Medical malpractice can leave patients and families facing consequences they never expected. When a healthcare provider’s error causes harm so severe that it affects a patient’s daily life, work, independence, and future plans, the patient may have a valid catastrophic medical malpractice claim against the medical professionals responsible for ...
Category: Catastrophic Injury Articles
When Does Medical Malpractice Become Catastrophic?
The Role of Second Opinions in Preventing Catastrophic Injuries
Patients and families facing serious health concerns are often unsure of whether to proceed with a recommended treatment if it carries substantial risk. When the stakes are high, seeking a second opinion may do more than just provide clarity on your next steps. A second opinion serves as a proactive safeguard, offering a fresh set of eyes to review...
Eisenberg Winkler Jeck Schwartz Schoenhaus & Sherry, P.C. Secures Nearly $2,000,000 Settlement for Worker Crushed by Defective Equipment
After extensive litigation and just prior to trial, Eisenberg Winkler Jeck Schwartz Schoenhaus & Sherry, P.C. attorneys Dan Jeck and Josh Schwartz secured a confidential settlement of $1,950,000 for a client who suffered catastrophic, life-altering injuries in a preventable workplace accident. Our client was a happy, hardworking, and highly ...
The Role of Expert Witnesses in Catastrophic Injury Cases
When people work with a catastrophic injury lawyer to pursue compensation after an accident, their attorney must enlist an expert witness to help support their claim. These people are authorities who can explain complex medical topics in depositions or in court. They can provide expert testimony in catastrophic injury cases. Their assistance can be...
$976 Million Jury Verdict in Defective Seat Belt Case
On November 11, 2017, Francis Amagasu’s life changed forever when the seat belt in his 1992 Mitsubishi 3000GT failed to restrain him during a 45-mph rollover crash in Buckingham Township, Pennsylvania. As a result, he suffered catastrophic spinal cord injuries that left him unable to move his arms or legs. But almost exactly six years later, o...
March is Brain Injury Awareness Month
The Philadelphia injury lawyers of Eisenberg Winkler Jeck Schwartz Schoenhaus & Sherry, P.C., are no strangers to brain injuries. We have worked tirelessly to secure the compensation personal injury victims need after sustaining catastrophic injuries caused by negligent parties. We secured $24.8 million for our client who fell through a skyligh...
Determining Severity of a Traumatic Brain Injury
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...
Court Throws a Challenge Flag on Cowboy Fan’s $700,000 Verdict
A football fan may not see any of the $700,000 in damages awarded in a 2018 jury verdict against the Philadelphia Eagles over allegations of negligent security. The Pennsylvania Superior Court recently vacated the award in a ruling that “could prove instructive in other premises liability cases,” according to The Legal Intelligencer. Patrick...
How Did a Tire Blowout Result in the Largest Amputation Settlement in the Nation?
While driving her family in her Saturn Relay, a woman was forced off the road as a concrete mixer’s tire exploded. The tire blowout resulted in the tread becoming separated and left to dangerously remain on a busy highway. This led to the Saturn Relay crashing into the huge tread and eventually caused a rollover crash that left the woman’s daug...
Are Defective Guardrails Responsible for Deaths Nationwide?
Guardrails are supposed to save lives by helping absorb the impact forces during car accidents. Ironically, certain models of guardrails may increase the chances of death or serious injuries during collisions. Recent deaths across the country were reportedly caused by guardrails, such as the X-Lite. This telescoping guardrail system is manufactured...