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Understanding Liability in Catastrophic Injury Cases
Catastrophic personal injuries—such as severe traumatic brain injury (TBI), spinal cord injury, extensive burns, or loss of a limb—can upend lives in an instant. Determining personal injury liability in these cases is not only about assigning fault; it is about securing compensation that will help cover lifelong medical care, rehabilitation, assistive technology, and lost earning capacity. Because catastrophic claims hinge on projected future needs and complex causation issues, they require specialized medical and legal analysis and advocacy. What Makes a Catastrophic Injury Case Different? Catastrophic cases differ from routine personal injury claims because damages extend far into the future. A survivor may require ongoing surgeries, long-term therapy, full-time caregiving, durable medical equipment, and home or vehicle modifications. These needs are typically documented in a life-care plan developed by clinicians and economic experts to estimate lifetime costs and care trajectories. Public health statistics show the prevalence and seriousness of these injuries. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports hundreds of thousands of TBI-related hospitalizations and tens of thousands of TBI-related deaths in recent years—data that highlight why comprehensive compensation matters for survivors and families. Key Parties Who May Be Held Liable Who can be sued depends on how the incident occurred. Potential defendants include: Other drivers or road users after motor vehicle collisions Employers, contractors, or supervisors in workplace incidents Manufacturers and distributors when a defect or faulty warning contributes to harm Property owners are responsible for unsafe premises Healthcare providers whose negligent care worsens an injury. Because catastrophic accidents […]
Understanding the Statute of Limitations for Personal Injury Cases in PA
When someone is injured due to another party’s negligence, the focus is often on immediate concerns—medical treatment, recovery, and adjustments in day-to-day life. However, there’s another critical piece to keep in mind: the legal time limit for filing a personal injury lawsuit. That time limit is known as the statute of limitations, and missing it can mean losing your right to pursue compensation altogether. What Is the Statute of Limitations in Pennsylvania? The statute of limitations is essentially a legal deadline. It sets the maximum amount of time a person has to initiate a lawsuit after suffering an injury. Every state sets its own timelines. These laws exist to ensure fairness because over time, evidence can be lost, memories can fade, and witnesses may become harder to find. By requiring cases to be filed within a certain time period, the law aims to protect both injured parties and defendants from unfair proceedings. How Long Do You Have to File a Personal Injury Claim in PA? Under the Pennsylvania statute of limitations for personal injury laws, most victims have two years from the date of the injury to file a lawsuit. This deadline applies to a wide range of personal injury cases, including: motor vehicle accidents Slip and fall injuries Medical malpractice Libel and defamation Premises Liability Negligent Hiring/Supervision Catastrophic injuries and wrongful death There are, however, exceptions to the standard statute of limitations. These exceptions may include: Discovery rule: If an injury is not immediately apparent (such as certain medical […]
Jessica Rickabaugh Honored 2019 Distinguished Advocate: Firm Recognition
On April 10, 2019, Jessica Rickabaugh will be honored as a 2019 Distinguished Advocate for her volunteer service to the Support Center for Child Advocates. Jessica will be recognized during the Annual Benefit this year. Please join us in supporting Jessica. contact us
“STANDING ON THE SHOULDERS: THE BLACK PHILADELPHIA LAWYER”
TUCKER LAW GROUP will be hosting an historic CLE at the Pennsylvania Convention Center on Friday, October 26, 2018 from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm. Participants will receive a total of 6 CLE credits, 5 Substantive and 1 Ethic. The cost of the CLE will be $250.00, which will include a day full of panel discussions, continental breakfast, lunch and mid-day snack. For information details regarding the CLE, read more
“Game Changer Award” Presented to Joe H. Tucker, Jr.
Joe H. Tucker, Jr., Founder of Tucker Law Group, LLC, was recently selected to receive the “Game Changer Award” by the African American Chamber of Commerce of Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware. He was also recognized by 6ABC, a leading television station in Philadelphia, during Black History Month as a Philadelphian who is making a difference.
Presentation entitled “Four Trials That Changed America, presented by Carl E. Singley, Counsel to the Firm
Carl E. Singley, Counsel to the Firm, made a presentation entitled “Four Trials That Changed America” at the Mid Year Conference of Pennsylvania State Trial Court Judges on February 24, 2017 in Pittsburgh. The presentation, before 350 trial and appellate court judges, examined twenty cases over a 270 year period that changed the course of American history including The Trial of John Peter Zenger, Marbury v. Madison, Dred Scott v. Sanford, Brown v. Board of Education, New York Times v. Sullivan, Roe v. Wade, Bush v. Gore, and Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission.
What is a Personal Injury, and when can I pursue a personal injury claim?
A personal injury involves any type of damage suffered by an individual, including damage done to their person or even their emotional state. This type of injury is usually distinguished from property damage. Damages relating to a personal injury claim may typically be pursued to the extent such damages have been caused by or may be attributed to the negligence or recklessness of a third party.
How can I determine whether I have a valid civil rights or discrimination claim?
Civil rights are personal rights guaranteed and protected by the U.S. Constitution and federal laws enacted by Congress, such as the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Many states have also enacted their own civil rights and anti-discrimination laws. Civil rights include protection from unlawful discrimination, equal protection under the law, and rights to due process. Civil rights laws prohibit discrimination on the basis of protected classes, determined on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, age, sex, and religion. If you believe that you have been discriminated against on the basis of a protected class, you may have a valid civil rights or discrimination claim. Many civil rights claims may first be brought before neutral fact-finding agencies or commissions that investigate allegations of discrimination. Our firm would assist you in your interactions with such neutral fact-finding agencies and work with you to make determinations regarding a filing of corresponding or subsequent court claims.
How much would I have to pay for your firm to handle a personal injury, discrimination or civil rights claim?
Tucker Law Group LLC typically handles personal injury, civil rights and discrimination claims on a contingent fee basis. This means that our firm would only recover legal fees in the event that you prevail on your personal injury claims. Accordingly, we select cases to handle on a contingent fees basis based upon our belief in the strength of your case. In some cases, you would be liable for court costs and other out-of-pocket expenses relating to any law suit. You would not incur any hidden costs in connection with your pursuit of a personal injury claim.
What types of personal injury claims does your firm handle?
The Tucker Law Group, LLC handles all types of personal injury cases, including claims relating to the following: Civil rights violations, Medical malpractice, Slip and fall incidents, Motor vehicle accidents, Spinal, brain and other significant injuries, Wrongful death. The firm handles all manner of civil rights and discrimination claims, and class action lawsuits.