Author: Todd Schoenhaus

Dan Jeck and Todd Schoenhaus Hit the Local Airwaves to Talk About the Law—and Philly Sports

Dan Jeck and Todd Schoenhaus recently tapped into their inner DJs, appearing live on separate local radio shows. Dan joined “Legal Talk with Jeff Nerenberg” on Philadelphia’s Talk 860 AM. Jeff is a personal injury attorney based in Philadelphia. Dan and Jeff talked about medical malpractice cases, litigating cases during the pandemic...

Determining Severity of a Traumatic Brain Injury

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Sustaining a traumatic brain injury is a serious and potentially life-altering event. Traumatic brain injuries, also known as TBIs, are often the result of sudden, rapid back-and-forth or side-to-side movement of the head caused by some form of jolt or thrust. This can cause severe damage to the sufferer’s brain cells, which can lead to significa...

Nancy Winkler and Todd Schoenhaus Discuss How to Litigate Prisoner Rights Cases

Eisenberg Winkler Jeck Schwartz Schoenhaus & Sherry, P.C., shareholder Nancy Winkler and partner Todd Schoenhaus participated in a webinar on December 11 titled, “On the Inside and Out: Excessive Force, Police Brutality and Prisoner Rights Cases.” The webinar, sponsored by the Pennsylvania Bar Institute, focused on strategies and techniq...

Two Verdicts With Eisenberg Winkler Jeck Schwartz Schoenhaus & Sherry, P.C. Recognized by The Legal Intelligencer

The Legal Intelligencer recognizes two verdicts won by Eisenberg Winkler Jeck Schwartz Schoenhaus & Sherry, P.C. in its list of top Pennsylvania verdicts and settlements for 2019.  Fred Eisenberg, and Todd Schoenhaus were recognized for their $24.8 million verdict; Todd and Joshua Schwartz were recognized for their $2.5 million verdict Both...

EWJ Legal Attorneys File Suit Against Amazon and Others After Amazon Delivery Vehicle Strikes and Kills Cyclist

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Eisenberg Winkler Jeck Schwartz Schoenhaus & Sherry, P.C. attorneys Stewart Eisenberg and Todd Schoenhaus recently filed a lawsuit in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas against Amazon, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, and a number of other companies after a van making Amazon deliveries struck and killed a cyclist. According to the complaint, on th...

Court Ruling Opens Door for PTSD to Be a Covered ‘Bodily Injury’ When Accompanied by Physical Injury

The Pennsylvania Superior Court has issued a stunning reversal on a lower court ruling that favored Travelers Insurance Company and its assertion that PTSD should not be a covered bodily injury. The reversal may have many accident victims wondering whether PTSD could be considered a bodily injury in their cases as well. According to court docume...

Understanding the Spike in Suicides for Pennsylvania Prison Inmates

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According to a report published by the CDC, suicide rates have risen over 30 percent since 1999. In Pennsylvania, the suicide rate has increased by 22 percent since 2008. While these numbers are troubling, there are segments of our population where the suicide rate is even higher. For example, the suicide rate for the Pennsylvania prison population...

Are Patients Being Misled About the Safety of Hospitals?

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An article published by the Wall Street Journal has questioned the integrity of the Joint Commission’s accreditation system. According to the article, the Joint Commission rarely revokes its seal of approval for hospitals who are not in compliance with federal safety rules. The Joint Commission is a nonprofit organization that accredits an estima...

Eisenberg Winkler Jeck Schwartz Schoenhaus & Sherry, P.C. Take on Richard Ferretti Shooting and Join Fight Against Police Brutality

After awaiting answers for over a year, the family of police shooting victim Richard Ferretti recently filed a lawsuit against the City of Philadelphia and three police officers for the wrongful shooting death of Richard last May. Eisenberg Winkler Jeck Schwartz Schoenhaus & Sherry, P.C., attorney Todd Schoenhaus is representing the Ferretti fa...

Richard Ferretti’s Family Continues to Fight for Justice Following Police Shooting

On May 4, 2016, a Philadelphia police officer fatally shot 52-year-old Richard Ferretti while he was searching for a parking spot in an area around St. Joseph’s University. Last November, we featured a detailed and extensive blog post about the Richard Ferretti police shooting. In addition, Philadelphia magazine did a piece on the story and now, ...