I was a client of Tim Rayne in the Kennett office for over 3 years. He and his staff were incredibly patient and understanding, despite a brain injury that left me unstable, confused, anxious, depressed, and in pain. Not being able to comprehend the what’s and why’s of the circumstances surrounding you is a scary place to be. Tim’s group was always on the same page and I will always be grateful they were there to “hold my hand”.
Timothy F. Rayne
Product Liability
MacElree Harvey’s attorneys defend individuals and self-insured businesses in high exposure products liability actions regarding a variety of claims, including aviation, toxic tort, medical products, food borne illness, industrial products, toys and power tools. The attorneys in MacElree Harvey’s products liability group have served as national coordinating counsel for Fortune 500 companies and provide efficient representation focused on minimizing costs and long term client impact. Some recent examples of successful product liability defense litigation include a favorable settlement where a client’s mechanical power press injured operator resulting in amputation and a defense verdict for a client against a plaintiff’s claim that a defective electric gate malfunctioned and injured an arm.
MacElree Harvey’s attorneys also represent individuals harmed by dangerous products, including toys, vehicles, machines, consumer products, and medicine. These victims have the right to make a legal claim against the manufacturer and/or seller for compensation for injuries sustained including but not limited to, medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
Medical Malpractice
At MacElree Harvey, we have attorneys with decades of experience in helping patients and their loved ones win justice after injury or death caused by Medical Malpractice committed by doctors, nurses, hospitals, nursing homes, therapists, technicians or other medical professionals. Our Medical Malpractice lawyers are skilled at negotiating settlements and trying Medical Malpractice cases in Pennsylvania and Delaware.
Medical Malpractice cases are complicated and involve proving a violation of a Standard of Care, and that serious injuries or death were caused by the violation. Our team is experienced at analyzing Medical Malpractice cases, retaining expert witnesses and achieving the best results for our clients.
Errors leading to Pennsylvania and Delaware Medical Malpractice claims can include:
- Birth injury and death
- Brain injury
- Surgical and anesthesia errors
- Medication, prescription or dosage mistakes
- Errors in diagnosis
- Delayed medical treatment
- Cancer cases
- Emergency room injuries
- Infections
- Nursing home abuse or neglect
If someone has been killed or injured in Pennsylvania or Delaware because of Medical Malpractice, the responsible medical professional has a legal obligation to pay fair compensation which can include lost wages, medical bills and expenses, pain and suffering and other damages. We offer free consultations in all Medical Malpractice cases and are available to meet in any of our offices in Pennsylvania or Delaware, at your home or any other convenient location.
Some examples of the types of Medical Malpractice cases our attorneys handle include:
- Operating room fire – Settlement of a claim involving an operating room fire that occurred during surgery to remove a facial mole. The surgeon and anesthesiologist failed to communicate about giving the patient oxygen and using an electric cautery tool in combination. Claim for damages involving first and second degree burns. Settled just before trial.
- Birth injury – Settled case involving death of a baby from misapplication of forceps during delivery.
- Delayed diagnosis – Resolution of malpractice claim resulting from failure to timely diagnose and treat tendon injury causing permanent loss of use and disfigurement of thumb.
Personal Injury Law
Personal Injury Law
A personal injury attorney is something that you never want to need, but are glad to have when you do.
When an accident occurs and causes injury in Pennsylvania or Delaware—whether on the road or because of poor medical treatment or any other accident, many questions immediately come to mind: Who will pay for medical expenses and bills when I’m out of work? What care will I need in the future and who will pay for it? How do I deal with the insurance companies? How do I make sure that the person who caused the accident accepts responsibility and pays fair compensation for all of my losses?
At MacElree Harvey, our Pennsylvania and Delaware Personal Injury attorneys will answer all of your questions, then handle all contact with the insurance companies and, ultimately, recover full and fair compensation in cases involving:
- Car, truck and motorcycle accidents
- Bicycle accidents
- Pedestrian injuries
- Uninsured and underinsured motorist cases
- Slip and fall injuries
- Medical malpractice
- Dangerous products
- Dog bite injuries
- Wrongful Death
If you have been injured in an accident in Pennsylvania or Delaware, you are entitled to be fairly compensated for your injuries and damages (lost wages, medical bills, and expenses, pain and suffering). At MacElree Harvey, our team of Personal Injury attorneys has decades of experience in negotiating settlements and trying serious Personal Injury and Death cases in Pennsylvania and Delaware. While most cases settle prior to trial, some of our representative cases have included:
Motor vehicle accident
A seven-figure settlement for serious foot injuries following a broadside collision between a vehicle and an SUV that failed to yield while turning left.
Motorcycle accident
In a pick-up truck versus motorcycle accident, our client sustained multiple and serious leg and arm fractures. The claim against the driver recovered his policy limits and, likewise, we obtained policy limits from the client’s underinsurance company. To obtain additional compensation for the client, we pursued a claim against the personal assets of the responsible driver, who ultimately settled and agreed to pay significant personal monies and to have that promise secured by a mortgage on his personal residence.
Medical malpractice
Settlement of a case involving an operating room fire that occurred during surgery to remove a facial mole. The surgeon and anesthesiologist failed to communicate about giving the patient oxygen and using an electric cautery tool in combination. Claim for damages involving first and second-degree facial burns. Settled just before trial.
Car-versus-horse collision
Successfully represented a driver injured after her car collided with horses that had escaped from a breeding farm due to the negligent design and maintenance of the farm’s fencing. Recovered compensation for past and future medical bills, lost wages and pain and suffering.
Dangerous products
A construction worker who was seriously injured when a nail gun misfired and shot a 3″ nail into his chest. Legal claims were filed against the nail gun manufacturer alleging that the nail gun was defective and dangerous because it did not have a safety switch. Case settled prior to trial.
Members of our Personal Injury team have Master’s Degrees in Trial Advocacy and have been named as Super Lawyers Top 100 in Pennsylvania and Philadelphia, in Philadelphia Magazine and Top Lawyers in Main Line Today. Our attorneys are easily accessible, educate you on the law and legal process and regularly update you on the status of your case.
In addition, our fees are charged on a “Contingent” basis, meaning that the fee is based upon our attorneys recovering compensation for you. If we achieve no recovery, there is no fee. If we are successful in achieving compensation, our fee is usually a fair percentage of the recovery plus any out-of-pocket costs we pay to pursue your case.
We believe that the Contingent Fee is beneficial to our clients because the risk of the representation is on our shoulders. We pay expenses and perform work, but, if we are unsuccessful, you owe us nothing. In addition, the Contingent Fee gives a financial incentive for us to get you full and fair compensation because our fee depends on it.
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Litigation Law
Litigation Law
From its inception, MacElree Harvey has been the home of accomplished trial lawyers serving clients in Southeastern Pennsylvania and Northern Delaware.
Our attorneys are known for their efficient and effective representation of a broad range of clients.
The firm has continued that tradition by recognizing that the legal challenges facing individuals, families, businesses, professionals, and charities can have devastating consequences if not properly prosecuted or defended.
To meet the challenges of today’s legal climate, while MacElree Harvey continues to have a broad range litigation practice, the firm has also begun to concentrate its practice areas so that clients who face a particular legal challenge in these areas can expect quality representation by the right litigation lawyer with the right level of experience.
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Kennett Square, PA
Centreville, DE | Hockessin, DE | Kennett Square, PA | West Chester, PA
209 East State Street Road
Kennett Square, PA 19348
610-444-3180
