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
Despite federal laws and OHSA regulations designed to prevent dock and marine terminal accidents, dock workers and terminal workers are injured in accidents every day. In many situations, those accidents can be fatal or result in catastrophic, life-altering injuries.
The most common types of dock and marine terminal accidents/injuries happen as a result of:
Dock and marine terminal workers who are seriously injured in work accidents may be able to obtain financial compensation over and above Longshore and Harbor workers’ compensation. Unfortunately, most injured dock and terminal workers only make workers’ compensation claims because they are unaware of additional rights to compensation they may have against additional 3rd party entities. These 3rd parties may be held liable to pay for an injured worker’s injuries and damages, including pain and suffering, past and future medical bills and/or past and future wage loss. Let the lawyers at Laffey Bucci Kent (LBK) evaluate your case and inform you of all of your potential legal remedies.
In dock and marine terminal worker injury cases the potentially liable 3rd parties often include:
For example: a shipping container company, equipment management company or even the dock or marine terminal itself may be liable for causing a work accident. In a typical dock or marine terminal injury lawsuit, multiple parties may be found responsible and have to pay a share of the injured worker’s damages.
Therefore, it is vital to speak to us as experienced dock and marine terminal work accident lawyers as soon as possible to determine the potential responsibility of all those that are at fault. You may be entitled to financial compensation for medical bills, lost wages and pain and suffering.
The passion that our work injury lawyers bring to helping injured workers in dock or marine terminal accidents is unmatched. Our firm’s partners and associates come from families of union workers. Managing partner Jeffrey Laffey comes from a family of union carpenters in Philadelphia and has spent his entire career helping injured workers get compensated for their work injuries.
Our attorneys are recognized as top rated lawyers by Super Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers, Best of the Philadelphia Bar, Lawyers’ Top 40 Under 40 and Best Lawyers in America, among others. Our attorneys have been recognized as “Top Rated Personal Injury Lawyers in Philadelphia” by Super Lawyers magazine.
If you or a loved one has been seriously injured or killed in a dock or marine terminal accident contact our experienced and highly rated lawyers for a free confidential consultation at (800) 220-7600 or 215-399-9255.
"Workplace safety should ALWAYS be the #1 priority on a construction site. Unfortunately we've seen plenty of contractors value profit over safety. When this happens our lawyers hold these contractors accountable. Our attorneys understand the serious challenges faced by injured workers on a daily basis. A severe workplace injury can leave you out of work and facing significant financial and emotional stressors. We love what we do because what we do is help deserving people who have been terribly harmed."
Jeffrey Laffey, Founding Partner
At Laffey, Bucci & Kent, we have seen accidents at docks and marine terminals occur due to various factors, such as:
Dock and marine terminal accidents can result in various injuries. Some common injuries seen at Laffey, Bucci & Kent include:
If you have been injured in a dock or marine terminal accident, the experienced attorneys at Laffey, Bucci & Kent can assist you by:
If you are involved in a dock or marine terminal accident, take the following steps:
The statute of limitations for filing a workers’ compensation claim or personal injury lawsuit varies depending on your jurisdiction. In some cases, you may have as little as one year or up to several years to file a claim. It is essential to consult with an experienced attorney, like those at Laffey, Bucci & Kent, to ensure you meet all filing deadlines and protect your right to compensation.
“Straight Shooter” Jeff was a lifesaver.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1100 Ludlow Street, Suite 300
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19107
(215) 399-9255