We have obtained hundreds of millions of dollars in recoveries on behalf of our clients.
In the delivery room, time is of the essence. There are strict standards that obstetrician and gynecologic physicians follow to minimize the risk of harm to a newborn. If delivery is delayed, the consequences to the newborn and the family can be life-long. This case involved a delay delivering a baby, with catastrophic consequences for a young family. A multi-million dollar recovery was obtained.
Many athletes place themselves in harm’s way by the nature of the conduct they engage in. Whether professional or amateur, the facilities where they perform have obligations to provide a safe environment that meets industry standards. This case involved unreasonably dangerous conditions that resulted in catastrophic injuries. A multi-million dollar recovery was obtained.
When we undergo surgical operations, we are at the complete mercy of the surgical team. Most surgeries are completed without complications, but when intraoperative complications arise the effects can be dire. It is important that surgeons employ the safest techniques possible and that the necessary medical specialists are readily available to address surgical emergencies. This case involved a surgical emergency with catastrophic consequences. A multi-million dollar recovery was obtained.
Trucking companies and truck drivers are held to the highest vehicle operating standards. The size and weight of big-rig trucks make collisions with passenger vehicles incredibly dangerous. Truck drivers undergo specialized training with respect to safe vehicle operation. This case involved careless operation of a big-rig truck with life-altering consequences to a young family. A multi-million dollar recovery was obtained.
Doctors and nurses are trained about the “ABCs” – Airway, Breathing, Circulation. The first line of protection for any patient is maintaining their ability to breathe. If breathing is threatened, emergency medical care must be initiated immediately. This case involved an infection that threatened to compromise the patient’s airway. We worked with some of the most qualified experts in the country to establish that progression of airway difficulty led to significant injuries for the client. A multi-million dollar recovery was obtained.
Every parent knows that there is no more vulnerable time in life than caring for a newborn. Sometimes, newborns have difficulty in the days and weeks following their birth. It is important that parents act diligently in bringing concerns to the attention of their doctors and nurses. And when parents do, there are stringent professional standards that must be followed for the care and treatment of the newborn. This case involved a delay in diagnosing and treating a neurologic condition in a newborn that resulted in significant trauma. A multi-million dollar recovery was obtained.
If untreated, the effects of an acute post-operative surgical infection can be devastating. In the post-operative period it is important that both patient and physician are assessing the surgical area for signs of infection. The longer the delay in diagnosing an infection and utilizing the standard treatments and medication, the more difficult it becomes to eliminate the infection from the body. This case involved a significant delay, with serious consequences. A multi-million dollar recovery was obtained for the client.
The spinal cord is one of the most sensitive structures of the human body. Medical treatment that occurs at or around the spinal cord must be approached with careful precision. If the technique is overly aggressive spinal cord injury can ensue, with serious consequences. This case involved injury to a spinal cord with neurologic complications, including paralysis. A multi-million dollar recovery was obtained.
Many states, including Pennsylvania, impose legal requirements and standards for the responsible service of alcohol by restaurants, bars, and nightclubs. Those entities whose business involves use of a liquor license are duty-bound to abide by the liquor liability code (dram shop). Overserving alcohol can lead to dangerous behavior. This case involved intoxicated minors who engaged in conduct that changed the lives of several families. A multi-million dollar recovery was obtained.
Medical devices can present dangers to patients. Our laws emphasize the importance that the manufacturers of such devices maintain best practices to eliminate unreasonable risks of harm. This case involved a defective medical device, which caused serious injury to the client. A multi-million dollar recovery was obtained.
Our society charges its police with the paramount responsibility of protecting and serving our communities. In the course of their work, it is too easy for police officers to abuse their power and the consequences can be catastrophic. In this matter, a young husband/father suffered a sudden change in behavior and both police and emergency medical personnel were alerted. In attempting to restrain this father to get him medical attention, this individual was positioned in a manner that compromised his ability to breathe, which he was able to communicate to the responders. He was ignored and the outcome was tragic for a young family. A confidential resolution was reached.
Our society charges its police with the paramount responsibility of protecting and serving our communities. In the course of their work, it is too easy for police officers to abuse their power and the consequences can be catastrophic. In this matter, a young husband/father suffered a sudden change in behavior and both police and emergency medical personnel were alerted. In attempting to restrain this father to get him medical attention, this individual was positioned in a manner that compromised his ability to breathe, which he was able to communicate to the responders. He was ignored and the outcome was tragic for a young family. A confidential resolution was reached.
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