Personal Injury Law
When you've been injured due to someone else's negligence, you need experienced advocates who understand the complexities of personal injury law and will fight tirelessly for the compensation you deserve.
The Four Pillars of Personal Injury Law
Personal injury law is built on four fundamental principles that form the foundation of every successful claim. Understanding these pillars helps explain how we build strong cases for our clients.
1
Duty of Care
Every person has a legal obligation to act with reasonable care to avoid causing harm to others. This foundational principle establishes the baseline standard of behavior expected in society.
2
Breach of Duty
When someone fails to meet the standard of care required, they have breached their duty. This breach can occur through action or inaction that falls below reasonable standards.
3
Causation
There must be a direct link between the breach of duty and the harm suffered. We must prove both factual causation (but-for test) and legal causation (foreseeability).
4
Damages
The injured party must have suffered actual harm - physical, emotional, or financial. Damages can include medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and future losses.
Car Accidents
Motor vehicle accidents are among the leading causes of personal injury in Pennsylvania. Our experienced team handles all types of car accidents, from minor fender-benders to catastrophic collisions.
Rear-End Collisions
The most common type of accident, often resulting in whiplash and other soft tissue injuries.
Head-On Collisions
Among the most severe accidents, frequently causing catastrophic injuries or fatalities.
Side-Impact Crashes
T-bone accidents that can cause serious injuries, especially to passengers on the impact side.
Multi-Vehicle Accidents
Complex crashes involving multiple vehicles with shared liability and extensive damages.
Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcyclists face unique risks on Pennsylvania roads. Despite following all safety protocols, riders are vulnerable to serious injuries when other drivers fail to share the road responsibly.
Visibility Issues
Motorcycles are less visible to other drivers, leading to intersection and lane-change accidents.
Road Hazards
Potholes, debris, and poor road conditions pose greater risks to motorcyclists than car drivers.
Lack of Protection
Without the protective shell of a car, motorcyclists face more severe injuries in accidents.
Trucking Accidents
Commercial truck accidents often result in catastrophic injuries due to the massive size and weight of these vehicles. These cases involve complex federal regulations and multiple potentially liable parties.
1
Driver Fatigue
Long hours and tight deadlines can lead to drowsy driving and impaired judgment.
2
Improper Loading
Overloaded or improperly secured cargo can cause accidents and increase injury severity.
3
Maintenance Issues
Poor vehicle maintenance can lead to brake failures, tire blowouts, and other mechanical problems.
4
Company Pressure
Unrealistic delivery schedules may encourage unsafe driving practices and regulatory violations.
Medical Malpractice
When medical professionals fail to provide the standard of care expected in their field, patients can suffer serious harm. Medical malpractice cases require extensive medical knowledge and expert testimony to prove negligence.
Surgical Errors
Wrong-site surgery, retained instruments, anesthesia complications, and post-operative infections.
Misdiagnosis
Failure to diagnose, delayed diagnosis, or incorrect diagnosis leading to improper treatment.
Medication Errors
Wrong medications, incorrect dosages, harmful drug interactions, and pharmacy mistakes.
Birth Injuries
Injuries to mother or child during pregnancy, labor, or delivery due to medical negligence.
Premises Liability
Property owners have a legal obligation to maintain safe conditions for visitors. When they fail to address known hazards or provide adequate warnings, injuries can occur.
Slip and Fall
Injuries from wet floors, uneven surfaces, poor lighting, or inadequate warning signs.
Inadequate Security
Assaults or crimes occurring due to insufficient security measures on the property.
Dog Bites
Injuries from animal attacks where the owner failed to properly control or restrain their pet.
Swimming Pool Accidents
Drownings and injuries from unsecured pools, defective equipment, or lack of supervision.
Why Choose O'Brien Coleman & Wright for Your Personal Injury Case?
Decades of Experience
Our team has successfully handled thousands of personal injury cases since 1975, securing millions in settlements and verdicts.
No Fee Unless We Win
We work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you don't pay attorney fees unless we recover compensation for you.
Personalized Attention
Every client receives individual attention from our experienced attorneys, not just paralegals or case managers.
Get the Compensation You Deserve
If you've been injured due to someone else's negligence, don't wait to seek legal representation. Pennsylvania has strict time limits for filing personal injury claims. Contact us today for a free consultation to discuss your case.
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