The lawyers at Aversa & Linn, P.C., have made a solid commitment to the following areas of practice in order to provide clients throughout Pennsylvania, including the counties of Berks, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia, with the best possible legal representation.

• Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Litigation
• Medical Malpractice
• Motor Vehicle Accidents
• Product Liability
• Worker's Compensation
• Social Security Disability
• Legal Malpractice

Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Litigation-Our firm represents individuals and their families who have been seriously injured or killed as a result of the negligence, carelessness, or recklessness of others. Our firm handles all types of serious and catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death cases involving:

• Joint, Spinal Cord, Neck, and Back Injuries
• Traumatic Brain Injuries
• Closed Head Injuries
• Drug Overdose Injuries
• Seizure Disorders
• Fractures and Dislocations
• Brain Damage, Burns, and Amputations
• Other Severe, Permanent, and Crippling Injuries

We have successfully represented individuals and their families with injuries caused by the negligence, carelessness, and recklessness of others in situations involving:

• Automobile Accidents
• Motorcycle Accidents
• Bicycle Accidents
• Trucking Accidents
• Pedestrian Accidents
• Construction Accidents
• Workplace Accidents
• Dangerous and Defective Products
• Drugs and Medical Devices
• Fires and Explosions
• Medical Malpractice
• Nursing Malpractice
• Premises Liability

Personal injuries not only cause physical pain, but often emotional and financial hardship through loss of work, medical bills, and stress placed upon families and loved ones. We often take our physical and mental well being for granteduntil something goes wrong. When an accident happens lives are forever changed. Simple pleasures become chores. Daily routines are disrupted. Economic losses are often devastating. Whether caused by an automobile accident, a defective product, medical malpractice, or other negligent, careless, or reckless conduct, injuries alter lives forever. At Aversa & Linn, P.C., we take responsibility for effective, aggressive investigation and representation, allowing our injured clients to attend to health, family, and economic issues, while pursuing a variety of legal means to obtain just and fair results. We also never overlook the intrinsic value of peace of mind and always factor that into our cases.

Medical Malpractice-Medical malpractice, simply put, occurs when your medical provider deviates from the normal standard of care. Medical providers are required to exercise reasonable care in accordance with the standards of care for the profession involved. If a doctor, surgeon, hospital, or other medical provider acts, or fails to act, in a manner that deviates from the accepted standard of care, then that provider may be liable for an injured person's damages. Though the majority of health care providers do good work, mistakes are sometimes made which could adversely affect a person, as well as family and friends, for the rest of their lives. At Aversa & Linn, P.C., we represent individuals and their families whose medical provider has breached the standard of care in diagnosing or treating medical conditions. We have extensive experience in cases involving:

• Birth-related injuries
• Brain injuries
• Surgical errors
• Misdiagnosis or late diagnosis
• Failure to diagnose cancer
• Obstetrical and gynecological malpractice
• Patient neglect
• Medication errors
• Emergency room errors
• Nursing home negligence, abuse, and neglect

Motor Vehicle Accidents-While motor vehicle accidents comprise a significant portion of personal injury and wrongful death claims, it is wrong to think that they are always simple to resolve. Our attorneys understand not just the "rules of the road" and the special duties imposed on commercial and public carriers, but also the complex scientific and engineering principles often necessary to unravel just how an accident occurred on the roadways of Pennsylvania and who, if anyone was at fault. We handle issues involving:

• Alcohol related crashes
• Hit and run
• Passenger injuries
• Driver injuries
• Motorcycle accidents
• Semi-truck and tractor trailer crashes
• Pedestrian accidents
• Bicycle accidents

The lawyers at Aversa & Linn, P.C. are well trained in fairly evaluating motor vehicle accident cases so that our clients can anticipate and appreciate realistic outcomes. When cases can be resolved fairly for all, through mediation, arbitration, or other Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) methods, our attorneys can aid in achieving that result. When cases must be tried, our attorneys recognize that as well and can tap into their extensive experience in the courtroom. Whatever the practical or legal issues that arise out of a motor vehicle accident, our firm is prepared to address them in order to met and exceed client objectives and goals.

