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"Construction workers built this great country, yet they are exposed to some of the most dangerous working conditions. We are proud to have represented hundreds of construction workers and their families." - Robert J. Mongeluzzi, Founder Saltz Mongeluzzi & Bendesky, P.C. Over the last 30+ years, SM&B has represented hundreds of workers in construction accident cases. We have handled dozens of cases in each of the most common categories of job accidents: Scaffold accidents...Continue reading

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OSHA's Top 10 Most Frequently Cited Standards OSHA Standard & Number of Violations for Fiscal Year 2019 (Oct. 1, 2018, to Sept. 30, 2019): 1. Fall Protection General Requirements: 7,014... 2. Hazard Communication: 4,170 3. Scaffolding: 3,228 4. Lockout/Tagout: 2,975 5. Respiratory Protection: 2,826 6. Ladders: 2,766 7. Powered Industrial Trucks: 2,347 8. Fall Protection Training Requirements: 2,059 9. Machine Guarding: 1,987 10. Eye and Face Protection 1,630 https://www.osha.gov/top10citedstandards #workplacesafety #safetyfirst

Forklifts are used to lift and transport heavy items in a variety of industries and work settings, including retail stores, warehouses, distribution centers and construction sites. The US Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) estimates that nearly 100 workers are killed each year in accidents involving forklifts while thousands more are injured. Non-workerssuch as shopperscan also get hurt by forklifts on the premises of any workplace that uses these potentiall...y dangerous and life-threatening pieces of industrial equipment. UNMATCHED EXPERIENCE As a leading national law firm that handles workplace accident cases, SM&B has extensive experience representing workers and others who are seriously injured in a forklift accident. SM&B’s trial lawyers handle claims involving all of the common types of forklift accident: Workers or others struck by a forklift. Forklift tip-over or rollover injuries. Crush injuries caused by a forklift. Workers or others struck by a load toppling from a forklift Injuries from a fall from the forklift Injuries from a fall from a pallet being moved by a forklift. Injuries from a fall from a ladder or scaffold struck by a forklift. Injuries caused by forklift equipment failure. UNMATCHED COMPENSATION SM&B casts a wide net for potential defendants in all of its forklift accident cases. Forklift drivers, employers, contractors, tenants, property owners and managers, forklift manufacturers, and the companies that maintain and repair forklifts, can all be liable for a forklift accident. SM&B works tirelessly to help you get all the compensation to which you may be entitled, including for past and future medical and rehabilitation expenses, pain and suffering, emotional trauma, lost income and future earnings. If you have been injured, or a family member has been injured or killed, in a forklift accident, SM&B is committed to obtaining all the results you need and deserve. To find out more about what we achieve for clients, review our Results https://www.smbb.com/verdicts-settlements/ One Liberty Place, 52nd Floor 1650 Market Street Philadelphia, PA 19103 215-496-8282 smbb.com

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According to US government statistics, electrical accidents rank third in the construction industry’s so-called fatal four causes of worker deaths. Each year nearly 100 construction workers are killed by electrocution and hundreds of others are seriously injured. Not surprisingly, electrical workers suffer the most electrocutions per year, but the victims are often construction laborers, carpenters, supervisors of non-electrical workers, and roofers. Saltz Mongeluzzi & Bend...Continue reading

Despite the Covid-19 Coronavirus, each day hard-working people continue to become victims of accidents and medical errors. To ensure that your legal rights are fully protected, Saltz Mongeluzzi & Bendesky, P.C. provides immediate legal help by virtual meetings through video conferencing, Zoom or Facetime. Keep yourself safe at home and let SM&B protect your legal rights. Call 215-496-8282 or email us at [email protected] to discuss your case. We also continue to meet in person ...for those who want an in person meeting. We are here for everyone who needs us. They hurt you. It’s time to fight back.

