Case Results
$3.9 Million
Medical Malpractice – Failure to timely diagnose Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) resulting in blindness
This premature baby was born at 26 weeks gestation and was at high risk of ROP. The mother was advised that the baby’s eyes were mature. Mature eyes do not develop ROP. 2 months later the child was again examined and found to have Stage 5 ROP bilaterally (detached retinas).
$3.5 Million
Medical Malpractice – Failure to timely diagnose and treat Retinopathy of Prematurity resulting in blindness
This premature baby was born at 30 weeks gestation and was at risk for ROP. Communication errors occurred between medical providers and the mother. Time is of the essence in treating babies with serious ROP. The baby was not timely seen and went on to have stage 5 ROP bilaterally (detached retinas). Multiple surgeries were unsuccessful.
$3 Million
Welder’s flash eye injuries – construction site injury
Crane operator exposed to unprotected welder’s flash over time developed eye damage precluding him from working as a crane operator. Frye motion was successfully defeated.
$2.8 Million
Paratransit Negligence – failure to provide physician-ordered door-to-door passenger assistance
A 54-year-old female dialysis patient fell due to lack of assistance, resulting in a tri-malleolar fracture, three surgeries, eventual below-the-knee amputation, and placement in a nursing home.
$1.8 Million
Construction accident – building collapse due to poor wall condition
A building collapse caused by a weakened wall and excessive load on trusses injured workers. A subcontractor noticed bowing trusses but failed to take immediate corrective action. Over $500K in workers’ compensation benefits was also won.
$1.5 Million
Elevator accident – failure to level
A plaintiff tripped and fell on an elevator that failed to level, suffering multiple blunt trauma injuries requiring three surgeries and resulting in total disability of a 54‑year‑old. An additional $450K in workers’ compensation benefits was obtained.
$1.35 Million
Medical Malpractice – Failure to timely diagnose Phenylketonuria (PKU) in a newborn
The newborn screening failed to detect PKU. The child wasn’t diagnosed until over two years of age and suffered severe developmental delays. The defense argued the PKU was atypical, and the testing was properly performed.
$1.15 Million
Drowning of a 3‑year‑old – unprotected attractive nuisance
A 3‑year‑old child playing near an abandoned and unprotected waterway pier fell into the water and drowned after struggling for several minutes while others attempted a rescue.
$750,000
Negligent supervision of vocational students at a private school
An instructor left his class unsupervised in the hallway. A 16‑year‑old student planning to become an electrician suffered a severe box cutter injury to his right hand when another student attempted a prank, severing nerves. He now has permanent partial disability.
$450,000
Construction accident – trusses collapse
A crane operator struck temporarily set trusses, causing them to fall in domino fashion. The plaintiff, an undocumented carpenter, fell 12 feet to the ground, suffering closed head injuries, concussion syndrome, and facial and jaw fractures requiring surgery. Over $150K in workers’ compensation benefits was also won.
$450,000
Medical Malpractice – Delayed diagnosis of colon cancer
A single 68‑year‑old woman had iron-deficient anemia for over 18 years. Her physician never suggested or ordered colon cancer screening. She was diagnosed at stage IV with spread to her internal organs and died about six months later, survived by her two adult children.
$375,000
Construction site accident – vehicle backed blindly
A subcontractor backed his construction vehicle without a spotter or warning, striking the plaintiff and injuring his dominant shoulder. The plaintiff suffered permanent partial disability despite shoulder surgery. Over $250K in workers’ compensation benefits was also paid.
$300,000
Medical Malpractice – Delayed diagnosis of stroke
An unemployed 56‑year‑old man with high blood pressure was discharged from the emergency room without proper evaluation and later suffered a stroke, resulting in left‑sided impairment. Patient compliance issues complicated the case.
$300,000
Construction accident – trip and fall on scrap water pipe
The plaintiff tripped on a scrap water pipe and fell, suffering bilateral arm fractures requiring surgery. Over $200K in workers’ compensation benefits was paid.
$300,000
Pedestrian struck by commercial van
A 69‑year‑old female pedestrian was hit by a commercial van, causing multiple rib fractures. She required hospitalization, rehabilitation, and home health care.
$250,000
Premises liability – trip and fall on uneven sidewalk
A 70‑year‑old woman tripped on an uneven commercial sidewalk, suffering a shoulder fracture and requiring two surgeries.
$235,000
Tractor trailer accident
A 51‑year‑old tractor trailer driver was rear‑ended by another tractor trailer and a car in whiteout conditions on I‑80 in Northeast Pennsylvania. He required shoulder surgery and aggravated a prior neck injury, leaving him unable to return to work. Over $100K in workers’ compensation benefits was secured, and he later obtained Social Security Disability.
$225,000
SEPTA bus accident
A bus stopped short, causing a 58‑year‑old female home health aide to strike a bus pole and suffer a lumbar disc herniation. An additional $175K in workers’ compensation benefits was secured.
$220,000
Slip and fall on ice and snow
A slip on ice and snow resulted in a lumbar disc herniation requiring epidural injections. An additional $200K in workers’ compensation benefits was secured.
$200,000
Slip and fall on ice
Due to negligent snow removal by an apartment complex, a 58‑year‑old resident slipped on ice and suffered an ankle fracture requiring surgery, followed by a second surgery to remove painful hardware.