Product Liability-Every year, thousands of consumers sustain serious injuries from defective products. Many of these injuries could be avoided if the manufacturers or distributors of these products took additional steps to ensure consumer safety. The main incentive to increase product safety is to avoid potential liability in product liability lawsuits, which provide compensation for the personal injuries sustained from the use of a defective product. The damages the consumer is entitled to receive may include compensation for:

• Medical expenses
• Lost wages
• Loss of physical capacity
• Pain, suffering, and mental anguish
• Punitive damages

As part of our personal injury and wrongful death practice, we assist injured individuals in bringing their claims for their injuries or deaths caused by a manufacturing flaw or defect, a design flaw or defect, or where a product is unreasonably dangerous because of inadequate instructions or warnings. We ensure that injured consumers or the family and heirs of deceased consumers receive fair treatment under the law and seek full and fair compensation for injuries caused by dangerous and defective products.

Worker's Compensation-When you are hurt or injured while performing your duties as an employee in Pennsylvania, there is a specialized area of legislation that governs from whom and how much you can recover. Workers' compensation laws are designed to provide benefits to workers who are injured on the job or who contract a work-related disease. Pennsylvania's Workers' Compensation System protects employees who have been injured on the job or contracted a work-related illness. Under state workers compensation laws, employers are required to provide workers compensation insurance coverage to each employee. Work related injuries or illnesses typically covered by workers' compensation laws include:

• Carpal tunnel/repetitive trauma injuries
• Hearing problems
• Back injuries
• Work-related emotional problems
• Work-induced heart attack or stroke
• Occupational diseases such as asbestosis and dermatitis
• Disfigurement and scarring of face, neck, or hands
• Asthma or other work related pulmonary conditions
• Loss of use of limbs
• Eye injuries

Workers' compensation differs substantially from other types of injury and death cases, and generally provides coverage for any necessary medical treatment related to the injury or illness and compensation for lost wages. The questions that arise most often in a "work comp" case are:

• Whether you were an employee at the time of the injury?
• Was the injury received while you were on the job?
• Was there an injury?
• What benefits are you entitled to?
• Was the injury permanent?
• Are you entitled to a settlement?
• Should you accept a settlement?

Social Security Disability-Disability can pose an insurmountable obstacle to earning a living. If you or a family member suffer from an injury or disease that prevents you from working, or is expected to prevent you from working for one year or longer, then you may be entitled to Social Security Disability benefits. The Social Security Administration (SSA) is a federal agency that administers retirement and disability benefits. It is not a Pennsylvania state government agency. The Social Security Administration (SSA) defines a disability as the inability to engage in substantial gainful activity (SGA) due to an impairment or combination of impairments. To be considered disabled, a person must ordinarily establish that he or she cannot perform his or her past work and also must establish an inability to perform other types of employment. The Social Security system provides benefits for the disabled under two separate but related programs: Social Security Disability Insurance (DIB) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI).

To get disability benefits from Social Security, you must apply. How much a person receives as a benefit depends on his or her work history, resources, and other available income. We have substantial experience obtaining Social Security benefits on behalf of our disabled clients and their families. Due to our experience, we are able to efficiently guide you through the overwhelming maze of regulation and red tape that characterizes the application process. If you have been denied benefits by the Social Security Administration (SSA) or are simply considering whether you should apply, please contact Aversa & Linn, P.C. today.

Legal Malpractice-A legal malpractice lawsuit is based on an allegation that a lawyer negligently performed legal services on behalf of a client in an underlying claim or legal matter. Some of the most common ways a lawyer might mishandle a case is by missing a statute of limitation, failing to properly advise a client about the details of a settlement, failing to prosecute a case and having it dismissed, and through a conflict of interest between the lawyer and the client. If the lawyer's mistake caused the client harm, a lawsuit or claim is often filed to recover damages. We prosecute and defend these cases through a team approach, with the client being an integral member of the team. Working closely with the client, we immediately analyze the merits of each claim, evaluate the underlying facts and law, and develop a strategy. Cases are staffed appropriately after consultation with the client. Prompt claim resolution or, when necessary, quick trial preparation is our goal.