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As a proud legal advocate for Pennsylvania injury victims, I fight for my clients’ rights and have settled a variety of challenging cases, ensuring fair compensation for those who have suffered harm due to negligence or misconduct. From dog attacks to car accidents, each case victory highlights my unwavering dedication to securing the best possible outcomes. Explore the details of these cases below to learn more about my team’s track record of success in delivering justice and obtaining significant settlements without prolonged litigation.
Client was a driver involved in an accident. Once his first lawyer put the at-fault driver on notice of the injury claim, that driver did nothing—didn’t report it to his insurance company and when his insurance company tried to get his cooperation, he ignored them. When an insured ignores their insurance company, that insurance company can deny the claim for “lack of cooperation.” That happened here, and the client’s first lawyer dropped the case, since there was now no insurance to go after. Client calls me, and I decided to file a lawsuit to see what happens. Once the uncooperative other driver was served the lawsuit, I wrote him a letter, directing him to finally cooperate, which he miraculously did. The insurance company reversed the original denial of coverage, and settled for the policy limits.
Tenant owned a dog that escaped through a hole in the fenced-in yard. I sent a letter to the tenant asking for her renter’s insurance information, and she told me she didn’t have that. I decided to then put the landlord on notice of the incident, arguing that even though it wasn’t his dog, the incident would not have occurred had he kept the fence in good repair. The tenant told me that she had complained to her landlord about the problem with the fence, and he did nothing to correct it. The landlord’s insurance company denied the claim, arguing it was not their insured’s dog. I sued the landlord under a simple negligence theory arguing that had the fence been fixed properly, the dog could not have escaped. After a 3 day jury trial, the jury agreed and returned a very favorable verdict for my client.
Female neighbor went next-door to hand-over a mis-delivered package. As soon as the neighbor opened the front door, a German Shepherd lunged and bit my client in the face. She was immediately taken by her husband to the ER, but the injury was too complex for them to handle. So they had to go to another hospital with a plastic surgeon on staff, and she was taken right into surgery where they stitched the wound. This dog had had other incidents and because this was incident #3, the judge ordered the dog to be put down. The homeowner’s carrier was not making fair offers, so I filed a lawsuit. Once defense counsel got involved, he was able to convince the carrier to pay way more than they were thinking. An amount that was fair under the circumstances. Often a defense lawyer is able to get things done that an adjuster cannot. And this was one of those times. Very pleasing result.
Amazon driver just handed a package to the customer. As he was walking back to his vehicle, a Pit Bull came from behind the house and chased the driver all the way to his car. Unfortunately, the driver could not get away from the dog, who bit him on the buttocks very badly. The dog owner had to get the dog away with a baseball bat. The wounds were so deep that the ER had to place stitches (which is very rare for a dog bite because they want it to drain so it doesn’t get infected). Several months later, the wounds had healed nicely, but there was still scarring. Good settlement for the injury–and it’s not what the injury was at the moment of the attack–it’s all about what the healed injury looks like. And usually those 2 pictures are very different.
Settlement against Home Depot: Contractor was getting materials for a job. He reached for some wood when suddenly the entire pile of wood fell onto his back and shoulders. My investigation revealed that the wood was not secured properly-according to Home Depot policies and procedures. After 1 year of physical therapy and a looming lawsuit, Home Depot settled.
SEPTA settlement: 63 year old woman was attempting to board the bus when the driver closed the doors on her, then accelerating while she was being dragged. The other passengers were yelling for the driver to stop, which he finally did after almost 1 block. A SEPTA supervisor arrived at the scene, as well as the ambulance which transported her to Pennsylvania Hospital. She was discharged that night, after which she started physical therapy. An MRI revealed a herniated disc. The claim settled 15 months after the accident.
$500,000.00 dog bite settlement. A realtor was meeting a homeowner to discuss a potential listing when their German Shepherd entered the kitchen and suddenly bit her in the face. She was taken by ambulance to the ER for stitches and later underwent three plastic surgeries. A small scar remained on her cheek. The case settled for full policy limits.
$100,000.00 settlement. A husband and wife were rear-ended on their motorcycle while stopped. Both were thrown from the bike and taken to the ER by ambulance. They later received physical and injection therapy for over a year. I settled the case for the $100,000.00 policy limits—twice.
$30,000.00 SEPTA settlement. A passenger was injured when her bus struck another SEPTA bus. She did not visit the ER but began chiropractic care for 14 months. An MRI showed a bulging disc. Following therapy, her condition improved significantly. Strong result for a Philadelphia SEPTA injury case.
$50,000.00 jury verdict in Bucks County. A man was sitting on his front porch reading when his neighbor’s dog ran over and attacked him, causing multiple chest and torso lacerations. He sought treatment at urgent care the next day. No scarring and minimal treatment followed. Great result for a relatively minor case.
$100,000.00 settlement. Tenant entered an elevator where another resident’s dog bit her dominant hand and would not release until the owner intervened. She went to the ER, where the wound was cleaned but didn’t need stitches. A visible 3″ scar remained. Laser resurfacing was recommended to improve its appearance.
