Catastrophic Injury and Wrongful Death Lawyers
You Heal.
We Handle the Rest.
Our team at McEldrew Purtell focuses on Catastrophic Injury and Wrongful Death Cases in Pennsylvania and Nationwide and we are dedicated to providing the highest level of service and maximum recovery during our clientâs time of need.
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When Tragedy Strikes, We Fight Back
We support our clients through every stage of recovery from catastrophic injury and wrongful death. We level the playing field to hold powerful people responsible for the damage they have caused and secure our clientsâ future.
Over 230+ Years of
Combined Experience
Free Investigation,
No Charge Unless We Win
$100s of Millions
Recovered
Why Choose Us
At McEldrew Purtell, we fight for those devastated by catastrophic injury and wrongful death. When the worst happens, we stand with our clients, committed and compassionate.
Our mission is to deliver exceptional legal services to our clients by leveraging the expertise and creativity of our distinguished attorneys. We are committed to offering representation that is not only highly skilled and effective but also innovative, ensuring that we meet the unique needs and challenges of each case.
When everything is at stake, McEldrew Purtell is in your corner. We donât settle for less. We fight because justice demands it.
Practice Areas
The attorneys at McEldrew Purtell have the experience and resources to fight for the compensation you deserve.
Birth & Neonatal Injury
Civil Rights
Construction & Workplace – 3rd Party & Products
FELA / Railroad
Fire & Explosions
Medical Malpractice
Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect
Premises Liability, Negligent Security & Dram Shop
Products Liability
Supply Chain Cases
Toxic Tort
Trucking, Commercial Vehicle & Rideshare
Donât Just Take Our Word For It
Hear From Our Clients
At McEldrew Purtell, results matter and so does the way we achieve them. While our case outcomes reflect our tenacity in court and at the negotiation table, itâs the voices of our clients that truly capture who we are and why we do this work.
We represent people at the worst moments of their lives: after catastrophic injuries, workplace tragedies, and preventable losses. Through every case, we aim to deliver not just compensation but clarity, confidence, and care.
If youâre considering working with a Philadelphia trial lawyer, we invite you to read what our clients have said about their experiences with McEldrew Purtell. Their words are the most powerful testament to our values, our dedication, and our results.
Our Network
McEldrew Purtell proudly partners with law firms across the United States to support clients in complex, high-stakes injury and wrongful death cases. With deep roots in the labor movement, our firm has earned the trust of union workers and their families nationwide. Whether collaborating with co-counsel or advocating for workers injured on the job, we bring decades of experience, trial-tested strategy, and a deep commitment to justice for the working class.
News & Resources
Insights
Legal Insight: Defining the Ownership of Tracks in Philadelphia – Where Should I look?
This article was created by the Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association for The Verdict newsletter in conjunction with Cormick McLaughlin of McEldrew Purtell and is intended to provide legal insight into the ownership of railroad tracks in the Philadelphia area. Finding…
Client Stories
Family of Amanda Cahill Files Federal Lawsuit After Jail Overdose
McEldrew Purtell has filed a federal lawsuit on behalf of the family of Amanda Cahill, a 31-year-old mother who died in September 2024 of a suspected fentanyl overdose while incarcerated at the Philadelphia Industrial Correctional Center (PICC).
Investigations
Baton Rouge Police Department Strip-Search Class Action: What Victims Should Know (2025 Update)
The Baton Rouge Police Department Systematically violated the rights of citizens by taking them into custody, strip searching, and physically abusing them without justification or legitimate purpose. The officers and supervisors who committed these violations were in a specialized unit…
Insights
Lithium-Ion Battery Storage & Transport: Warehouse Fire/Explosion Litigation
Lithium-ion batteries power modern commerce but when storage or transport goes wrong, the fires are fast, toxic, and devastating. For injured workers, first responders, and nearby businesses, a single incident can upend lives. This guide explains how these losses happen,…
Insights
Wrongful Death on a Jobsite: How Third-Party Claims Deliver Beyond Workersâ Comp Death Benefits
Losing a loved one in a workplace incident is devastating. In the immediate aftermath, most families are told, âworkersâ comp will handle it.â While workersâ compensation death benefits are important, they are limited by design. In many jobsite tragedies, another…
Investigations
Investigation Update: Ford Recalls More Than 850,000 Vehicles Over Faulty Fuel Pump
McEldrew Purtell currently represents multiple clients affected by a secondary fuel filter leak in Ford vehicles, which poses an increased risk of engine fire. One week before the court ordered inspection and destructive testing in our first case, the National…