Accident & Injury

I chose to represent people who unfortunately suffered a life-altering injury because I saw first-hand the impact that this can have on a loved one and their family. What sets me apart is that when a client leaves my office, they have peace of mind knowing that they and their family will be protected. I have been representing injured clients for two decades and have recovered millions of dollars in damages for my clients. First and foremost, I make sure they get the proper medical care that they require. I provide representation for Workers’ Compensation, Heart and Lung Act, and Act 632/534 Benefits throughout Pennsylvania. I represent injured workers, including police officers, firefighters, correction officers, and injured union and non-union members. I handle all aspects of the litigation for workers’ compensation, Heart and Lung Act, and Act 632/534 benefits. These benefits include return to work orders, appeals from the denial of benefits, permanency proceedings, disability pensions, short and long-term disability benefits, offsets, collective bargaining agreement grievances, arbitrations, unfair labor practices, lump sum settlements and buyouts.

As founder of the firm, Michael effortlessly combines accessibility, experience, negotiation, collaboration, and compassion to achieve results. And he has named partners to the firm who value and demonstrate these tenets as well. He is the rare attorney who excels in both civil litigation and criminal defense. Known for his unwavering commitment to serving as the voice of the victim and advocate for the accused, he has established his reputation by winning multimillion-dollar jury verdicts in State and Federal Courts, as well as winning major criminal trials. His record of success in both civil and criminal courts includes acquittals in high-profile criminal cases and numerous seven-figure and eight-figure awards for victims. He has saved many corporations from unfair and oppressive government regulation and has won out-right victories for small companies and owners embroiled in complex corporate litigation.

A highly respected civil and criminal attorney, Lewis Small boasts a wonderful reputation in and around Philadelphia. He handles a variety of complex cases, including medical malpractice, car accidents, misdemeanors, felonies, and more. His clients greatly appreciate his patient counsel and his aggressive representation style. No matter the nature of your current legal issues, you can count on him for support through all phases of the legal process. His assistance can save you a great deal of time, money, and stress.

Gerald S. Stanshine is a nationally recognized trial attorney who focuses on criminal defense, civil rights, and personal injury. He has successfully represented numerous clients in high profile matters. Mr. Stanshine is well known to clients, opposing counsel and judges for tenacious and skillful representation of his clients. He has been a guest faculty member with the National Institute for Trial Advocacy, and has testified before and counseled various Pennsylvania governmental agencies and commissions. He has also appeared on WPVI’s, (channel 6), Action News: Issues and Answers. For almost two decades, Mr. Stanshine was counsel, and then lead counsel to the Fraternal Order of Police in Philadelphia for police officers in Internal Affairs investigations and Disciplinary Hearings. He has been selected to Pennsylvania Super Lawyers for six consecutive years; to the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015; to the American Society of Legal Advocates as a Top 100 Criminal Defense Lawyer in Pa. for 2013, 2014, and 2015; named as one of the Top 10 Criminal Defense Attorneys in Pennsylvania by the National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys; selected as a Member of the Nation’s Top One Percent by The National Association of Distinguished Counsel; selected to Philadelphia’s Top Rated Lawyers in 2013, 2014, and 2015; and has been consistently rated AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell, (its highest rating), every year since 2000.

Dale L. Trimble, the owner, and principal of The Trimble Firm, P.L.L.C., is one of the few lawyers in the State of Texas who is certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in both Civil Trial Law and Personal Injury Law. Trimble was certified in both these specialties in 1995 and has maintained his certification in both areas since that time. Trimble remains active in trying all forms of civil trial and personal injury matters.

Craig Eiland grew up in a farming and ranching family in west Texas and is an accomplished and respected trial lawyer, who has represented clients throughout the U.S. -- as well as internationally. In addition, he has over 20 years of experience in the Texas House of Representatives. During his tenure as an elected official, he served as Chairman of the Pensions and Investments Committee and Vice Chairman of the Insurance and Juvenile Justice and Family Issues Committees. He was also a member of the Business and Industry; Appropriations; and State, Federal and International Relations Committees. As a personal injury advocate, Mr. Eiland has represented clients injured while working offshore or in the petrochemical industry, traveling in a car or truck, or from ingesting a defective drug. He is dedicated to his clients and is not intimidated by the large Fortune 500 companies that he holds accountable for their negligence. He can represent you as a sole practitioner or partner with a law firm that needs a successful trial litigator. In his practice of civil and commercial litigation, Craig Eiland also handles cases that involve maritime and admiralty issues, breach of fiduciary duty and insurance claim disputes. While he prepares all of his cases for trial, he also handles cases in arbitration to resolve all types of legal matters.

Since the start of his career, Travis B. Terry has focused on personal injury law. He has offered quality representation since 1993. He has successfully handled thousands of injury cases and focuses on cases involving victims of serious injuries. Mr. Terry is proud to serve the Sugar Land, Katy, Richmond, Greater Houston and Austin, TX, areas.

Nhan Nguyen, MD, JD, MSF has been serving injured clients for over 13 years. With extensive knowledge of both law, medicine and business finance, lead attorney, Nhan H. Nguyen, MD, JD, MSF has the skill and experience to help clients navigate the complex areas of personal injury and insurance claims to help maximize damages in recovery - he has done this successfully for hundreds of clients for millions of dollars in settlement. A Vietnamese refugee immigrant from the Vietnam War, Dr. Nguyen grew up in Houston, Texas for the majority of his life and is an active contributor to the local community and youth. He volunteers as a coach for youth athletics and serves on many school and community volunteer boards and committees. With a work and professional philosophy blending eastern and western cultures, Dr. Nguyen aggressively pursues justice in a unique and compassionate way.

Minh Tran practice is focused on bankruptcy and civil litigation at the Arrow Law Group, PLLC. The law firm also represents clients in personal injury, criminal, and family law matters. Minh is admitted to practice law in all Federal Courts in Washington state.

Mr. Brumbaugh is the senior shareholder of Walstead Mertsching. He joined the firm in 1992 and has been a shareholder since 1996. He primarily represents victims of motor vehicle collisions and medical malpractice. He is licensed in Washington and Oregon and practices in both State and Federal trial and appellate courts. He has successfully argued before the Washington State Supreme Court. His areas of focus include: wrongful death claims; automobile, motorcycle and trucking collisions; medical and nursing home malpractice; and defective product claims.