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 client’s time of need.
Catastrophic Injury and Wrongful Death Lawyers
Investigations
To help protect injured people and families, we are closely examining the following developing situations.
- Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Leak
- Defective Breast Mesh
- Tabletop Fire Pit Injuries
- Industrial Silica Exposure
- Social Media Addiction in Children
- Button Battery Ingestion Risks
- Pressure Cooker Explosions
If you or someone you love may be affected, contact us for a free, confidential case review.
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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 clients’ 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 beside our clients with unwavering commitment and compassion.
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 don’t 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.
Civil Rights
Construction & Workplace – 3rd Party & Products
FELA / Railroad
Fire & Explosions
Medical Malpractice
Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect
Premises Liability, Negligent Security & Dram Shop
Prenatal, Birth, & Neonatal Injury
Product Liability
Supply Chain Cases
Toxic Tort
Trucking, Commercial Vehicle & Rideshare
Don’t 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, it’s 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 you’re 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
Neonatal Sepsis and Meningitis: Delayed Treatment and Brain Injury
Newborn sepsis and meningitis develop when bacteria or other pathogens enter a newborn’s bloodstream or central nervous system during or after birth and can cause seizures, brain injury, organ failure, and death when not recognized and treated quickly. These infections…
Investigations
Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI), Paralysis, and Wrongful Death Caused by Warehouse Falls
Warehouse workers have suffered permanent brain damage, paralysis, or death within seconds of a fall from a storage rack, mezzanine, ladder, loading dock, or raised pallet. A worker may strike a concrete floor, shelving, machinery, or stored materials with enough…
Investigations
Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown Medication Error Harms Four Surgery Patients, One Reportedly Left Paralyzed
A 72-year-old woman who entered a Nashville hospital for a routine knee replacement was reportedly left paralyzed from the chest down after receiving the wrong medication. She was one of four joint replacement patients affected by a pharmacy medication error…
Investigations
Sepsis Deaths in Nursing Homes: Bedsores, UTIs, and Pneumonia
Sepsis-related deaths in nursing homes occur when an infection is not recognized and treated as a medical emergency in time. An infected bedsore, urinary tract infection, or case of pneumonia can spread, damage vital organs, and become life-threatening when staff…
News
McEldrew Purtell Ranks No. 2,365 on the 2026 Inc. 5000 After 142% Three-Year Growth
McEldrew Purtell has been ranked No. 2,365 on the 2026 Inc. 5000, recognizing the firm among the fastest-growing private companies in the United States after achieving 142% growth over three years. The national recognition follows McEldrew Purtell’s earlier inclusion on…
Investigations
Railroad Toxic Exposure Claims: Cancer, Lung Disease, and Proving Workplace Causation
Railroad workers face dangers that extend far beyond traumatic injuries and derailments. For decades, railroad employees have been exposed to toxic substances capable of causing serious illnesses, including cancer, chronic lung disease, and other life-altering medical conditions. Under the Federal…