Against an all girls religious high school for negligent supervision of a teacher who engaged in sexual conduct with a student on school property
Construction worker suffered serious brain injury after falling 20 feet due to lack of required fall protection
Against a University for Child Sexual Abuse
Against a psychiatric hospital for their failure to prevent a woman in their care from being sexually assaulted.
Against a religious organization because of their negligent supervision of a pedophile priest who sexually abused a child
Against a correctional facility for negligently supervising a guard that physically and sexually abused an inmate in their care
Against child protective services for their failures in preventing the sexual abuse of a child within their care and custody
Defective punch press machinery work accident case.
Dock worker run over by a forklift at a cruise ship terminal causing catastrophic injuries
Nail gun defect case that cause permanent injuries to a worker
Nail gun accident where nail gun discharged sideways resulting in a nail hitting user’s eye
DUI accident, bar alcohol liability & medical malpractice case in Philadelphia (January 2014)
Surgical infection, medical malpractice case in Philadelphia
Drugstore sidewalk fall accident, hip fracture with surgery, filed in Philadelphia
A union carpenter fell through an interior mobile scaffold while at work, suffering bilateral calcaneal fractures
A construction worker fell 20 feet because he was not provided with fall protection
A construction accident involving a union roofer who was working without fall protection and fell from a roof resulting in a permanent paraplegic injury
On the job injury to a union carpenter who fell through an interior mobile scaffold, suffering bilateral calcaneal fractures
A construction accident on the job involving a union roofer who was working without fall protection and fell from a roof resulting in permanent paraplegic injury
Factory supervisor’s hand was crushed at work due to faulty equipment/machine.
Worker sustained severe burn injuries as a result of an electrical explosion.
Chemical exposure causing burn and inhalation injuries to three union carpenters.
Work accident resulting in an above the knee amputation of the worker’s leg
Philadelphia Kimmel Center construction collapse causing catastrophic injuries
Parking garage collapse at an Atlantic City, New Jersey hotel, killing 4 and injuring 30 (largest construction accident settlement in U.S. history)
Stadium demolition accident which occurred when a front loader fell through a ceiling (Philadelphia, PA)
Forklift accident at marine terminal in New Jersey
Crane accident resulting in leg amputation and other injuries during casino construction (Philadelphia, PA)
Construction worker killed when he came into contact with an uncapped, live electrical wire
Injuries incurred in a workplace accident where plaintiff sustained severe burn injuries as a result of an electrical explosion
The electrocution death of a union electrician on the job, when electrical switch gear malfunctioned
Wrongful death of a union carpenter who died on the job after falling through temporary decking at a local bridge
Wrongful death of a tow truck driver who died on the job when he was accidentally run over by his own tow truck
Wrongful death by electrocution of a union electrician on the job, when electrical switchgear malfunctioned
Slip and fall at an airport
Fatal shooting of a tenant at an apartment complex
A woman violently attacked by bar security personnel without provocation
A horrific incident where a woman was killed after her apartment complex was demolished while she remained in the building
Slip and fall case where client suffered serious personal injuries from a fall
A car accident resulting in serious personal injuries to the plaintiff
A tragic case where a man suffered serious permanent injuries when a tree fell onto his car while he was driving along a public road in Bucks County, Pennsylvania
A car crash where the motor vehicle accident resulted in two passengers being killed and another injured, after a restaurant served too much alcohol to the driver of their vehicle
The on the job injury to a union carpenter who fell through an interior mobile scaffold while at work, suffering bilateral calcaneal fractures
Injuries on the job incurred by a factory supervisor when his hand was crushed at work due to faulty equipment
Injuries incurred in a workplace accident on the job where plaintiff sustained severe burn injuries as a result of an electrical explosion
An inadvertent release of dangerous chemicals at a local oil company, causing on the job burn and inhalation injuries to three union carpenters
Construction worker suffered serious brain injury after falling 20 feet due to lack of required fall protection
A construction accident on the job where union laborer was killed while working on the fourth floor of a building because there was no fall protection
Against an all girls religious high school for negligent supervision of a teacher who engaged in sexual conduct with a student on school property
Student sexually harassed and assaulted by high school teacher
Molestation case against sitting state court judge who admitted to the abuse, resigned from the bench and was then disbarred
negligent care of elderly man resulting in hip fractures after fall from hospital bed
negligent transection of common hepatic duct during surgery
71 year old man died due to an undiagnosed e-coli infection
Man died following improper diagnosis and treatment of endocarditis
A construction accident on the job involving union roofer who was working without fall protection and fell from a roof resulting in permanent paraplegic injury
A construction accident on the job involving union roofer who fell from a roof because there was no fall protection and suffered quadriplegia
Nail gun accident where nail gun discharged sideways resulting in a nail hitting user’s eye
Defective punch press machinery work accident case.
