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
Breaking News:
Building Explosion – NJ
A reported building explosion in Logan Township, New Jersey prompted a shelter-in-place order and left multiple people injured, including burn injuries, according to early reports. When industrial blasts happen, the cause may involve more than one failure point, from maintenance and contractor work to equipment defects and process safety breakdowns. Our team is tracking developments and explaining what injured workers and families should know about medical documentation, evidence preservation, and potential legal options beyond workers’ compensation.
Catastrophic Injury and Wrongful Death Lawyers
Emerging Matter:
Spinal Cord Stimulator Paralysis
A recent KARE 11 investigation reported that multiple Minnesota patients say they were left paralyzed or seriously injured after receiving spinal cord stimulator implants for pain relief at Nura Pain Clinic in Edina. According to the reporting, three patients filed lawsuits against the clinic and the implanting physician, alleging the procedure caused sudden, lasting spinal cord injuries. If your loved one was there or you have information about what happened, contact McEldrew Purtell for a free, confidential case review so we can help protect your rights and preserve critical evidence.
Catastrophic Injury and Wrongful Death Lawyers
Investigations
To help protect injured people and families, we are closely examining the following developing situations.
- 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 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 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
Investigations
Surgical Mesh Complications: What “Design Defect vs. Complication” Looks Like
Surgical mesh is used in many common procedures, including hernia repair and certain pelvic surgeries. When it works, it can reinforce weakened tissue and support healing. But when patients develop serious problems afterward like chronic pain, infection, erosion, adhesion, bowel…
News
Logan Township, New Jersey Building Explosion Prompts Shelter in Place: Updated Injury Reports, Propane Storage Details, and What Injured Workers Can Do
A building explosion at a large commercial facility in Logan Township, New Jersey led to a shelter-in-place advisory on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. Officials later lifted the shelter-in-place shortly before 5:00 p.m. after air monitoring reported no hazards detected. What…
Investigations
Spinal Cord Stimulator Paralysis Claims: What Patients Should Know After KARE 11 Investigation
A recent KARE 11 investigation reported that multiple Minnesota patients say they were left paralyzed or seriously injured after receiving spinal cord stimulator implants for pain relief at Nura Pain Clinic in Edina. According to the reporting, three patients filed…
Investigations
Solvent Exposure (TCE/PCE): Auto shops, degreasers, and long-term neurological harm
Walk into many auto shops and you will find the same lineup: brake cleaner, parts-washing tanks, degreasers, and “heavy duty” solvents used to cut through grime fast. Some of those products have historically contained chlorinated solvents like trichloroethylene (TCE) and…
Insights
Falling Inventory, Fatal Consequences: The Struck-By Hazards Inside Modern Distribution Centers
Modern distribution centers are built for speed. Pallets move fast, forklifts weave through narrow aisles, and inventory stacks higher than ever. But when a load shifts, a rack fails, or a lift operator cannot see what is in front of…
Insights
FELA vs. workers’ comp: the key differences railroad workers can’t afford to miss
If you are hurt working for a railroad, your claim usually is not a standard workers’ compensation case. Most railroad employees fall under the Federal Employers’ Liability Act (FELA), a federal law that works very differently than state workers’ comp.…
