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
Each year, millions of children in the U.S. make trips to the emergency room. In fact, according to data collected by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), there are over 33 million visits to the ER each year by people aged 18 and under. Of the total number of ER visits, nearly 12 million or 35% are related to an injury.
Related: Liability for Medical Bills After a Child Sports Injury Accident in Pennsylvania or New Jersey [February 27, 2017. How do medical bills get paid after a child sports injury in PA or NJ? Learn about potential sources of insurance coverage and legal claims.]
The CDC has also found that roughly 12,000 kids aged 0-19 die each year due to unintentional injuries. To put that number into perspective, that’s about 33 children each day. Top causes of child injuries include:
A look at child injury data from 2014 reveals that 1,083 children died in auto crashes and 647 died due to drowning. Nearly 1,200 children died due to suffocation, the vast majority of which (991) were infants under the age of 1.
Hands down, auto accidents is the top cause of child injuries. This includes pedestrian accidents and bicycle accidents. Auto accident related injuries are highest for older children, those between 15 to 19 years of age.
Fall accidents remain one of the top causes of nonfatal injuries for children under the age of 15. In fact, each year, nearly 3 million children visit the ER due to injuries from a fall accident. With respect to young children under the age of 1, falls account for more than 50% of all nonfatal injuries. Older children often sustain injuries due to falls at a playground and falls sustained during sports. For example, a child playing basketball may get hit hard, fall over and break an ankle or wrist.
Unfortunately, many children who have valid legal claims will never seek legal recourse, simply because their parents are misinformed or choose not to take legal action.
Parents whose children are seriously injured in an accident often don’t know whether their child has any legal rights to compensation, which they often do. In the aftermath of a serious injury, parents focus on their child and may not be thinking of preserving their child’s legal rights to compensation.
Oftentimes, individuals and companies may be held liable for a child’s injury. Common parties in a child injury case include property owners and businesses. Under the laws of Pennsylvania and New Jersey, children are entitled to compensation when another party was negligent in causing an accident. It’s crucial for parents to pursue all avenues to ensure that their child is compensated for medical bills, future medical care needs and pain and suffering.
Related: Philadelphia Businesses Must Secure Buildings to Avoid Liability for Child/Teen Accidents [This article discusses a business’ duty to secure buildings and avoid liability for pedestrian or bystander injuries. Failing to secure property in the face of a known risk will subject a property owner to liability.]
Laffey, Bucci & Kent handles a variety of child injury cases including auto accidents, sports accidents, playground accidents, and defective product injuries. Our attorneys have over 50 years of experience representing residents of Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
Injuries sustained during childhood can lead to lifelong impairments. Our attorneys will fight for maximum compensation, so your child has a clear road to recovery. We are here to help.
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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