Catastrophic Injury Lawyer in Philadelphia

Serving Clients Nationwide

The catastrophic injury attorneys in Philadelphia at Feldman Shepherd have recovered billions of dollars—including record-breaking verdicts and settlements in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and nationwide—for people who have suffered life-altering injuries as a result of someone else’s negligent conduct. If you are a victim of a catastrophic accident, we can help ensure that your lifelong medical and financial needs are fully met through maximum compensation.

Catastrophic Injury Overview

Causes Case Results Why Trust Feldman Shepherd

What Are Common Causes of Catastrophic Accident Claims?

Catastrophic injuries can arise under many different circumstances, including:

Auto, Truck, and Other Motor Vehicle Accidents
Auto Defects/Crashworthiness Claims
Medical Malpractice
Nursing Home Negligence
Construction and Workplace Accidents
Premises Liability
Defective Products
Unsafe Drugs and Medical Devices

Victims of catastrophic injuries require comprehensive and sustained support that goes far beyond immediate medical treatment. This essential support includes lifelong medical care—such as surgeries, specialist consultations, and durable medical equipment—to manage their condition and maximize functional recovery. They often need extensive rehabilitative therapy (physical, occupational, and speech) and accessibility modifications to their homes and vehicles. Crucially, they also require financial security to replace lost wages and cover these enormous, ongoing costs, as well as emotional and psychological counseling to cope with permanent physical changes and the emotional trauma of their experience.

Philadelphia Catastrophic Accident Attorney Results Proven Success in High-Stakes Cases

Since our firm’s founding in 1987, Feldman Shepherd has established a reputation as a premier catastrophic injury law firm with notable results, including:

$78.5 million verdict on behalf of a child who suffered severe brain damage from medical negligence.
$48 million settlement for burn injuries to a child caused by a defectively designed water dispenser.
$31 million verdict for a young man who sustained major injuries, including a severed right leg, in a motor vehicle accident involving a dangerous guard rail.
$30.5 million jury verdict in Georgia for negligent management of labor and delivery, which resulted in a baby suffering a severe hypoxic ischemic brain injury that led to her development of spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy, developmental delays, and a seizure disorder.
$22.4 million verdict for a 42-year-old man who was left in constant pain, only able to walk short distances, and unable to return to work as a result of a botched spinal surgery and two subsequent surgeries required to correct the errors.
$15.57 million verdict for a pedestrian who sustained catastrophic injuries requiring him to receive constant care for the rest of his life when he was struck by a commercial truck-tractor driven by an independent contractor performing work for broker J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. The truck driver’s blood-alcohol content was four times the legal limit for drivers of commercial vehicles.
$15 million verdict for a surgeon’s failure to properly repair a broken ankle, which left the patient in constant pain with permanent nerve damage, and a permanently deformed foot that she cannot walk on.
$15 million recovery for a steelworker who sustained a partial arm amputation.
$15 million recovery for a worker whose hand was amputated as a result of an unguarded nip point on an industrial machine.
$14 million settlement for a woman rendered quadriplegic during an epidural steroid injection in her cervical spine.
$13.3 million settlement for a carpenter who fell 14 feet at a construction site after the roof truss he was installing collapsed.
$12.5 million settlement for a 44-year-old woman who suffered an intracranial hemorrhage when an aneurysm ruptured in her brain a year after she was seen by the defendant doctors with symptoms of an aneurysm.
$11.3 million settlement for a concrete pump operator who fell approximately 20 feet through an unmarked hole at a California construction site and sustained cervical and thoracic fractures that left him with paraplegia.

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Why Victims of Catastrophic Accidents Trust Feldman Shepherd

Selecting the right legal advocate after a catastrophic accident is a critical step, and at our firm, we understand the immense trust you are placing in us during the most difficult time of your life. Our catastrophic injury lawyers in Philadelphia are committed to securing every dollar of compensation you are entitled to under the law. This comprehensive recovery includes funds for both immediate and future medical treatment, the costs of necessary lifelong care, lost wages and earning capacity, as well as the full measure of your pain, suffering, and emotional distress. We believe in transparency and partnership, and we will keep you fully informed about the progress of your case, clearly explaining what to expect at every juncture. Even after your case is resolved, we’ll be there to help you with crucial financial planning. While every catastrophic injury case has its own unique facts and requires its own dedicated approach, you can always count on our hard work, attention to detail, creative lawyering, and compassionate (yet resolute) advocacy to help you secure the maximum possible compensation to rebuild your life.

Frequently Asked Questions Catastrophic Injury

How is Feldman Shepherd uniquely positioned to handle catastrophic injury cases?

At Feldman Shepherd, our catastrophic injury team is composed of seasoned litigators with extensive medical and legal knowledge, significant trial experience, and a proven track record in high-stakes cases. With an in-house practicing doctor-attorney and two nurse-attorneys, we are uniquely equipped to litigate the complex medical claims inherent in catastrophic injury litigation.

How much is my catastrophic injury claim worth?

Compensation for life-changing injuries typically covers substantial economic and non-economic damages, including medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and loss of enjoyment of life. Because these cases often involve a lifetime of medical needs and diminished earning capacity, our attorneys focus on securing high-value recoveries that protect your future. To date, we have recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for victims of catastrophic accidents nationwide.

I can’t work! What if I have no money to hire a personal injury lawyer?

At Feldman Shepherd, we handle all personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay no upfront legal fees unless we successfully recover compensation for you. Our firm advances all necessary litigation costs, including initial investigations, expert witness fees, medical record procurement, and filing fees, so you can focus on your recovery without worrying about legal expenses.