Even though the construction industry has widely acceptedand effectivemethods of reducing the chance that workers will fall off or through roofs, more than 100 US workers die each year in roof accidents. In fact, the fatalities from roof accidents account for one-third of all construction worker deaths from falls. And falls from heights is the most common cause of injury among building trade professionals working on roofing surfaces. Saltz Mongeluzzi & Bendesky, P.C.. repre...sents more roof accident victims than any other law firm in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. SM&B attorneys have extensive experience representing the victims of the most common types of roof accidents, including: Falls off the edges of roofs Falls through holes in roofs UNMATCHED RESULTS SM&B has secured numerous multimillion-dollar verdicts and settlements for our roof accident clients, including: $14,000,000 settlement for roofer who suffered traumatic brain injury at worksite $12,000,000 settlement for a roofer who was left quadriplegic after falling 40 feet $8,500,000 settlement for roofer paralyzed after backing off a roof $5,900,000 settlement for roofer who fell through hole at worksite $4,950,000 settlement for roofer rendered paraplegic after 40-foot fall through decaying roof UNMATCHED COMPENSATION SM&B casts a wide net for potential defendants in any roof accident case. Property owners, general contractors, contractors, construction managers, and equipment and roofing material manufacturers may all be liable for a roof accident. SM&B will work tenaciously to help you get all the compensation to which you may be entitled, including compensation for pain and suffering, emotional trauma, medical costs, lost income and future earnings. If you have been injured, or a family member has been injured or killed, as a result of a roof accident, SM&B is committed to obtaining all the results you need and deserve. To find out more about what we achieve for clients, review our Results https://www.smbb.com/verdicts-settlements/ One Liberty Place, 52nd Floor 1650 Market Street Philadelphia, PA 19103 215-496-8282 smbb.com

Congratulations to Saltz Mongeluzzi & Bendesky, P.C. partner Andrew R. Duffy and SM&B associate E. Douglas DiSandro, Jr. Case Details: https://www.smbb.com//9m-settlement-reached-in-lawsuit-ov/ #triallawyers #personalinjurylawyer #justice

Since its founding in 1998, Saltz Mongeluzzi & Bendesky, P.C. has developed a national reputation as one of the country’s most successful personal injury law firms. Led by partner and founder Robert Mongeluzzi, SM&B has built upon its initial foundation as the leading Philadelphia firm for worksite injuries and medical malpractice to become a national powerhouse in construction and transportation accidents. With a roster of nationally-known practitioners and formidable financ...ial resources, SM&B has taken on some of the country’s most complex, technical, data and document-intensive cases and won. To find out more about what we achieve for clients, review our Results https://www.smbb.com/verdicts-settlements/ #TrialLawyers #PersonalInjuryLawyers #SuperLawyers

Do you have direct knowledge of fraud on the government and are thinking about blowing the whistle? Congress has enacted laws that reward whistleblowers while preventing retaliation by the bad actor. The False Claims Act imposes significant penalties on those who defraud the government. This involves a number of government programs including Medicare, defense and national security, food safety and inspection, federally-insured loans and mortgages, highway funds, small busines...s contracts, agricultural subsidies, and disaster assistance. Since those who defraud the government often hide their misconduct from the public view, whistleblowers are often essential to uncovering the truth. This person is called a relator. Often, a relator may be an employee or a former employee of a company committing the fraud, or a contractor or subcontractor who discovers a fraud on the government. A relator’s claims cannot be filed based just on publicly available information, rather, a relator must have some direct, first-hand knowledge of the fraud, even if he/she did not participate directly in the fraud. If you choose to blow the whistle against government fraud, call the attorneys experienced in False Claims Act litigation at Saltz Mongeluzzi & Bendesky, P.C. at 215-496-8282 to confidentially evaluate your potential case; walk you through the requirements of the False Claims Act; and to maximize your ability to obtain a reward for reporting government fraud while protecting you from the possibility of retaliation. Until then, it is important not to discuss the matter with anyone other than your attorney, as doing so may jeopardize your ability to recover under the #FalseClaimsAct. Learn More https://www.smbb.com//false-claims-act-qui-tam-litigation/ #WhistleblowerAttorneys #WhistleblowerLawyers

