Pennsylvania law sets a time limit for filing a lawsuit – known as a statute of limitations – of two years from the date of your accident, in most cases. However, that window of time can shrink or widen depending on a wide variety of complicated factors. That is why we encourage all Philadelphia taxi accident victims to seek legal help as soon as possible after they get hurt. Acting quickly to hire a lawyer reduces the risk of missing important deadlines, and maximizes a victim’s chances of securing and using important evidence that could prove a claim for damages.