a Lawyer?
You should get a lawyer as soon as possible after the car accident. The longer you wait, the more difficult it becomes to determine who is responsible. Evidence fades quickly. By hiring an attorney immediately, you will gain a clearer understanding of the options available to you and the necessary steps to take.
The Insurance Company Offered Me a Settlement. Should I Accept It?
If the insurance company offers you a settlement, do not accept it without consulting a lawyer first. If your injuries are severe, the insurance company’s initial offer is unlikely to cover your medical bills, future medical treatment, lost wages, and other losses. It’s easy to be tempted by a quick payout, but be aware: if you accept an offer of settlement, you waive your right to seek additional compensation, even if your injuries worsen or your bills increase.
The Other Driver’s Insurance Company is Calling Me. Should I Speak With Them?
We always recommend not giving the other party’s insurance company any recorded statements, as this can be used against you later. An Allentown personal injury lawyer will deal with the insurance company on your behalf and fight to ensure you receive maximum compensation, including payment for pain and suffering.
What Should You Do if You’re Injured as a Passenger in a Car Crash?
If you were a passenger in a car accident and received an injury, you have the right to pursue compensation. This is true whether you were a passenger in a car hit by someone else or a passenger in a vehicle whose driver was at fault. Because many injured passengers hesitate to take legal action when the driver at fault is a family member or friend, it’s important to note that you will not be going after the driver; you will be seeking compensation from the driver’s insurance company.
What is the Difference Between Full Tort and Limited Tort?
If you have full tort coverage, you may pursue compensation for pain and suffering, regardless of the severity of your injuries. Limited tort, on the other hand, limits your right to sue. If you have limited tort, you may only sue the at-fault party for the cost of your medical bills, but not for pain and suffering. Munley Law can help you understand personal injury law.
Book Your Free Consultation with Our Allentown Car Accident Law Firm
If you or a loved one has been injured in a car accident anywhere in the Lehigh Valley, don’t wait to get the legal help you need. The statute of limitations in Pennsylvania gives you a limited time to file your claim.
The experienced car accident lawyers at Munley Law have been serving Allentown for over 65 years. We are available 24/7 to review your case and explain your options. Remember, you pay nothing unless we win for you.
Daniel W. Munley
Daniel W. Munley is an award-winning personal-injury attorney and champion of plaintiffs’ rights. For decades he’s won multi-million verdicts and settlements and is recognized as a national leader in truck and rideshare litigation,including a record $26 million truck settlement in Northeastern Pennsylvania and a $20 million recovery in 2024 for life-altering commercial-vehicle injuries.
Reviewed by Bernadine Munley, Esq., Personal Injury Attorney at Munley Law, on April 7, 2026.
