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
Out of all cities in Pennsylvania, the highest numbers of auto accidents occur in the city limits of Philadelphia. However, it’s not clear exactly how many vehicle accidents occur in Philadelphia each year. According to data obtained by Azavea Altas from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, there were over 53,000 car accidents in the Philadelphia city limits from 2008 to 2012. On average, that’s roughly 13,250 car accidents in Philadelphia per year. Broken down, that’s almost 40 car accidents per day, over 250 accidents per week or roughly 1,100 accidents per month.
Related: How to Request a Traffic Accident Police Report in Philadelphia
However, according to the Philadelphia Police Department, about 70,000 vehicle accidents in Philadelphia occur each year (source: http://www.phila.gov/records/pdfs/FactSheets/policeReportsWebSite.pdf). That’s a vastly different number than the number reported by Azavea Atlas. Despite the disparity, what’s clear is that car accidents in Philadelphia are very common.
Hotspots for accidents include Route 1 (Roosevelt Boulevard), all major highways (I-476, I-95, I-76), and major roads like Market Street and Broad Street. In addition, certain neighborhoods or areas see an influx of specific types of accidents. For example, there is a high rate of bicycle accidents in the University City or west Philadelphia area. Roosevelt Boulevard sees a high number of aggressive driving accidents.
Many residents of Philadelphia and residents from out of state (i.e., New Jersey, New York, etc.) are often confused about their legal rights and the incredibly complex insurance process. Between getting medical bills paid, opening a property damage claim and worrying about lost pay or wages, an injured auto accident victim often feels overwhelmed. Coupled with physical injuries, the weeks and months after an auto accident can feel like a nightmare.
Below you will find car accident information and resources for residents of Philadelphia and Pennsylvania who are injured in car accidents. See: What to do After a Car Accident in Philadelphia – By a Philly Car Accident Lawyer
Be sure to have your policy number ready.
Allstate | 800.255.7828 |
Geico | 800.841.3000 |
Liberty Mutual | 800-2CLAIMS (800.225.2467) |
Progressive | 855.347.3898 |
State Farm | 800-STATE-FARM (800.782.8332) |
You have a duty to cooperate with your own insurance company. This helps speed up the claims process, especially the PIP (Personal Injury Protection) claims process. However, you are under no obligation whatsoever to speak to or otherwise cooperate with the insurance company of any other person involved in the accident. In fact, you should refrain from speaking to an opposing insurance company (i.e., insurance company of the at-fault driver) without first consulting with a lawyer.
In many cases, an injured driver or passenger will have to file a car accident lawsuit in Philadelphia to obtain fair financial compensation for their injuries and resulting damages, such as lost pay or wages. The Philadelphia court system sees a high number of car accident lawsuits every day. That’s why the local system divides car accident cases into two main categories: compulsory arbitration and major jury. Compulsory arbitration auto accident cases are those in which the injuries and damages are valued at $50,000 or less. These cases are fast-tracked through the system and are required to be submitted to a panel of arbitrators. However, cases not resolved via compulsory arbitration will go through the normal court system.
Major jury cases are those in which the injuries and damages are valued over $50,000. They are filed in the Court of Common Pleas for Philadelphia County. Under local court procedures, most auto accident lawsuits are assigned to a specific track, the expedited track. Cases on the expedited track are usually scheduled for trial inside of 1 year, from the time they are filed.
Pennsylvania car accident law is very complex. It takes years to develop enough skill and expertise to handle these kinds of cases correctly. Therefore, when looking to hire an accident lawyer for your Philadelphia car accident, make sure the lawyer has enough experience handling all types of auto accident cases (pedestrian, motorcycle, truck, etc.).
Reputation is key. Opposing insurance companies will research your lawyer and identify prior cases the lawyer has worked on. If the lawyer has a bad reputation, or worse, has had prior ethics complaints, find someone else. Call the Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania at 717-231-3380 to find out whether a lawyer is in good standing.
Lastly, before making a decision to hire the lawyer, you should speak to at least 2 prior auto accident clients. The lawyer you’re considering should be able to provide you with the names and contact info of at least 2-3 prior auto accident clients. You want to be sure that the lawyer will treat you with respect and return your calls. You are the boss, don’t let a lawyer treat you as though you are anything less.
Car accidents can change lives in an instant. Our attorneys have built a record of success against insurance companies small and large. We have the experience you need to pursue your case with confidence.
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.
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