It is a grim picture, a picture of a charter boat company that repeatedly disregarded its procedures. The most critical of those deviations, in my opinion, was the failure to require a roving patrol that in my opinion contributed to the high loss of life. - NTSB Chairman Robert Sumwalt "After presenting its findings and probable cause, the NTSB board adopted a slate of recommendations. It called for vessels similar to the Conception with overnight accommodations to be requi...red to have interconnected smoke detectors in all passenger areas. It recommended that a secondary means of escape lead into a different space than the primary exit. The agency also called on the Coast Guard to develop and implement an inspection program to verify that roving patrols are conducted as required for the safety of sleeping passengers and crew." #ConceptionBoatFire #diveboat

"We were among the first firms to represent victims stricken with COVID as a result of the reckless conduct of multiple corporations. While hopeful, we are also aware and concerned about the fast and furious pace of vaccine development, and it is reassuring to have on board at SMB someone with Larry Cohan's vast expertise in safe and effective vaccine development and administration. Over his career, he has successfully represented victims suffering from life-altering vaccine ...injuries. He's been a tireless and effective advocate for patients in his role representing victims as part of the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, and is a co-chair of the American Association of Justice's Vaccine Litigation Group. And just last week he conducted a CLE program on vaccines and vaccine law in the COVID era." - Robert J. Mongeluzzi, President of Saltz Mongeluzzi & Bendesky, P.C. "As with Steven G. Wigrizer, Kristen Gibbons Feden, and Marni S. Berger - our other high-impact, high-profile trial attorney additions earlier this year - Larry and Josh Cohan will have a positive influence throughout the firm for the benefit of our clients. They could not be coming on board at a more important time, despite the societal disruption caused by COVID, we are seeing an intense and increasing demand for our legal services." - Larry Bendesky, Managing Shareholder of Saltz Mongeluzzi & Bendesky "I'm as excited today- maybe more because my son is making the move with me - about this new opportunity as I was 40 years ago when I joined my outstanding former firm as a new associate. Frankly, there isn't another firm, anywhere, that I would have considered, but this is such a great fit on every level, and a chance to work side by side with a truly amazing group of people many who I've known most of my professional life - that share our love for the law, respect for our legal system, and passion to protect those who have been innocently and painfully victimized." - Larry Cohan, Saltz Mongeluzzi & Bendesky https://www.prnewswire.com//lawrence-r-cohan-pioneering-to #toxictorts #personalinjurylawyers #triallawyers

"Saltz Mongeluzzi & Bendesky, P.C. founder Robert Mongeluzzi said adding the father-son team was a great opportunity for the firm, especially as the use of vaccines is likely going to expand across the country as a means of combating the COVID-19 pandemic." We think Larry particularly has a tremendous wealth of experience in areas that really fit us well, such as mass torts, toxic torts, asbestos and vaccines...And considering that in the years ahead we may have several hu...ndred million Americans vaccinated, we certainly think that will be a significant area of practice." - Robert Mongeluzzi It’s a collaborative group, and there will be new challenges for me, which at my stage in my career, I’m excited about...I’m joining a group of lawyers who share my passion and will engage in new challenges and exciting new approaches, so I’m looking forward to it. - Larry Cohan #masstorts #toxictorts #personalinjurylawyers

