Truck Accidents
Tractor-trailer crashes on I-78, US 422, US 222 and the Turnpike.
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Serving Berks County, PA
Berks County Personal Injury Lawyer
Seriously hurt in Berks County because someone else was careless? ViKing Law fights for injured people across Berks County, and you work with attorney Virginia King personally.
A local advocate
Injured in Berks County? You deserve your attorney's full attention.
Berks County, centered on Reading, is part of the wider region ViKing Law serves. Its highways connect southeastern Pennsylvania to the Lehigh Valley and beyond, and they carry a large share of commercial and long-haul truck traffic.
Virginia King handles every case personally, and she makes the drive. Your claim does not get passed to a junior associate because you live farther from the office.
Practice areas
How ViKing Law helps people in Berks County
Virginia handles serious injury, consumer and business claims. These are the cases that most often bring people from this area to the firm.
Car Accidents
Highway and intersection crashes around Reading and its suburbs.
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Warehouse and job site injuries, including third-party claims.
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Injuries caused by defective equipment and products.
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Unsafe conditions in stores, apartments and commercial property.
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Falls caused by ice, spills and poor maintenance.
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What shapes a Berks County injury case
US 422 and US 222 are the main routes through Reading and its suburbs, and I-78 and the Turnpike bring freight trucks along the county's edges. Warehouses and distribution centers add tractor-trailers to local roads that were not built for them.
Berks County lawsuits are filed in the Court of Common Pleas at the courthouse in Reading. Truck cases in particular need fast action: logbooks, electronic data and dashcam footage can disappear if no one asks for them early.
- Where a case is filed
- Lawsuits here are usually heard in the Berks County Court of Common Pleas, at the Berks County Courthouse in Reading.
- The roads behind the claims
- Many local injury claims start on US 422, US 222, I-176, I-78 and the Pennsylvania Turnpike.
- Two years to file
- In Pennsylvania you generally have two years from the date of the injury to file a personal injury lawsuit (42 Pa.C.S. 5524). Claims against a city, township or state agency can require written notice within six months, so call early.
- Shared fault does not end a claim
- Pennsylvania uses modified comparative negligence: you can recover as long as you were not more than 50 percent at fault, and your award is reduced by your share.
Why ViKing Law
A boutique firm, by design
No billboards, no case managers, no junior associates. Just the attorney whose name is on the door.
You work with Virginia, only Virginia
She reviews every case herself, returns your calls, texts and emails, and stays with you from the first call to the resolution.
She knows the other side
Years as an insurance defense attorney taught her how adjusters value claims, and how to push back.
She chooses cases carefully
A limited caseload means your case gets real attention instead of waiting in a pile.
A free first conversation
The first consultation is free and confidential, and personal injury cases are handled on a contingency fee basis.
You work with Virginia. Only Virginia.
When you call ViKing Law about an injury in Berks County, Virginia King is the person who calls you back. She explains each step in plain language, and she is available 24/7 at (610) 299-8022.
How it works
How your case moves
A free, honest conversation
Tell Virginia what happened. She will tell you whether you have a claim and what it is likely to involve.
Evidence, gathered early
Police reports, photos, medical records and preservation letters for video, before they disappear.
Negotiation with the insurers
Virginia handles every call with the insurance companies so you can focus on getting better.
Trial when it is needed
Cases are prepared to go to court, which is often what produces a fair offer.
From Newtown to Berks County
ViKing Law's office is at 12 Penns Trail, Suite 203, Newtown, PA 18940. Virginia can meet clients from Berks County at the office, at home or in the hospital.
Nearby communities
Questions
Berks County injury questions, answered
Will Virginia handle a case in Berks County herself?
Yes. ViKing Law is a solo practice by design, so the attorney you speak with is the attorney who handles your case, wherever it is filed.
What makes a truck accident case different?
More parties and more evidence: the driver, the carrier, sometimes a shipper or maintenance company, plus driver logs and the truck's electronic data. That evidence needs to be preserved quickly.
How long do I have to file an injury claim in Berks County?
In Pennsylvania you generally have two years from the date of the injury to file a personal injury lawsuit (42 Pa.C.S. 5524). Claims against a city, township or state agency can require written notice within six months, so call early.
Does my auto insurance choice affect a crash claim?
For car crashes, the tort option on your own auto policy matters. Limited tort can restrict pain and suffering claims unless the injury is serious, and there are exceptions worth checking before you give up on one.
What does it cost to talk to ViKing Law?
Nothing. The first consultation is free and confidential, and personal injury cases are handled on a contingency fee basis. Virginia will explain the fee agreement in plain language before you decide anything.
Free case review
Your battle ends here. Tell Virginia what happened.
Every request is read by Virginia herself, not a call center or an intake team. A consultation is free and confidential.
- Free, confidential consultation
- You speak with Virginia directly
- Personal injury cases are handled on a contingency fee basis
- Available 24/7