Complete Philadelphia, PA accident reports and news.

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Accidents in Philadelphia result in serious injuries and deaths each year

After a Philadelphia crash, injured people and their families need resources and support. Regardless of the severity of the collision, the people involved are left to deal with injuries, medical bills, property damage, and insurance claims. When a Philadelphia accident is fatal, families are left to struggle with their grief and loss as best they can.

Resources to help accident victims and their families after a Philadelphia wreck

Regardless of whether it is a car accident, pedestrian accident, motorcycle crash, bicycle collision, truck accident, or any other kind of injury accident, the following resources can be helpful for crash victims and their families and friends.

Major hospitals in Philadelphia include:

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Jefferson University Hospital Temple University Hospital Mercy Philadelphia Hospital

How do you deal with an insurance claim after a Philadelphia accident?

Regardless of how severe an accident is, almost everyone involved has to deal with insurance companies and claims. For accidents with very minor injuries and damage, a claim can sometimes be handled by working with the insurance adjuster. For crashes involving more serious injuries, or when a fatal accident occurs, a personal injury attorney is needed to manage the insurance claim. Go here to learn more about how a Philadelphia injury lawyer helps accident victims.

Most recent accident reports

Date Type
Tue, 06/13/2017 Pedestrian Accident Peter Javsicas, 76, dead after minivan jumps curb, striking 2 pedestrians in Center City Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Thu, 06/22/2017 Motorcycle Accident Man, 18, killed in dirt bike crash with box truck in Hunting Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Sun, 06/25/2017 Pedestrian Accident Pedestrian Phillip West killed and Christopher Boyd Nevatt, 24, and Shamika Trice, 29, injured in two-vehicle crash on Vine Street Expressway in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Wed, 06/28/2017 Pedestrian Accident Errol Catchings, 35, struck and killed by 2 vehicles while crossing Roosevelt Blvd. in Olney, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Mon, 07/10/2017 Other Type of Accident Man killed when vehicle crushed by shipping container at Packer Marine Terminal on Christopher Columbus Boulevard in South Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Wed, 08/02/2017 Motorcycle Accident Motorcyclist George James, 43, killed in crash with car on Kelly Drive in Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Sun, 08/06/2017 Pedestrian Accident Ann Broderick, 53, killed in pedestrian collision with alleged hit-and-run driver Brendon Hay on Race Street in Center City area of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Thu, 08/31/2017 Bicycle Accident Bicyclist Lorenzo Velazquez, 19, killed in collision with hit-and-run driver at C and Ashdale Streets in Olney neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Wed, 09/27/2017 Car Accident Woman killed in collision involving trolley on West Girard Avenue in Northern Liberties area of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Mon, 10/02/2017 Pedestrian Accident Pedestrian hospitalized after SEPTA bus strikes them in Center City Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Sun, 10/15/2017 Pedestrian Accident Man killed in pedestrian collision with hit-and-run driver on S 67th Street in Elmwood section of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Sat, 11/25/2017 Car Accident One person killed and one injured in car crash on Roosevelt Boulevard in northeast Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Tue, 11/28/2017 Bicycle Accident Bicyclist Emily Fredricks, 24, killed in collision with commercial truck at 11th and Spruce in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Sun, 12/10/2017 Car Accident Woman killed when shoved out of moving vehicle in Kensington neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Wed, 12/13/2017 Car Accident Two people killed and two people flee after collision on Torresdale Avenue in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania