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
Carbon monoxide poisonings account for nearly 200 deaths each year in the U.S. That’s about 4 people each week. If not fatal, carbon monoxide poisonings can cause brain injuries with long-lasting or permanent symptoms. Each year, in addition to the number of deaths, thousands of people are treated in U.S. emergency rooms for carbon monoxide poisonings.
In the last few years, there have been several high profile cases of carbon monoxide deaths. For example, a restaurant manager died due to carbon monoxide poisoning at a restaurant in an upscale Long Island mall in 2014.
While these types of situations may seem like freak accidents, the unfortunate reality is that carbon monoxide poisoning injuries and deaths are 100% preventable. States have begun to pass laws requiring carbon monoxide alarms in certain types of buildings, usually apartment complexes and hotels. Click here for Pennsylvania’s 2013 carbon monoxide alarm law, which only applies to multi-family dwellings.
Furnaces, heaters, and generators are probably the most common sources of carbon monoxide. Poisonings occur in both residences and businesses, like hotels, restaurants, etc. Improper venting is a major cause of carbon monoxide poisonings. Leaks in vents and exhaust pipes can cause carbon monoxide poisoning. In addition, improper design can lead to issues in venting. For instance, a hotel pool pump placed near an air supply vent can cause carbon monoxide to be recycled into the hotel’s air supply.
Prevention is key. To prevent residential carbon monoxide poisonings, homeowners should install carbon monoxide detectors, which should be operated and tested according to the manufacturer’s instructions. To prevent commercial carbon monoxide poisonings at places like hotels and restaurants, property owners and businesses should be sure to have at least annual checks of all fuel burning equipment. In addition, businesses should install carbon monoxide detectors. Some states require certain businesses like hotels to install carbon monoxide detectors.
Individuals who are victims of carbon monoxide poisonings and surviving family members of those who died due to carbon monoxide poisonings have legal rights to receive compensation.
This area of law is commonly known as premises liability, i.e., the liability of a person or business entity for an injury or accident on the premises. Unlike more complex areas of personal injury law like medical malpractice, injured plaintiffs only need to prove ordinary negligence. As a general rule, ordinary negligence is usually defined as the failure to do something that should have been done or doing something that another reasonable person would not do.
Review of Injury Lawyer Paul Bucci (in a Carbon Monoxide Injury Case)
“I had the pleasure of working with him on a very complex case involving carbon monoxide poisoning at a large hotel in the Philadelphia area. During depositions, it was apparent that Paul knew as much about the operations and engineering as did the defense witnesses.”
However, carbon monoxide poisoning lawsuits are not simple cases. In fact, they are often incredibly complex because they typically involve different theories against different parties. In carbon monoxide cases, multiple parties may be held liable, in addition to the businesses where the incidents occurred. This includes machinery/equipment manufacturers, architectural firms, etc.
A typical carbon monoxide injury lawsuit may involve a premises liability claim against the business establishment, a defective products claim against a product manufacturer, and a negligent maintenance claim against an outside contractor.
For example, in a hotel carbon monoxide poisoning case, there is evidence that the hotel’s maintenance company failed to conduct semi-annual inspections of a furnace used for heating the hotel’s rooms. Due to that failure, a leak in an exhaust pipe goes unnoticed. As a result, several hotel guests die of carbon monoxide poisoning. Here, both the hotel and the hotel’s maintenance company may be held liable for the carbon monoxide poisoning injuries and deaths. In addition, if there is evidence of a defect in the vent system, the furnace manufacturer may also be held liable.
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Proving negligence will require aid from a skilled and knowledgeable injury lawyer, someone with experience handling cases involving complex machinery and equipment. These cases often involve specifications from architects and equipment manufacturers as well as complex contracts between the parties. Only an experienced lawyer can review these documents and find key pieces of evidence to present on behalf of an injured plaintiff.
Under the laws of most states, including Pennsylvania and New Jersey, injured individuals can receive financial compensation for the following:
In addition, spouses of injured parties may recover under what is referred to as a loss of consortium claim. These claims are reserved for cases where an injured party’s spouse suffers as well, due to the injury/accident. For example, in a carbon monoxide poisoning case, a husband suffers a permanent brain injury that leaves him largely unable to care for himself. His wife now has to handle all of the household duties, child care, etc. In addition, the relationship suffers profoundly due to the brain injury. Here, the wife has a derivative claim for loss of consortium; it derives from the initial incident.
If you or a loved one has been seriously hurt or killed due to carbon monoxide poisoning in Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey or New York, contact our experienced, highly rated injury attorneys for a free, confidential consultation.
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Carbon monoxide deaths are tragic, but most of these accidents could have been prevented. Despite strong regulations, many businesses continue to put their customers and employees at risk. We are here to help.
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