Against an all girls religious high school for negligent supervision of a teacher who engaged in sexual conduct with a student on school property
Construction worker suffered serious brain injury after falling 20 feet due to lack of required fall protection
Against a University for Child Sexual Abuse
Against a psychiatric hospital for their failure to prevent a woman in their care from being sexually assaulted.
Against a religious organization because of their negligent supervision of a pedophile priest who sexually abused a child
Against a correctional facility for negligently supervising a guard that physically and sexually abused an inmate in their care
Against child protective services for their failures in preventing the sexual abuse of a child within their care and custody
Defective punch press machinery work accident case.
Dock worker run over by a forklift at a cruise ship terminal causing catastrophic injuries
Nail gun defect case that cause permanent injuries to a worker
Nail gun accident where nail gun discharged sideways resulting in a nail hitting user’s eye
DUI accident, bar alcohol liability & medical malpractice case in Philadelphia (January 2014)
Surgical infection, medical malpractice case in Philadelphia
Drugstore sidewalk fall accident, hip fracture with surgery, filed in Philadelphia
A union carpenter fell through an interior mobile scaffold while at work, suffering bilateral calcaneal fractures
A construction worker fell 20 feet because he was not provided with fall protection
A construction accident involving a union roofer who was working without fall protection and fell from a roof resulting in a permanent paraplegic injury
On the job injury to a union carpenter who fell through an interior mobile scaffold, suffering bilateral calcaneal fractures
A construction accident on the job involving a union roofer who was working without fall protection and fell from a roof resulting in permanent paraplegic injury
Factory supervisor’s hand was crushed at work due to faulty equipment/machine.
Worker sustained severe burn injuries as a result of an electrical explosion.
Chemical exposure causing burn and inhalation injuries to three union carpenters.
Work accident resulting in an above the knee amputation of the worker’s leg
Philadelphia Kimmel Center construction collapse causing catastrophic injuries
Parking garage collapse at an Atlantic City, New Jersey hotel, killing 4 and injuring 30 (largest construction accident settlement in U.S. history)
Stadium demolition accident which occurred when a front loader fell through a ceiling (Philadelphia, PA)
Forklift accident at marine terminal in New Jersey
Crane accident resulting in leg amputation and other injuries during casino construction (Philadelphia, PA)
Construction worker killed when he came into contact with an uncapped, live electrical wire
Injuries incurred in a workplace accident where plaintiff sustained severe burn injuries as a result of an electrical explosion
The electrocution death of a union electrician on the job, when electrical switch gear malfunctioned
Wrongful death of a union carpenter who died on the job after falling through temporary decking at a local bridge
Wrongful death of a tow truck driver who died on the job when he was accidentally run over by his own tow truck
Wrongful death by electrocution of a union electrician on the job, when electrical switchgear malfunctioned
Slip and fall at an airport
Fatal shooting of a tenant at an apartment complex
A woman violently attacked by bar security personnel without provocation
A horrific incident where a woman was killed after her apartment complex was demolished while she remained in the building
Slip and fall case where client suffered serious personal injuries from a fall
A car accident resulting in serious personal injuries to the plaintiff
A tragic case where a man suffered serious permanent injuries when a tree fell onto his car while he was driving along a public road in Bucks County, Pennsylvania
A car crash where the motor vehicle accident resulted in two passengers being killed and another injured, after a restaurant served too much alcohol to the driver of their vehicle
The on the job injury to a union carpenter who fell through an interior mobile scaffold while at work, suffering bilateral calcaneal fractures
Injuries on the job incurred by a factory supervisor when his hand was crushed at work due to faulty equipment
Injuries incurred in a workplace accident on the job where plaintiff sustained severe burn injuries as a result of an electrical explosion
An inadvertent release of dangerous chemicals at a local oil company, causing on the job burn and inhalation injuries to three union carpenters
Construction worker suffered serious brain injury after falling 20 feet due to lack of required fall protection
A construction accident on the job where union laborer was killed while working on the fourth floor of a building because there was no fall protection
Against an all girls religious high school for negligent supervision of a teacher who engaged in sexual conduct with a student on school property
Student sexually harassed and assaulted by high school teacher
Molestation case against sitting state court judge who admitted to the abuse, resigned from the bench and was then disbarred
negligent care of elderly man resulting in hip fractures after fall from hospital bed
negligent transection of common hepatic duct during surgery
71 year old man died due to an undiagnosed e-coli infection
Man died following improper diagnosis and treatment of endocarditis
A construction accident on the job involving union roofer who was working without fall protection and fell from a roof resulting in permanent paraplegic injury
A construction accident on the job involving union roofer who fell from a roof because there was no fall protection and suffered quadriplegia
Nail gun accident where nail gun discharged sideways resulting in a nail hitting user’s eye
Defective punch press machinery work accident case.
For a 67-year-old New Jersey man who suffered serious injury in a motor vehicle accident on the Atlantic City Expressway
For a child who was sexually abused by a clergy member
Union carpenter sustained serious shoulder injuries when he fell after stepping on another contractor’s debris (March 2015)
Against a Christian Board School and other defendants that allowed horrific acts of sexual and physical violence against the young children in their care.
The on the job injury to a union carpenter who fell through an interior mobile scaffold while at work, suffering bilateral calcaneal fractures
Wrongful death by electrocution of a union electrician on the job, when electrical switchgear malfunctioned
Man who was killed when his car fell off of a 3 floor parking garage due to defective vehicle barrier protection system
The collapse of a parking garage at the Tropicana Casino in Atlantic City that injured over 30 construction workers on the job and killed 4 men working on the project (largest construction accident settlement in U.S. history).
Against a fraternity for negligently serving alcohol which resulted in a stabbing assault of two frat party attendees
A workplace accident on the job resulting in below-the-knee amputation of the plaintiff’s right leg
An on the job injury where an union carpenter fell on a construction site and was injured because of defective fall protection equipment
A car crash resulting in a passenger suffering permanent quadriplegic injuries
Injured pedestrians in Pennsylvania can make the following claims:
Pedestrian accidents are one of the most common types of auto accidents, especially in the Philadelphia area.
Pennsylvania law is favorable for pedestrians who are hit by cars and sustain injuries. A special law, (limited tort law) which limits an injured car accident victim’s ability to obtain full compensation, doesn’t apply to pedestrians.
In pedestrian accidents, it’s often the case that the PIP benefits will run out fairly quickly. When this happens, the injured pedestrian’s own health insurance would kick in and cover the rest of the medical bills. If another party caused the accident, the pedestrian can file a lawsuit and seek compensation.
One of the most important issues to resolve after a pedestrian car accident in Philadelphia is the payment of medical bills. After all, most pedestrian-vs.-car accidents result in serious injuries for the pedestrian. Broken bones, spinal injuries and brain injuries are very common.
Even in a low impact accident, a pedestrian’s lower leg including the knee or ankle may be hit and broken. In high speed impact cases, the injuries are often catastrophic. Given the likelihood of injuries in a pedestrian accident, getting medical bills taken care of will be the first step. Talking to a pedestrian accident lawyer in Philadelphia can help you understand your rights and options.
In pedestrian accident cases, a special law applies to ensure that the pedestrian’s medical bills are covered, at least up to the amount covered under an applicable auto insurance policy. Under Pennsylvania law, a pedestrian who is injured in an accident involving a car can seek medical coverage by making a PIP (personal injury protection) claim. So, which insurance company pays the PIP claim?
Pennsylvania PIP coverage law lays out the order:
Under this law, a pedestrian who has their own car insurance policy would make a PIP claim under that policy. If the pedestrian doesn’t have their own policy or isn’t covered as a member of the household under someone else’s policy, then the policy of the car involved in the accident covers the PIP claim. This is the order, and there’s no way around it. Pennsylvania law is clear on this point. Many people injured in car accidents mistakenly believe that the at-fault driver is supposed to pay for their damages including medical bills. Pennsylvania PIP law is a special law that makes PIP benefits available regardless of fault. That’s why it’s mandatory on every car insurance policy.
Under Pennsylvania law, PIP covers:
The maximum amount covered depends on the PIP policy coverage amount. Under Pennsylvania law, the minimum required on every policy issued in the state is $5,000 (per person, per accident). Many PA residents purchase higher PIP coverage amounts, such as $10,000 or $50,000.
If the accident was caused by another driver, and in the majority of pedestrian accidents the driver of the car is usually at fault, the injured pedestrian can make a claim against the driver to recover for their losses and damages. Usually, a lawsuit will have to be filed.
Financial compensation in these types of lawsuits will almost always come from the at-fault driver’s auto insurance company, via a bodily injury liability claim. In essence, an injured pedestrian’s legal claim is an insurance claim against the at-fault driver’s car insurance company. Here’s how this works.
Every owner of a car registered in this state is required to purchase auto insurance. One type of mandatory coverage on every car insurance policy in PA is bodily injury liability coverage. This applies when the insured driver causes an auto accident, including a pedestrian accident, resulting in bodily injury to someone else. The insurance company basically says, “if you cause an accident, we’ll pay the injured victim up to the amount you purchased.”
Like PIP coverage, PA law sets a minimum amount of bodily injury liability coverage, $15,000 per person with a maximum of $30,000 per accident. Many PA residents purchase higher coverage amounts. Bodily injury liability coverage amounts of $100,000 or $300,000 are pretty common, and that’s just for individual or family policies. Commercial car insurance policies often carry coverage amounts of $1,000,000.
Our law firm represents victims of pedestrian accidents across Pennsylvania. Our team of lawyers has recovered over $200 million for our clients.
Pedestrians who are involved in auto accidents can suffer severe and life-altering injuries. Thankfully, Pennsylvania law lays out several advantages for these victims. Our attorneys will fight for your rights.
Paul Bucci, Esq.
Because construction sites are busy places, multiple parties may be held liable for a construction accident injury. Injured workers have the legal right to seek compensation for negligence committed by general contractors, subcontractors, owners, architects, etc.
“So Thankful” We could not have received better representation.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1100 Ludlow Street, Suite 300
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19107
(215) 399-9255