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McEldrew Purtell and Dan Purtell Named Finalists in 2026 Pennsylvania Legal Awards
McEldrew Purtell is proud to announce that the firm has been named a finalist for Law Firm of the Year and Dan Purtell has been named a finalist…
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Hair Products Linked to Cancer: What Consumers and Salon Professionals Need to Know
Chemical hair products are a staple for many consumers and an everyday reality for salon professionals. Mounting research and growing litigation now ties certain products and long-term exposures to increased cancer risk. If you’ve used chemical straighteners frequently, or you…
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Wrongful Death on a Jobsite: How Third-Party Claims Deliver Beyond Workers’ Comp Death Benefits
Losing a loved one in a workplace incident is devastating. In the immediate aftermath, most families are told, “workers’ comp will handle it.” While workers’ 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…
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Port & Intermodal Yard Disasters: Straddle Carriers, Reach Stackers, and Twistlocks
Moving metal boxes should not cost lives. Yet in marine terminals and rail intermodal yards, catastrophic injuries and fatalities continue to occur around straddle carriers, reach stackers, and twistlock. This post breaks down how these incidents happen, who may be…
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Jones Act vs. LHWCA: Which Maritime Law Applies to Your Injury?
If you are hurt working on or around the water, the first legal question is often not how bad the injury is. It is which maritime law applies. For most injured maritime workers, the answer is either the Jones Act…
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Why Philadelphia Construction Cases Are Different: Union Trades, Dense Sites, and Complex Logistics
Construction in Philadelphia isn’t like construction everywhere else. Union trade structures, tight urban jobsites, and delivery/hoisting logistics create a web of responsibilities that can make or break a construction injury case. If you or a loved one was hurt on…
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From Port to Porch: Where Catastrophic Injuries Happen in the Modern Supply Chain
When something goes terribly wrong in the supply chain, it’s rarely “just an accident.” It’s usually the predictable result of pressure, fragmented control, and gaps in safety. This guide walks through the riskiest handoffs, from port to last mile, so…
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Electrocution & Arc Flash: LOTO, PPE, and Machine Guarding Gaps That Prove Negligence
Electrical work is dangerous when employers cut corners. When a worker suffers an electrocution, shock, or arc-flash burn, the root cause is often simple: the company failed to lock out energy, supply the right protective gear, or guard hazardous machinery.…
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McEldrew Purtell is currently investigating the New Orleans Terror Attack
In the early hours of New Year’s Eve, tragedy struck when a devastating attack led to unimaginable loss and injury. Many lives were changed forever, and the community is still reeling from the effects. At McEldrew Purtell, we stand with…
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Offshore Supply Vessel Injuries: Crew Transfers, Winches, Cranes, and Heavy Equipment Risks
Offshore supply vessels keep operations moving, but the same equipment that makes the job possible also creates serious injury exposure. Crew transfers in changing seas, suspended loads on deck, and pinch points around winches and cranes can turn routine tasks…
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Forklifts & Powered Industrial Trucks: Catastrophic Patterns and Key Evidence
Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks (PITs) are indispensable and unforgiving. When something goes wrong, the result is often a crushing injury, traumatic amputation, brain or spinal trauma, or death. Understanding the recurring patterns and locking down the right evidence…
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Anoxic Brain Injuries: Causes & Symptoms
Anoxic brain injuries are a type of Traumatic Brain Injury that is different from others, as they are not caused by a blow to the head. Instead, anoxic brain injuries occur when the brain is deprived of oxygen for too…
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Acquired Brain Injuries: Causes & Symptoms
Of the many different types of personal injuries suffered by Americans each year, acquired brain injuries (ABIs) are among the most serious. These brain injuries are defined by a post-natal cause, distinct from those that people are born with or…
Investigations
Maritime Wrongful Death: Who Can File and What Damages Are Available
Losing a loved one in a maritime incident is devastating, and the legal path forward is often more complicated than a typical wrongful death claim. Maritime cases can involve federal statutes, general maritime law, and sometimes state wrongful death laws,…
Investigations
EzriCare Eyedrops Lawsuit
While eye drops are generally harmless, what happens when an eye product becomes contaminated and, therefore, harmful? For many users of EzriCare eyedrops, the answer to this question became evident.
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When Funeral Homes Betray Trust: How to Recognize Negligence and What Families Can Do
Losing a loved one is hard enough. Families should be able to rely on funeral homes to carry out final wishes with care, accuracy, and dignity. When a funeral home cuts corners, gives misleading information, or mishandles remains, the harm…