Personal Injury Attorneys in Northeastern and Central Pennsylvania - The Foley Law Firm

Amputations

Serious accidents in the workplace, on roadways, and on private property can lead to painful, disfiguring physical damage, including amputation of fingers, toes, arms, and legs. Aside from the physical hardships faced by amputees, amputation requires expensive and lengthy medical treatment; amputees must also come to terms with the emotional trauma often involved in these changes to their appearance and ability to function in life. If you have suffered an amputation as the result of an accident, you may be eligible for compensation for your pain, suffering, lost wages, loss of mobility, mental anguish, and other damages. For more information about how our attorneys can assist you if you have lost an appendage in an accident, please contact the Foley Law Firm in Northeastern and Central Pennsylvania today.

Aviation Law

Aviation accidents can occur due to a variety of causes, including flaws in the design or manufacture of the aircraft, mechanical failure, improper or inadequate maintenance, and human errors. If someone you love has been seriously injured or killed in an aviation accident, the personal injury attorneys at the Foley Law Firm may be able to help you obtain compensation from any and all parties responsible for the disaster. Using all of the human and technological resources at our disposal, we will conduct a thorough investigation into the causes of the accident in order to present the strongest case possible on your behalf. Unlike the National Transportation Safety Board and other federal investigational agencies, our primary concern is to see that you are properly compensated for your suffering, losses, and other damages.

Traumatic Brain Injury/Head Injuries

If someone you love has suffered a traumatic brain injury, the personal injury attorneys of the Foley Law Firm may be able to help you obtain compensation for the victim's pain, suffering, lost wages, and other losses. Generally resulting from a blow to the head, traumatic brain injury can result in permanent physical disability, impairment of mental faculties, and even death. Furthermore, the emotional and financial hardships of caring for someone who has suffered a brain injury can be monumental. If someone you love has suffered a brain injury or some other serious head injury due to a motor vehicle accident, sports injury, slip and fall accident, violent attack, or some other accident that derived from someone else's negligence, please contact our personal injury attorneys in Scranton, Milford and Stroudsburg today for an evaluation of your case. Our attorneys have extensive experience in successfully obtaining numerous multi-million dollar verdicts for clients who suffered traumatic brain injuries.

Federal Employer's Liability Act (F.E.L.A.)/Railroad Accidents

The Federal Employer's Liability Act (F.E.L.A.) allows railroad workers to obtain compensation when they are seriously injured as a result of their employment. In order to receive compensation under F.E.L.A., injured workers must be able to demonstrate that the railroad was either completely or to some degree responsible for the accident. It is not necessary for the accident to have occurred on railroad property, but the injury must have taken place while the worker was in commission of job-related duties. Most types of personal injuries are covered under F.E.L.A., including head, back, and muscle injuries; carpal tunnel syndrome; and diseases such as cancer and mesothelioma. If you or someone you love has been injured while working on an interstate railroad, please contact the Foley Law Firm for an evaluation of your case.

The Foley Law Firm also represents non-railroad employees who have been seriously injured or killed in railroad accidents. For more information, please contact our personal injury attorneys in Northeastern Pennsylvania today.

Burn Accidents/Gas Explosions

Each year in the United States, over two million people receive burn injuries of varying degrees, many in accidents for which they were not at fault. Many victims receive severe, sometimes fatal, burns due to natural gas explosions. In addition, a defective motor vehicle or piece of machinery can result in accidental fires or electrocution. The failure of a property owner to warn people of hot surfaces or scalding liquids can also contribute to serious burn injuries. Many burn victims are injured in the commission of their job-related duties, often as the result of unsafe working conditions or the failure of their superiors to provide proper safety equipment or adequate supervision. Whatever the cause, serious burn injuries can lead to lost wages, tremendous pain and suffering, and substantial medical bills. If you or someone you love has been injured in a burn accident, the personal injury attorneys at the Foley Law Firm may be able to help you obtain the compensation to which you are rightfully entitled.

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) / Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD)

Complex regional pain syndrome, also known as reflex sympathetic dystrophy, is a chronic nerve disorder that affects many victims of serious injury. Those who suffer from CRSP/ RSD generally experience extreme burning pain at the site of the injury, in addition to pathological changes in skin and bone, swelling, sensitivity to touch, sweating, and an overall reduction in strength and mobility. Although CRSP/ RSD often occurs in those who have sustained serious injuries, it can also result from relatively minor injuries and surgical procedures involving nervous tissue. If you or someone you love has CRSP/RSD as the result of an accident that was someone else's fault, such as a needle puncture you may be entitled to compensation from the negligent party. For more information about CRSP/ RSD, please contact the Foley Law Firm today. We’ve had extensive experience and a proven track record representing approximately 100 CRSP/RSD victims over the last 25 years, recovering millions of dollars for our clients.

Construction Accidents

Construction sites are held to the highest, most stringent standards of safety for good reason; even the most well maintained construction sites are inherently dangerous to employees and anyone else in the vicinity. When those responsible for a construction site fail to meet their obligation to protect their employees and the public from undue harm, or if they do not provide adequate employee training, they may be liable for any injuries that result. In cases involving defective or malfunctioning construction equipment, it is often possible to file a product liability claim against the manufacturer of the equipment. For more information about how our personal injury attorneys can help you if you or someone you love has been seriously injured in a construction accident, please contact the Foley Law Firm today.

