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
Whatever your legal situation, our attorneys have the experience, empathy, resources and skill needed to secure a just financial compensation. We understand your challenges and want to help and will be guiding you every step of the way. Our only goal is to see you and your family made whole.
Jeffrey Laffey, Founding Partner
Our attorneys are committed to providing excellent client-focused representation and obtaining the best results possible in personal injury cases, including work injuries and crime victim cases. Results matter! Our firm has been recognized as one of the best law firms in Pennsylvania by U.S. News & World Report. We have been recognized by various independent organizations as “Top Rated Personal Injury Attorney” by Super Lawyers and as Best of the Bar by Philadelphia Business Journal.
According to the US Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are about 4,000 work related deaths each year in the United States. In Pennsylvania, alone, about 200 workers are killed in work accidents each year. Many jobs are dangerous, but the construction industry is one of the most dangerous.
Pennsylvania and New Jersey construction accident law and OSHA heavily regulate construction safety, but workers still suffer serious injuries and find themselves in situations requiring legal assistance. If an employer or site owner violates any of the construction laws in Philadelphia, PA or NJ, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries, which includes medical expense coverage and lost wages compensation. Who is liable for the cost of your injury can depend on many factors, and it’s important to have an experienced personal injury lawyer on your side.
Premises liability essentially means liability for an accident that occurs on the premises. This applies to both private and public places, like shopping malls, restaurants, etc.
Premises liability cases usually involve accidents such as slip and falls, and can be notoriously difficult to deal with. You must be able to prove that the property owner or manager was aware of a safety issue on their property and acted negligently in providing appropriate warning or clean-up of the situation.
Private property owners can be held liable too. For example, a homeowner may be held liable for failing to repair a defective step or sidewalk.
Victims of crime often suffer serious, short and long term injures, not only the immediate physical injuries, but also the long lasting mental or emotional trauma. Victims of crime can and often do succeed in obtaining financial compensation for their injuries. However, many crime victims simply do not know of their right to seek justice in the civil arena and may conclude their search for justice at the end of the criminal case. In many instances, the parties held responsible for a crime include not only the criminal defendant, but also businesses, landlords, daycare centers, schools, and more.
Victims can and do succeed in obtaining civil justice in every type of case: priest/clergy molestation and abuse, child molestation, sexual assaults, muggings, workplace assaults, etc. It is important to have an experienced crime victims’ injury lawyer to review the facts of the crime to determine liability of others.
Related: Access to the Courts in Child Sex Abuse Cases – Pennsylvania Legislation Update 2017
It’s up to those who manufacture, market or sell products and devices to provide adequate safety features and literature, and adhere to manufacturing standards for the safety of consumers. If you were harmed or injured by a faulty or sub-standard product, you are protected by federal and state law and could be entitled to compensation for your injury. There may be negligence, fraud, and inadequate safety on the part of the manufacturer or distributor. In serious injury cases, it is vital to speak with an experienced attorney regarding a product liability lawsuit.
Medical malpractice cases involve any situation where a doctor or other health care provider behaves negligently, resulting in patient injury or wrongful death. Medical costs are substantial and can very quickly become a burden if you are a victim of medical malpractice, and in Pennsylvania there is a limited period during which you can file a malpractice suit – this makes it key to speak with an experienced malpractice attorney right away.
“Excellent Service” Paul’s team had the answers when things got tough.
Car accidents are all too common, and tragically often involve innocent victims. If you or a loved one has been involved in a car accident, you probably know all too well the emotional and financial hardship that can result. If you have been injured in a car accident involving a driver who was found to be over the legal limit for alcohol, or a driver who was simply behaving negligently, you are likely entitled to compensation. Dealing with insurance companies can be difficult on your own. Having a trusted attorney on your side to guide you through this stressful time is essential.
Our attorneys are licensed in multiple states including Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Delaware and West Virginia. If our lawyers are not licensed in your state, we can work with a local lawyer to handle the case by obtaining special court admission (pro hac vice).
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