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EST. 1982
When the Worst Happens, the Right Lawyer Changes Everything
A negligent driver, a hospital error, a workplace disaster, a defective product. The moment of impact passes in seconds, but the consequences stretch across years. Medical bills arrive before you can return to work. Insurance adjusters call asking for recorded statements. Your family looks to you for answers you do not have.
Pribanic & Pribanic has stood between injured Pittsburghers and powerful insurance companies since 1968. Our trial-tested attorneys handle catastrophic injury and medical malpractice cases that other firms refer out because they lack the resources or experience to litigate effectively.
You focus on healing. We handle everything else.
(412) 281-8844 | Free Case Evaluation | No Fees Unless We Win
About Our Firm
Trial Results That Matter
Insurance companies know which Pittsburgh law firms try cases and which always settle. That knowledge shapes every offer they make. Our trial record produces results because defendants understand we will take cases to verdict when settlements fail to address our clients' real losses.
$21 Million – Product liability settlement
$10 Million – Medical malpractice settlement
$1 Million+ – Average case value across our practice
100+ Years – Combined attorney experience
Top 25 – National Trial Lawyers
Best Lawyers – Recognized 2019 through 2026
Lawyer of the Year – Victor Pribanic, Catastrophic Injury
Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Each case turns on its own facts.
Trial-Tested Legal Team
Meet the Pribanic Family
Founded by Victor Pribanic and joined by brothers Michael, Ernest, and Jeffrey, our firm has fought for injured Pittsburghers for over five decades. Victor's Lawyer of the Year recognition for catastrophic injury work reflects the depth of trial experience we bring to every case.
Our team includes attorney Cheryl Penrod, whose registered nursing background provides clinical insight in medical malpractice matters. Cheryl's dual training in nursing and law strengthens our cases against hospitals, doctors, and healthcare systems that other firms cannot effectively challenge.
What unites our team is commitment to clients who need a powerful advocate. When powerful insurance companies push back, we push harder.
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Why Choose
Pribanic & Pribanic
Many personal injury firms operate on volume, accepting whatever insurance companies offer because they lack trial capability. We try cases when defendants refuse fair settlements. Our courtroom track record produces better outcomes because insurers know we mean it.
Medical-Legal Knowledge That Generalists Lack
Medical malpractice accounts for 95% of our signed cases. This focus means we understand medical evidence, expert witness requirements, and complex causation issues that generalist firms struggle with. Our attorneys speak the language of medicine because we have practiced inside this area for decades.
Partner-Level Attention
Victor, Ernest, and Jeffrey Pribanic personally handle cases, supported by attorney Cheryl Penrod and the firm's experienced staff. You will not be handed off to junior associates learning on your case. Critical decisions about expert witnesses, settlement strategy, and trial preparation come from senior partners.
Resources to Fund Proper Case Development
Catastrophic injury cases require substantial investment in expert witnesses, life care planners, economists, and accident reconstruction specialists. We advance all case costs without requiring client payment. Financial limitations never restrict case development.
Local Roots, National Recognition
Five decades in Pittsburgh gives us institutional knowledge about Allegheny County juries, defense law firms, and insurance carriers. Combined with national recognition including Top 25 Trial Lawyers and Best Lawyers listings since 2019, this experience translates directly to better client outcomes.
About Our FirmWhat to Expect When You Contact Us
Step 1: Free Case Evaluation
Call (412) 281-8844 or submit a contact form. We listen to what happened, answer your initial questions, and explain whether you have a viable claim under Pennsylvania law. No cost. No obligation.
Step 2: Case Investigation
If we accept your case, our team begins immediate investigation. We preserve evidence, retain expert witnesses, obtain medical records, and identify all potentially liable parties. Insurance companies start building defenses the day incidents occur. We move faster.
Step 3: Building Your Case
We work with medical experts, accident reconstruction specialists, life care planners, and economists to document the full extent of your damages. Strong cases require thorough preparation. We do not cut corners.
Step 4: Settlement Negotiation or Trial
Most cases settle before trial, but trial preparation drives settlement values. We prepare every case for jury verdict while negotiating aggressively. When settlement offers fail to address your real losses, we take cases to court.
Step 5: Recovery and Resolution
When we recover compensation, you receive funds to cover medical expenses, lost income, and other damages. Our attorneys' fees are based on a contingency fee arrangement. If we recover nothing, you owe nothing.
Faq’s
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to hire Pribanic & Pribanic?
Nothing upfront. We work on contingency, meaning attorney fees come only from settlements or verdicts we recover. Case expenses including expert witnesses are advanced by our firm. If we do not recover compensation, you owe no fees.
How long do I have to file a lawsuit in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania's statute of limitations is two years from the injury date for most personal injury claims under 42 Pa.C.S. § 5524. Medical malpractice cases have additional Certificate of Merit requirements with 60-day deadlines after filing. Acting quickly preserves evidence and legal options.
Will my case go to trial?
Most cases settle before trial, but settlement values depend on trial preparation. Insurance companies offer better settlements to firms with established trial records. We prepare every case for jury verdict while negotiating aggressively for fair compensation.
What is my case worth?
Case values depend on injury severity, available insurance coverage, liability clarity, and other factors. Our average case value across all practice areas approaches $1 million, reflecting the serious nature of cases we accept. No attorney can guarantee specific outcomes, but we work to maximize recovery in every case.
Do I have to come to your office for the initial consultation?
No. We offer phone consultations, video meetings, and home or hospital visits for clients with mobility limitations. We meet clients where they are.
What if I cannot afford medical treatment while my case is pending?
We help clients access medical care through health insurance, Medicare, or letters of protection arrangements with healthcare providers. Treatment costs are addressed through case settlements rather than requiring upfront payment.
Why is medical malpractice 95% of your cases?
Medical negligence cases require specialized resources, expert witnesses, and trial experience that generalist firms lack. We have concentrated our practice in medical malpractice because these cases produce significant recoveries for catastrophically injured clients when handled properly.
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Justice for You Begins With Us
A negligent driver, a careless hospital, an unsafe property. Whatever caused your injuries, you face decisions that will affect the rest of your life. The right lawyer changes everything.
Pribanic & Pribanic has fought for injured Pittsburghers since 1968. Our trial-tested attorneys have secured multi-million dollar results for clients other firms could not help. Medical malpractice, catastrophic injuries, wrongful death, and complex personal injury matters are not side practices for us. They are what we do.
When powerful insurance companies push back, we push harder.
Call (412) 281-8844 today for a free case evaluation.
No upfront costs. No attorney fees unless we recover compensation. Initial consultations are confidential and obligation-free.
Pribanic & Pribanic
513 Court Place, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
1735 Lincoln Way, White Oak, PA 15131
(412) 281-8844