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Representation for Any Accident

At Woomer & Talarico, we represent people injured in all types of accidents. We’ve spent over 25 years helping people injured in accidents, hurt on the job, and those who are disabled but have been denied Social Security Disability benefits.

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Auto Accidents

• Car accidents – one-car accident, multi-car accidents, sideswipe collisions, head-on collisions, rear-end accidents, and other types of traffic collisions.
• Truck accidents – accidents involving trugs, 18-wheelers, big rigs, commercial trucks, etc.
• Motorcycle accidents – crashes involving motorcycles, street bikes, etc. common injuries include road rash, traumatic brain injuries, serious lacerations, broken bones, and other injuries
• Drunk driving accidents – accidents involving any type of vehicle in which the driver or operator was under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol
• Pedestrian accidents – serious accidents where a pedestrian is hit by a car, motorcycle, truck, or bus; victims often include elderly people and children
• Construction zone accidents – collisions that occur in work zones and construction areas; often caused by driver inattention, speed, dangerous road conditions, inclement weather, and lack of signs
• Bus accidents – accidents that include any type of bus, including public transit, commercial buses, privately owned buses, school buses, etc.
• Bicycle accidents – accidents involving one or more vehicles and a bicyclist; injuries are often severe and may include traumatic brain injuries (especially if the rider wasn’t wearing a helmet)
• Other auto accidents – any type of accident, traffic collision, or auto crash not mentioned above

Other Types of Accidents

• Slip and falls (premises liability) – an accident that involves slipping, tripping, or falling due to dangerous roads, sidewalk, hallways, floors, etc.; depending on the situation, a homeowner, renter, business owner, or management property owner may be responsible
• Dog bites / animal attacks – victims of dog bites and dog attacks that resulted in serious injuries. Including puncture wounds, scars, broken bones, face injuries, neck injuries, and eye injuries
• Fires and explosions – house fires, electrical fires, and explosions caused by defective tools and equipment, appliances, faulty auto parts, unsafe work equipment or chemicals, and Marcellus Shale drilling
• Day care accidents – children injured due to the negligence of a childcare or day care facility
• School accidents – children injured due directly to the negligence of a school, preschool, or educational institution
• Marcellus Shale accidents – injuries caused by an explosion or fire on or near a Marcellus Shale drilling site, workplace accidents, and car or truck accidents caused by roads damaged by Marcellus Shale drilling activities
• Swimming pool accidents – situations involving swimming pool accidents and injuries, including slipping and falling on a pool deck, diving boards, recalled pool parts, drownings, etc.
• Boating accidents – accident and injuries that occur while on any type of boat or watercraft other than a cruise ship
• Cruise ship injuries – injuries that occur on a cruise ship due to slip and fall accidents, swimming pool accidents, food poisoning, unsecured objects, etc.
• ATV accidents – serious injuries that result from operating or riding an ATV or four-wheeler

Social Security Disability

• Social Security Disability benefits – provides disability payments and other benefits for people who are disabled mentally or physically and can’t work; includes information about the claims process, eligibility, Social Security office locations, and more

Workers’ Compensation

• Pennsylvania workers’ compensation – compensation for people who were hurt on the job and can’t work due to their injuries; included information about independent medical exams, workers’ compensation benefits, the workers’ compensation process, and answers to common questions

Product Liability

• Product liability - injuries caused by all types of recalled, defective, and unsafe products, including auto parts, children’s products, health products, household items and appliances, recreational and sports equipment, work equipment, etc.

• Medical products – injuries caused by recalled, defective, and unsafe medical devices, implants, and products

Other Cases, Diseases, and Sicknesses

• Dangerous drugs – serious medical complications, disorders, diseases, and injuries caused by side effects of dangerous prescription and over-the-counter medications
• Pharmacy errors – severe drug reactions and medical complications caused by a pharmacy error (i.e. incorrect dosage, wrong prescription, etc.)
• Food poisoning – victims of food poisoning caused by ingesting contaminated meat, product, and food products
• Ground Zero workers – first responders and people who worked at Ground Zero and now suffer from lung/upper digestive tract illnesses, mental health conditions, or musculoskeletal disorders
• Legionnaires’ disease – a pneumonia-like or flu-like disease caused by bacteria commonly found in water and spread through hot water tanks, hot tubs, swimming pools, and communal spas
• Mesothelioma cases – fatal cancer that attacks people who were exposed to asbestos, usually in their line of work (miners, factory workers, construction workers, etc.)
• Nursing home abuse – bed sores, slip and fall injuries, dehydration, malnutrition, and other types of abuse residents may suffer while in a nursing home or senior care facility
• Stevens-Johnson Syndrome cases – a serious skin disorder that can cause permanent damage and scarring, often caused by certain antibiotics and prescription medications
• RSD Syndrome – also known as Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome, a chronic neurological syndrome that my hinder a person’s recovery after an accident
• Kidney dialysis injuries – heart problems, - including heart attack, stroke, and cardiac arrest - after undergoing kidney dialysis