Dangerous Drugs

Recently, a number of pharmaceutical drugs have been linked to serious illnesses and even deaths in users. Many of these drugs were voluntarily withdrawn from the market by their manufactures, while others remain available for the time being. At the Foley Law Firm, our attorneys can help those who have been injured from the use of a dangerous pharmaceutical drug, including:

Accutane®
Ephedra
Fen-Phen
OxyContin®
Rezulin
Serzone
Vioxx®

If you lost a loved one who had used any of the above drugs or any other potentially dangerous pharmaceutical drug, you and your family may be eligible to file a wrongful death claim against the drug's manufacturer.

If you have suffered serious injury due to the use of a dangerous pharmaceutical drug, please contact the attorneys at the Foley Law Firm for an evaluation of your case.

Dog Bite Injuries

Owners of dogs have a responsibility to protect anyone who legally enters on their property, such as an invited guest or a postal worker, from being attacked. Likewise, they must obey all relevant leash laws and other laws regarding the care and housing of their pet. Unfortunately, many dog owners are negligent in their responsibilities, leading to serious injuries, often to small children. If you or someone you love has been seriously injured as the result of a dog bite, our personal injury attorneys in Northeastern Pennsylvania may be able to help you obtain compensation for pain, suffering, and other damages. As with all accident cases, it is generally a good idea to contact an experienced attorney before negotiating with insurance companies, if indeed insurance is an issue at all in your case. For more information about cases involving dog bite injuries, please contact the Foley Law Firm today.

Environmental Injuries

At the Foley Law Firm, we offer superior legal representation to those who have been injured by toxic contamination or who have otherwise suffered environmental injuries. Our experienced attorneys handle the full range of environmental injury cases, including those involving soil, groundwater, and air pollution from industrial, commercial, and manufacturing facilities. If you or someone you love has been injured due to exposure to arsenic, benzene, mercury, asbestos, landfill waste, or any other toxic substance, please contact the Foley Law Firm for an evaluation of your case.

Firearm Accidents

The increase in gun violence over recent decades tragically reflects how accessible guns have become in our society. Firearm accidents have become common occurrences throughout the United States, claiming an increasing number of victims of all ages and socioeconomic backgrounds. To minimize access to firearms, gun owners must take extreme care in safeguarding their weapons from unauthorized use. Likewise, gun manufacturers must meet the highest standards of quality and safety to ensure that accidents do not result from defective or malfunctioning parts. If someone you love has been injured or killed in a firearm accident, the compassionate attorneys of the Foley Law Firm can take action against any and all parties responsible for the injury. By pursuing legal action, you also help to ensure that the risk of similar accidents is reduced. For more information, contact the Foley Law Firm today.

Mesothelioma

If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with mesothelioma, it is vital that you contact a qualified, experienced personal injury attorney immediately. Cases involving mesothelioma, a rare form of cancer that has been linked to asbestos exposure and is usually fatal, can be complex and challenging. The Foley Law Firm has the resources and experience necessary to identify and take action against the parties liable for your damages, even though the asbestos exposure may have occurred decades prior to the diagnosis of mesothelioma. For more information about mesothelioma litigation, please contact the Foley Law Firm today.

Motorcycle Accidents

In the event of a relatively minor collision between two automobiles, it is common for everyone involved in the accident to emerge without major injuries. Motorcyclists, however, are particularly vulnerable to serious injury whenever they are struck by another motor vehicle, even if they are wearing the appropriate safety gear required by law. Often, motorcycle accidents occur due to the failure of other motorists to pay due attention to their surroundings, either out of carelessness or flagrant disregard of the law. Such negligence can lead to severe injuries, including traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, disfigurement, and other permanent and debilitating conditions. Tragically, a relatively high percentage of motorcyclists involved in accidents do not survive. If you or someone you love has been seriously harmed in a motorcycle accident, you may be eligible for compensation for pain, suffering, lost wages, loss of mobility, mental anguish, and other damages. For more information about how our attorneys in Northeastern and Central Pennsylvania, who have handled hundreds of cases, may be able to help you with your motorcycle accident case, please contact the Foley Law Firm. We have extensive experience successfully representing motorcyclists.

Spinal Cord Injuries

Spinal cord injuries are among the most devastating and expensive of all personal injuries. Almost all victims of spinal cord injuries will face some permanent impairment of bodily function and sensation; the higher on the spinal cord the injury occurs, the more likely the victim will lose the ability to control movements at or below the site of the damage. Often, spinal cord injuries result from accidents for which the victim was not responsible, including motor vehicle accidents, workplace accidents, and collisions during sporting events. Sadly, many spinal cord injuries occur as the result of intentional acts of violence upon the victim. Whatever the cause, if you or someone you love has suffered a spinal cord injury due to someone else's negligence, the attorneys of the Foley Law Firm may be able to help you obtain compensation for your immense financial, emotional, and physical hardships.

Swimming Pool Accidents

Swimming pool accidents frequently result in serious injury and sometimes in death, particularly in cases involving young children. The owners of swimming pools are responsible for ensuring a safe environment for those who enter upon their premises and must take all necessary precautions to prevent accidents. Posting warning signs and safety instructions near the pool area does not, in and of itself, preclude the owner from being liable for injuries that occur in or near the pool. If you or someone you love has been injured in a swimming pool accident due to the negligence of the pool's owner, please contact the Foley Law Firm today.

Trucking Accidents

If someone you love has been seriously injured or killed in a collision with a large truck, please consult the Tractor Trailer & Truck Accidents page of this web site for more information about how the Foley Law Firm can help you with your case. Trust us for Justice.

Wrongful Death

If you have lost a loved one due to someone else's negligent or wrongful actions, please consult the Wrongful Death page of this web site for more information about how our compassionate personal injury attorneys in Northeastern and Central Pennsylvania, who have handled hundreds of wrongful death cases, can help you during your time of need.