$80,000.00 settlement in Philadelphia County. A 32-year-old woman was walking back to her vehicle after completing a DoorDash delivery when a dog ran out from the house and bit her on the back of the thigh. The bite broke the skin but didn’t require stitches or plastic surgery. Despite the relatively minor injury, I secured a settlement far above what trial might have awarded.
$50,000.00 settlement with SEPTA. Passenger on a bus that swerved to avoid an oncoming vehicle but clipped the rear bumper of that vehicle. The oncoming vehicle fled the scene (referred to as a “phantom vehicle”), and was not captured on video. SEPTA argued this was an “Uninsured Motorist” claim with a $15,000.00 cap. I disagreed and sued, arguing the SEPTA driver was more at fault. At deposition, the driver admitted to speeding and failing to react in time. The case settled the next day.
$130,000.00 settlement with Taco Bell. Client went to use the men’s room and encountered an employee already using the toilet, having failed to lock the door. The employee immediately assaulted the client, causing a back injury. The employee fled the scene but was later arrested. The case settled very quickly for a substantial amount.
$100,000.00 settlement. A 15-year-old autistic minor was assaulted by his transport driver. Upon returning home, the mother saw signs of injury and contacted the facility and police. I located insurance coverage and settled for a significant amount under the circumstances.
$75,000.00 verdict. Client was a passenger in an Uber that was rear-ended by a drunk driver. Treated for 9 months for soft tissue injuries. The insurance company offered $15,000.00, which was rejected. A lawsuit was filed, and the jury awarded $75,000.00, stating they wanted to send a message to the drunk driver.
$500,000.00 mediation award in Berks County. Client fell on black ice in a parking lot 26 hours after a snowstorm, suffering a pelvis fracture and concussion. Multiple parties denied responsibility, including the HOA and snow removal contractors. After two years of litigation, mediation resulted in a strong settlement, with contributions from all parties.
$135,000.00 settlement with SEPTA. Client exited a SEPTA train at Jefferson Station and tripped over a slightly raised floor panel, falling face-first onto the platform. The next day, a hospital diagnosed a foot fracture. SEPTA initially denied the claim, but internal testimony revealed mechanical issues with the floor latch. After rejecting a $50,000.00 offer, the case settled for $135,000.00 on the eve of trial.
$850,000.00 settlement. Client was operating her vehicle on the PA Turnpike when she was rear-ended by a commercial truck. The driver, who spoke no English, attempted to offer her cash at the scene. Client later went to the hospital with severe back pain, and an x-ray revealed a neck fracture that required fusion surgery. The insurance company denied coverage, citing a 30-day accident reporting clause. A lawsuit was filed in Philadelphia County, and I argued the trucking company had substantial business there. The case ultimately settled for the full $850,000.00 policy limits.
$250,000.00 settlement. A FedEx driver had just delivered a package when a German Shepherd ran up behind him and latched onto his arm, dragging him to the ground. The dog owner intervened, but the driver sustained deep bite wounds requiring stitches and surgery. Case settled without litigation for $250,000.00.
$200,000.00 settlement. A woman in her 50s was walking back to her car after an outdoor concert when her leg dropped into a deep hole near the parking lot. EMS had to extract her. She required skin grafting surgery and follow-up care for over a year. The property owner denied liability, but after filing suit and completing depositions, the case settled for $200,000.00, paid by the City of Philadelphia and an outside contractor.
$200,000.00 settlement. An Uber Eats driver approached a front door when two Akitas suddenly ran out and attacked him, causing serious injuries to his legs, torso, and arms. He was taken to the ER and later underwent plastic surgery. The case settled for policy limits without litigation.
$100,000.00 settlement. A 5-year-old girl was visiting a neighbor when their dog suddenly attacked, biting off the tip of her finger. The family had visited many times before without incident. The case settled after a lawsuit for the full $100,000.00 policy limits.
$185,000.00 settlement. A passenger was boarding a SEPTA bus when the doors suddenly closed, crushing him between them. Fellow passengers pried the doors open. He was taken to the ER and diagnosed with a shoulder fracture and soft tissue injuries. SEPTA claimed he tried to jump on while doors were closing and denied the claim. A lawsuit was filed and eventually settled for $185,000.00.
$100,000.00 settlement. An Amazon delivery driver approached a home when the owner’s Pit Bull ran from the garage and attacked him. He suffered a serious leg injury requiring stitches and plastic surgery. The homeowner’s insurance paid the $100,000.00 policy limits without litigation.
$100,000.00 settlement. A motorist was rear-ended on I-95 by a speeding vehicle. The impact caused both vehicles to flip. The at-fault driver was arrested for DUI. The victim required surgery with a rod placed in his leg. The case settled for the $100,000.00 policy limits, plus an additional $100,000.00 from the victim’s Underinsured Motorist Coverage.
$100,000.00 settlement. Two neighbors shared a backyard fence. One day, the dog from the other side broke through and attacked the neighbor while she was sitting on her porch. There had been prior complaints about the dog’s aggression. The woman suffered severe injuries to her dominant hand. The homeowner’s insurance paid the full $100,000.00 policy limits.
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