Medical practitioners are required by law to render appropriate medical care within what is known as the "applicable standard of care."  That standard requires doctors to apply available medical knowledge, techniques and science in the diagnosis and treatment of their patients.  If a medical practitioner deviates from the standard and causes harm to the patient, the practitioner can be held liable.  Such financial liability may require the practitioner to pay reasonable and necessary medical expenses, lost income, compensation for pain and suffering, and in the most egregious circumstances, punitive damages.

If you or a loved one has been the victim of medical negligence, please contact us today to schedule a consultation. 

Premises Liability Claims

All property owners are required to keep their property in a safe condition free of defects or dangers which would make the property unreasonably safe for its users.  Sacchetta & Baldino's attorneys have prosecuted numerous claims against property owners for defective or dangerous conditions which have resulted in serious injury to our clients.  Such claims include injuries resulting from defective or slippery floors, accumulated ice, poorly designed ramps or stairways, claims against retailers for negligent stocking of shelves or displays, inadequate lighting and failure to warn of dangerous conditions.

Sacchetta & Baldino's attorneys work closely with qualified engineers, architects and construction specialist in investigating and prosecuting these claims.

Individuals injured as a result of property owners' negligence are entitled to recover medical bills and expenses, lost income, compensation for pain and suffering, disability or disfigurement,  reimbursement for out-of-pocket losses, and in the most egregious cases, punitive damages.

If you or someone you know has suffered injury as a result of a property owner or business owner's negligence, please contact us for a free consultation.
 
Defective Products

Every year, thousands of people suffer significant injuries or death as a result of exposure to defective products.  Under the law, product manufacturers are sellers, and sellers are not only  liable for their negligence in manufacturing, designing and marketing products, but are also seen to be the guarantors of the safety of their products under a  theory of strict products liability.

Product manufacturers and sellers are responsible for defective design of a product, defects in the manufacturing process, and defects resulting from failure to warn of a product's dangerous propensities.

Our attorneys have handled numerous cases involving defective or negligently designed motor vehicles, household products, machinery, industrial equipment, food products, and pharmaceuticals.

Individuals injured or killed as a result of defective products are entitled to recover both economic and non-economic damages, including pain and suffering, disability and disfigurement, lost wages, medical expenses, and in some cases, punitive damages.
 
Construction Site Accidents

Construction workers are well aware that work sites are often dangerous places.  While an employer may take every step necessary to make a site safe, other individuals, entities or equipment might be outside the control of the employer.  Often, catastrophic injuries result from dangerous work practices, defective or dangerous machinery, collapses, etc.

Our attorneys work with experts in the field of construction management, engineering, construction practices, and OSHA regulations to investigate and prosecute construction site accidents.  There are many, varied claims that can be brought, including workers' compensation claims for payment of lost wages, medical bills and death benefits, general negligence claims against contractors, management companies, suppliers and makers of machinery and equipment, and strict product liability claims against suppliers and manufacturers of equipment.

If you or someone you know has suffered injury as a result of a construction site accident, please contact us to discuss your case.
 
Workers' Compensation

The Workers' Compensation laws provide benefits for workers injured on the job or suffering an occupational disease.

In Pennsylvania, Workers' Compensation benefits include weekly compensation to the disabled worker, reasonable and necessary medical expenses, including doctor visits, therapy, diagnostic tests, hospital and surgical costs,  pharmaceuticals, and death and burial benefits to a deceased worker's dependent.

While a worker cannot pursue a claim directly against his employer for pain and suffering, in many instances, after thorough investigation our attorneys can identify non-employer parties that may be responsible for the harm or injury.  These parties can be held accountable for all injuries and damages suffered by the worker.

In numerous cases, after being retained to represent a party in a workers' compensation claim, we have determined that a viable claim exists against someone other than the worker's employer, for premises liability, negligent work practices, or defective products.  Our attorneys handle all aspects of injury claims, and we are prepared to investigate and prosecute all aspects of a claim arising from a work injury.

In addition to weekly benefits and payment of medical expenses, in many instances our attorneys can negotiate a settlement of your workers' compensation claim. Such settlement can include past and future wage benefits and payments of a lump sum for future medical bills.

If you or a loved one has been injured on the job and are not receiving the benefits to which you are entitled, please contact us immediately.  Even if you are receiving benefits, you can schedule an appointment with one of our attorneys to review your benefits to ensure that your employer is paying you everything to which you are entitled.