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
As former prosecutors who handled cases against sexual predators, we are passionate about justice for all victims/survivors of sexual abuse. Our team of attorneys have since transitioned to representing victims/survivors in civil cases against perpetrators of sexual abuse and the organizations that allowed the abuse to happen. This unique background sets us a part from other firms, as we have extensive trial and jury experience in both criminal and civil courts.
We know the healing process after a sexual assault is difficult enough, let alone having to navigate the legal system on your own. Let us confidentially guide you.
Our experience, results, and knowledge can help you understand all of your options so that you can make an informed decision about what to do next.
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Going up against these powerful religious organizations can be intimidating. That’s where we come in. Let us use our knowledge and experience to hold these religious entities accountable. We have successfully represented thousands of victims/survivors against religious entities that have a history of covering up abuse.
We may be able to help you obtain justice even if the sexual abuse occurred decades in the past.
There is no amount of money that equates to the trauma you suffered. However, there are significant benefits that our clients have found through LBK’s representation: (1) we can get you answers; (2) we can force the religious organization to be accountable; and (3) provide you with the financial compensation you deserve.
 In many situations, organizations and people, other than the perpetrator, are legally responsible for the sexual abuse. Any person or religious organization acting through its employees, who failed to report, prevent or who concealed the sexual abuse is responsible.Â
At Laffey, Bucci & Kent, we expose and hold religious organizations accountable for:
"I am forever humbled that I have the privilege of representing survivors of sexual violence. I am in constant awe of the strength our clients have to face their trauma and use their voices to stand up against powerful institutions. Their resilience has undoubtedly saved a countless number of people from the horror of abuse."
Brian Kent, Founding Partner
Experiencing sexual assault and physical abuse at the hands of a religious leader or clergy member that you trusted can inflict long-lasting, irreparable damage on survivors. The feelings of shame and guilt may stay with survivors long after the abuse has ended.
Church communities all over the U.S. have been shaken by unprecedented sexual scandals in recent years, many of which involve subsequent cover-ups.
It does not matter what religion you practice or what your beliefs are. Sexual assault is wrong. If a priest, pastor, clergy member, or church employee/volunteer inappropriately touched or sexually assaulted you, you have legal rights.
You have the right to file a complaint with authorities, seek legal representation and file a civil lawsuit against the perpetrator.
If you experienced sexual assault or physical abuse at the hands of any person from and/or at church, we understand the frustration and mental anguish you’ve endured.
Our lawyers represent victims of sexual assault by priests, pastors and members of the church community. The attorneys who advocate on behalf of survivors are all former prosecutors.Â
We can help you seek compensation for the damages you incurred and help you access the kind of recovery and support services you need. While no amount of compensation will erase what happened to you, we’ve worked with many victims whose stories have helped bring awareness of unreported cases of sexual assault to light.
Sexual assault involves unwanted sexual activity, with perpetrators using force, making threats, or taking advantage of victims who are unable to give their consent.
If you were abused as a child, you may be struggling with anxiety, depression and unwanted memories.
You need a legal expert who can help you make sense of the options available in your state. There are statutes of limitations that may prevent you from pursuing criminal charges, but you may be able to file a civil lawsuit against the perpetrator.
Attorneys at Laffey, Bucci and Kent believe victims of priest or clergy abuse, sexual assault, and sex abuse deserve justice in the civil justice system. Many crime victims don’t know of their right to seek compensation and oftentimes end their search for justice at the conclusion of the criminal case (if there was one).
If you or a loved one was a victim of molestation, priest/clergy sex abuse, or sexual assault in Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey or New York, please contact our experienced, highly-rated crime victims’ rights lawyers for a free, confidential consultation.
The criminal justice system comprises law enforcement, the court system and correctional agencies. A criminal case is designed to determine the guilt or innocence of the accused parties. A successful prosecution in a criminal case can include hefty fines paid to the government, jail time, probation, a criminal record or other penalties. In a criminal case, the victim acts as a witness in court for the prosecution.
In a civil case, the victim sues the offender for harm where the outcome might be monetary resources that help the survivor to recover.
It can take a long time to come to terms with sexual assault and physical abuse at the hands of a religious leader or clergy member. Many people often don’t recall what happened to them as young children, and it’s only years later when they are adults that they remember and begin to understand what happened.
Any time you seek justice, it can be a difficult undertaking, but even more so if the person who abused you has since died. In some cases, there are still ways survivors can seek compensation for the trauma sexual abuse caused — if your state has expanded the statute of limitations on sexual abuse lawsuits.
If your state has not lifted the statute of limitations on priest and clergy abuse claims, it could be too late to initiate a civil lawsuit.
Lawyers at Laffey, Bucci & Kent can explain how there are often other defendants to hold responsible and how you may still be able to sue the organization that placed the trusted person in the position which provided the opportunityto violate and abuse you.
Please contact us at 215-399-9255 to speak with experienced professionals who understand sexual assault. Our attorneys are trauma-informed and compassionate.
If you were a victim of sexual assault and physical abuse at the hands of a religious leader or clergy member, you are entitled to justice and support. In many sexual assault cases involving children, the abuse is committed by someone in a position of trust within the organization or institution. This could be a priest or clergy in church, a teacher, a scout leader or camp counselor.
You can sue the perpetrator who assaulted you. In many cases, you may also be able to sue the organization and hold its leaders liable for their failure to adequately screen and supervise staff.
Some organizations can be held liable for abuses their clergy members or church volunteers committed because they placed them in trusted positions. For instance, a Sunday School teacher, camp counselor or church volunteer who commits acts of sexual abuse on church property or at a religious event could likely be held liable because the abuser was working for and/or serving them when the assault occurred.
You can contact Laffey, Bucci and Kent at 215-399-9255 to speak with experienced, compassionate professionals who understand sexual assault trauma and can help you.Â
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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