Car Accidents
Crashes on Main Street, Route 202 and the roads in and out of town.
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Serving New Hope, PA
New Hope Personal Injury Lawyer
Seriously hurt in New Hope because someone else was careless? ViKing Law fights for injured people across Bucks County, PA, and you work with attorney Virginia King personally.
A local advocate
Injured in New Hope? You deserve your attorney's full attention.
New Hope is one of Bucks County's busiest small towns: galleries, restaurants, river views and a steady stream of visitors on foot, bikes and motorcycles. That energy brings its share of injuries, from crosswalk collisions to falls on uneven historic sidewalks.
ViKing Law represents New Hope residents and the people who are hurt while visiting. Virginia King works every case herself, from her office in Newtown, and returns calls, texts and emails personally.
Practice areas
How ViKing Law helps people in New Hope
Virginia handles serious injury, consumer and business claims. These are the cases that most often bring people from this area to the firm.
Bike Accidents
Cyclists and motorcyclists on River Road and Route 32.
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Injuries at restaurants, bars, shops and rental properties.
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Falls on uneven historic sidewalks, steps and patios.
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Rideshare trips into town for dinner and events.
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Misleading business practices and contractor problems.
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What shapes a New Hope injury case
Main Street and River Road were not designed for today's weekend crowds. Drivers looking for parking, pedestrians stepping between cars, and cyclists sharing narrow lanes all meet in a few blocks. Older buildings, steps and patios create premises hazards when owners skip repairs.
If you were hurt in New Hope, Pennsylvania law usually applies even if you live across the bridge in Lambertville or anywhere else. A case is filed in Bucks County, and Virginia handles the claim while you focus on healing.
- Where a case is filed
- Lawsuits here are usually heard in the Bucks County Court of Common Pleas, at the Bucks County Justice Center in Doylestown.
- The roads behind the claims
- Many local injury claims start on Main Street, River Road (Route 32), Route 179, US Route 202 and the New Hope-Lambertville Bridge.
- 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 New Hope, 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 New Hope
ViKing Law's office is at 12 Penns Trail, Suite 203, Newtown, PA 18940. Virginia can meet clients from New Hope at the office, at home or in the hospital.
Nearby communities
Questions
New Hope injury questions, answered
I was visiting New Hope when I was hurt. Can I still bring a claim?
Yes. Pennsylvania law generally applies to an injury that happened in New Hope, wherever you live. Virginia can handle the claim even if you have returned home.
Who is responsible for a fall on a New Hope sidewalk?
It depends on who owns and maintains that stretch: the property owner, a business or the borough. Claims against a municipality have short notice deadlines, so call promptly.
How long do I have to file an injury claim in New Hope?
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