Personal Injury
The attorneys at Marcus & Shapira LLP have a long history of representing clients in personal injury matters and have significant trial experience in both state and federal courts in Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia.
Marcus & Shapira has defended numerous corporations in negligence and products liability actions and brought actions on behalf of injured individuals.
Marcus & Shapira also has the requisite experience and resources to guide clients through any appeal which may be taken during the course of litigation.
Marcus & Shapira is extremely proud of its performance in the successful representation of its clients. We remain committed to undertaking and achieving that same level of high performance and loyalty to our clients in the future.
Listed below are examples of some of the types of cases that the Personal Injury Department at Marcus & Shapira has litigated:
- Wrongful Death
- Asbestos Defense
- Premises Liability
- Product Liability
- Pharmacist Liability
- Aviation Disaster
If you have any questions about a personal injury matter, please contact us for a free initial consultation.
Areas of Practice
Published Opinions
Although, for a variety of reasons, many personal injury cases are not reported and published, the following are reported decisions which Marcus & Shapira's Personal Injury department achieved:
- Niskanen v. Giant Eagle, Inc.
Upholding jury verdict in favor of retailer and holding that: (1) punitive damages may not be considered if the plaintiff does not prevail due to comparative fault; and (2) self-defense can be asserted to defeat even a negligence claim. - Smith v. Brooks
Affirming judgment and jury award in favor of plaintiffs in action arising out of intersectional automobile collision