Personal Injury & Death Law Firm - PA, OH, WV

Our Pittsburgh lawyers represent people and their families who have been seriously injured or killed in accidents in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Ohio.

Based in Pittsburgh, we represent people, and their families, in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Ohio, who have been seriously injured or killed in all types of accidents (such as automobile accidents, industrial accidents, mining accidents), civil rights cases (such as excessive force, Section 1983, and wrongful death claims), and consumer protection litigation (including defective products, violations of state unfair or deceptive trade practices acts and federal antitrust laws). 

Product Liability Claims

We represent people seriously injured or killed by defective products and equipment, what lawyers refer to as "product liability" lawsuits.

Contingent Fee Representation: No Recovery, No Fee

We handle these types of cases on a contingent fee basis.  We also advance the costs for the lawsuit, including the fees of experts and consultants. This means a client will not owe us a fee unless and until there is a settlement or judgment in the client's favor.  When/if such occurs, the client would then owe us the agreed-to fee and any case expenses (such as court reporter charges, medical records fees, expert witness fees, etc.) which the client had previously agreed in writing were also its responsibility.

Experienced Legal Help for Oilfield Workers

We represent oilfield workers seriously injured or killed in oil and gas drilling and production accidents, such as on the Marcellus Shale.  We are familiar with oil and gas drilling rigs, operations, and terminology.  We know the hard work roughnecks, roustabouts, drillers, toolpushers, and other rig hands perform, and the hazards these workers typically encounter.

Civil Rights / Excessive Force Claims

We represent people seriously injured or killed in civil rights cases (such as excessive force claims against law enforcement officers and other government employees).  These are called Section 1983 claims, after 42 U.S. Code Section 1983, a provision in the Civil Rights Act of 1871.  This Section states:

"Every person who, under color of any statute, ordinance, regulation, custom, or usage, of any State or Territory or the District of Columbia, subjects, or causes to be subjected, any citizen of the United States or other person within the jurisdiction thereof to the deprivation of any rights, privileges, or immunities secured by the Constitution and laws, shall be liable to the party injured in an action at law, suit in equity, or other proper proceeding for redress...."

Our Strategy to Win

We know that work wins cases and details matter when it comes to investigating and winning a case.  We are known for thorough research into the facts and the law of the cases we take on.

Having been deeply involved in significant personal injury litigation for collectively more than 25 years, we understand the medical issues surrounding the serious injuries that can occur in these types of accidents, particularly orthopedic and neurologic issues.  We also know how devastating, both economically and emotionally, it can be to lose one's ability to earn a living.

Post-Accident Checklist

1. If you or others are injured, call 911 for EMS and, if applicable, local or state police, sheriff, etc.

2. If no EMS/hospital treatment is obtained, see your own doctor or hospital Emergency Room ASAP, as your medical condition indicates.

3. Get photos, even with a cell phone camera, of the accident scene, vehicles, equipment, products, involved.

4. If possible, preserve the accident scene and any vehicles, equipment, or products, involved, until it can be investigated.

5. Write down the name, address, and phone number of all witnesses.

6. Immediately report the accident orally and in writing, describing the highlights of how all persons, vehicles, equipment, and/or products played a part.

7. Try to avoid discussing the accident or giving a written or recorded statement until you have the opportunity to talk to your lawyer. You can call G&O 24/7 toll free at 877-40-GO-LAW (877-404-6529).

8. If a motor vehicle accident, report it to your insurance company (but see #7), exchange vehicle, driver, insurance information.

Free Post-Accident Credit Card Style Checklist

If you'd like us to mail you a free credit-card style plastic post-accident checklist card (see below) with our 24/7 contact info on the other side, just send us an e-mail and we'll get one right out to you.

 

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