"These courageous plaintiffs put their trust, faith and confidence in Devereux and its employees to care for them, to help them rehabilitate," stated Robert J. Mongeluzzi, of Saltz Mongeluzzi & Bendesky, P.C. (SMB). The law firm alleges that, "Instead (the plaintiffs) were horrifically brutalized sexually, physically and emotionally. They are taking positive action to hold those who utterly failed to protect and care for them accountable and to prevent other vulnerable, innoc...ent individuals from being victimized." "We intend to determine once and for all why this multi-state conglomerate with nearly $500 million in annual revenue failed to properly monitor its employees to ensure that they did not often repeatedly and without consequences molest or sexually abuse minors... One incident is intolerable. It must finally end." - Andrew Duffy, Saltz Mongeluzzi & Bendesky, P.C. "These children and their families, many from communities of color, were first betrayed and then abused...Meanwhile, Devereux pocketed its compensation from the referring agency or government despite knowing that they were not placing these children in caring and enriching environments." - "Kristen Gibbons Feden, who heads SMB's sexual assault practice and was among the lead prosecutors who convicted Bill Cosby at his retrial in Montgomery County." #sexualabuse #sexualassault #abusesurvivor

Saltz Mongeluzzi & Bendesky, P.C. has extensive experience successfully representing construction workers who have been catastrophically injured or killed in scaffolding accidents. UNMATCHED RESULTS SM&B has secured numerous multimillion-dollar verdicts and settlements for our clients in scaffold accident cases, including:... $12,700,000 settlement for seven workers injured in scaffold collapse during construction of Kimmel Center $8,500,000 settlement for worker who suffered brain injury and spastic paraplegia from a scaffold accident at worksite $5,500,000 settlement for construction worker injured in 40-foot fall off tipped-over scaffold $2,735,732 verdict for a carpenter whose ankle was shattered when a scaffolding platform board gave way $1,950,000 settlement for plumber injured at construction site for Ritz Carlton hotel $1,400,000 settlement with USX for mechanic injured in fall from catwalk $1,120,000 settlement for carpenter injured in 24-foot fall from scaffold UNMATCHED EXPERIENCE SM&B’s stellar track record in scaffold accident cases is driven by years of experience scrutinizing compliance with OSHA safety standards by defendants. When a serious scaffold accident occurs, SM&B’s attorneys ask the right questions: Were all workers properly trained? Was the scaffold: Properly installed and secured to the building? Erected with secured, adequately load-bearing planks? Inspected before each shift? Equipped with guardrail fall protections? UNMATCHED COMPENSATION Property owners, general contractors, contractors, construction managers, and scaffolding equipment manufacturers and installers may all be liable for a scaffold accident. SM&B works tenaciously to obtain all the compensation to which you may be entitled, including compensation for pain and suffering, emotional trauma, past and future medical and rehabilitation costs, lost income and future earnings. If you have been injured, or a family member has been injured or killed, as a result of a scaffolding accident, SM&B is committed to obtaining all the results you need and deserve. To find out more about what we achieve for clients, review our Results https://www.smbb.com/verdicts-settlements/ One Liberty Place, 52nd Floor 1650 Market Street Philadelphia, PA 19103 215-496-8282 smbb.com

Even with today’s medical advancements, birth injuries still occur in 7 out of every 1000 deliveries in the United States. In most cases, a birth injury is preventable. Common birth injuries that may be caused by medical negligence include: Cerebral Palsy or CP caused by decreased oxygen to the baby’s brain;... Skull fractures and brain damage can occur when during difficult deliveries when tools are used to assist in the delivery; Uterine Rupture can occur during labor; and Erb’s Palsy or Shoulder Dystocia, which is a paralysis of an arm from severe nerve damage to the baby during a difficult delivery. Children with birth injuries may have a number of permanent injuries that often require extensive medical care throughout their lifetime. The medical costs can become overwhelming. If you or someone you know may have a birth injury claim, please contact our medical malpractice team. Our medical malpractice team has successfully litigated birth injury lawsuits in both Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Saltz Mongeluzzi & Bendesky, P.C.'s medical malpractice team can assist you in determining if you have a case. To find out more about what we achieve for clients, review our Results https://www.smbb.com/verdicts-settlements/ One Liberty Place, 52nd Floor 1650 Market Street Philadelphia, PA 19103 215-496-8282 smbb.com #birthinjury #medicalmalpractice