For a 67-year-old New Jersey man who suffered serious injury in a motor vehicle accident on the Atlantic City Expressway
For a child who was sexually abused by a clergy member
Union carpenter sustained serious shoulder injuries when he fell after stepping on another contractor’s debris (March 2015)
Against a Christian Board School and other defendants that allowed horrific acts of sexual and physical violence against the young children in their care.
The on the job injury to a union carpenter who fell through an interior mobile scaffold while at work, suffering bilateral calcaneal fractures
Wrongful death by electrocution of a union electrician on the job, when electrical switchgear malfunctioned
Man who was killed when his car fell off of a 3 floor parking garage due to defective vehicle barrier protection system
The collapse of a parking garage at the Tropicana Casino in Atlantic City that injured over 30 construction workers on the job and killed 4 men working on the project (largest construction accident settlement in U.S. history).
Against a fraternity for negligently serving alcohol which resulted in a stabbing assault of two frat party attendees
A workplace accident on the job resulting in below-the-knee amputation of the plaintiff’s right leg
An on the job injury where an union carpenter fell on a construction site and was injured because of defective fall protection equipment
A car crash resulting in a passenger suffering permanent quadriplegic injuries
Victims of crime have legal rights in both the criminal and civil courts. Many victims of crime in Pennsylvania and New Jersey are surprised to learn that they often have valid civil lawsuits in addition to, or on top of any criminal case. A victim of a robbery or assault can proceed with a criminal case AND a civil crime victim lawsuit for injuries and pain and suffering.
Victims of crime who want to explore their legal rights in Philadelphia’s civil courts are often confused about the interplay between the civil case/lawsuit and the criminal prosecution. They are completely different and independent of each other. The judge in one case isn’t going to make a decision based on what’s happened in the other. If one case fails, the other can still proceed and be successful. Quite literally, one has no bearing on the other.
For instance, the victim of a random sexual assault at an apartment complex in Philadelphia is unfortunately unable to identify her attacker, and so the criminal case ultimately fails. However, there may be a valid civil lawsuit against the property owner where the assault occurred. The landlord might have been aware of the risk of sexual assault, based on prior reports. This may subject the landlord to liability. So, the victim may proceed against the landlord in a civil lawsuit, even though the criminal case failed. The one has no bearing on the other.
However, the criminal case is important and its outcome can make a difference in the civil case. Below, our crime victim injury lawyers discuss the timing of the criminal case and a crime victim injury lawsuit.
At the outset, it’s important to note that the timing of criminal and civil cases often overlap. Shortly after a crime occurs, a criminal prosecution often begins, although this is not always the case. In some instances, a criminal prosecution may be delayed by months or even years. Oftentimes, in child molestation cases, victims may not report the abuse until many years later. This naturally delays any criminal prosecution until the victim comes forward and reports the abuse to local authorities.
With respect to the timing of the civil lawsuit, the victim may simultaneously proceed with a civil lawsuit, or the victim may wait until the criminal case has concluded. There are different reasons for filing a civil lawsuit immediately versus waiting until after the criminal case is finished, and they depend on the facts and circumstances of the given situation. When the crime occurred, how soon the civil statute of limitations will expire, and evidentiary factors can all affect when a civil lawsuit gets filed.
Firm founder Brian Kent is a former sex crimes unit prosecutor who has represented countless victims in the civil courts. As a former prosecutor, he has the knowledge and skill to conduct the civil case so that it does not jeopardize the criminal one, and vice versa. This helps ensure that his clients get the best results possible. Call for a free consultation at (800) 220-7600 today.
Our personal injury attorneys are licensed in multiple states including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York. They also work with lawyers nationwide and can obtain special admission in other states on a case by case basis.
Our team features multiple attorneys who began their careers as criminal prosecutors. We have extensive experience in the criminal justice system, and understand the unique challenges faced in filing a civil lawsuit over criminal activity.
Brian Kent, Esq.
Because construction sites are busy places, multiple parties may be held liable for a construction accident injury. Injured workers have the legal right to seek compensation for negligence committed by general contractors, subcontractors, owners, architects, etc.
“Understanding” Brian is a compassionate attorney.
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