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"Victims of sexual abuse need and deserve outstanding legal representation. They have been preyed upon by people they trusted. The sexual predators who hurt them must be held accountable to the fullest extent of the law." - Larry Bendesky, Saltz Mongeluzzi & Bendesky, P.C. There is no excuse, morally or legally for any incident of sexual abuse. Sexually victimized children and adults deserve to be heard and to seek compensation from their abusers. UNMATCHED KNOWLEDGE & EXPERI...ENCE As one of the top Philadelphia-based personal injury law firms, SM&B has unrivaled experience representing sexual abuse victims across wide range of circumstances. SM&B works relentlessly to help the victims of sexual abuse receive the compensation they deserve, including damages for pain and suffering and emotional trauma. If you or a family member has been a victim of sexual assault, SM&B and our experienced and compassionate attorneys will help obtain all of the results you need and deserve. To find out more about what we achieve for clients, review our Results https://www.smbb.com/verdicts-settlements/ One Liberty Place, 52nd Floor 1650 Market Street Philadelphia, PA 19103 215-496-8282 smbb.com #sexualabuse #sexualassault #abusesurvivor

"It’s our job to make sure that worksites are free of hazardous conditionsand to hold the owners of unsafe plants responsible for the catastrophic worker injuries and deaths that result from their negligence." - Andrew R. Duffy, Saltz Mongeluzzi & Bendesky, P.C. According to government statistics, nearly 3 million workers are injured on the job annually. About 5,000 workers are killed each year in workplace accidents, with more than 20 percent of those fatalities occurring i...n the construction industry alone. About 40% of all workplace fatalities involve transportation of some kindtypically a car or truck accident, or a mishap that occurs while moving materials on the job. UNMATCHED EXPERIENCE From analyzing evidence to selecting the most qualified safety and medical experts, SM&B has mastered the difficult task of establishing a relationship between workplace conditions and the injuries that occur there. Working with independent experts, SM&B attorneys thoroughly investigate such factors as: The worksite managers’ and plant owners’ prior knowledge of the hazardous conditions and their failure to correct or warn others about it Adherence to federal Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) regulations and the safety and operating procedures of the defendant companies. SM&B bolsters its cases with the innovative use of video brochuresmini-documentaries that powerfully illustrate our clients’ pain and suffering and include victim, family, witness and expert interviews and excerpts from the defendants’ depositions. These presentations often convince defendants to agree to high-value settlements, or, if settlement negotiations fail, persuade juries to award large verdicts. Besides representing our injured clients, SM&B’s lawyers have also been some of the leading advocates in the plaintiff’s bar for making sure US workplace conditions are improved to ensure worker safety and reduce the number of future accidents. UNMATCHED COMPENSATION Employers, office and factory owners, property managers, equipment manufacturers and maintenance firms may all be liable in a workplace accident case. SM&B works tirelessly to help you get all the compensation to which you may be entitledincluding payments for pain and suffering, emotional trauma, past and future medical expenses, lost income and future earnings. If you have been injured, or a family member has been injured or killed, as a result of a workplace accident, SM&B is committed to obtaining all the results you need and deserve. To find out more about what we achieve for clients, review our Results https://www.smbb.com/verdicts-settlements/ One Liberty Place, 52nd Floor 1650 Market Street Philadelphia, PA 19103 215-496-8282 smbb.com

These courageous plaintiffs put their trust, faith and confidence in Devereux and its employees to care for them, to help them rehabilitate, and instead they were horrifically brutalized sexually, physically and emotionally...They are taking positive action to hold those who utterly failed to protect and care for them accountable and to prevent other vulnerable, innocent individuals from being victimized. - Robert Mongeluzzi, Founder Saltz Mongeluzzi & Bendesky, P.C.