Tauber Law Philadelphia

- 2 Penn Center Suite 900 1500, John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19102

Personal Injury Attorney

Assault & battery injury litigation occurs when one person is accused of illegally injuring another person through violence. This type of litigation can occur in the context of criminal prosecution or a civil lawsuit.

Auto accident litigation occurs when at least one party involved in an accident sues someone they claim was responsible for the accident. Normally this takes place in a civil lawsuit, but criminal prosecution is also possible.

Bicycle accident litigation occurs when one party sues another party over damages (injuries, etc.) arising from a bicycle accident. Typically, the defendant is a motorist.

Catastrophic injury litigation occurs when one party suffers a devastating injury and files a lawsuit against a party they believe is responsible for the injury. Compensation claims tend to be very high.

DUI injury litigation occurs when the victim of a claimed DUI accident sues the responsible party for injuries sustained in the accident. It can also occur in a criminal context when a motorist is arrested for DUI and pleads “not guilty.”

Dental malpractice litigation occurs when a patient sues a dentist for failing to meet their professional duty of care towards a patient. Lawsuits work similarly to medical malpractice lawsuits.

Medical malpractice litigation occurs when a patient sues a healthcare provider for failing to meet their professional duty of care in treating the patient. The patient might sue a doctor, a hospital, or another health care provider.

Motorcycle accident litigation occurs when the victim of a motorcycle accident sues someone they allege to be the responsible party. The defendant is typically a motorist.

Motorist insurance claims litigation occurs when an injured motorist sues an auto insurance company for injuries sustained in a car accident. Typically, the motorist files the lawsuit because settlement negotiations failed.

Pain & suffering litigation occurs when an injured party seeks compensation for their physical pain and suffering as one element of their overall claim for personal injury compensation.

Pedestrian accident litigation occurs when an injured pedestrian files a lawsuit against another party, typically a motorist, who they believe is responsible for the accident.

Product liability litigation occurs when someone injured by a defective product (prescription medication with dangerous side effects, for example) sues the manufacturer or another party in the product’s distribution chain for personal injury compensation.

Property damage litigation occurs when someone whose property was damaged sues the party they allege is responsible for the damage. The most common claim of this type arises from car accidents.

Slip & fall injury litigation occurs when someone injured in a slip and fall accident sues someone for their injuries. Typically, the defendant is the owner of the premises where the accident occurred (a department store, for example).

Truck accident litigation typically occurs when the victim of a truck accident sues a truck driver for negligent driving. The trucking company is not normally liable for the accident.

A workplace injury can devastate both your life and your earning capacity. Fortunately, there are ways to seek fair compensation for a workplace injury.

Wrongful death litigation occurs when someone dies in an accident caused by someone else. Since the deceased victim cannot file a lawsuit, Pennsylvania wrongful death law allows the estate executor (or, in some cases, estate beneficiaries) to file the lawsuit.

Criminal Justice Attorney

Civil litigation occurs when you take a civil claim (typically, a claim for money damages) to court instead of trying to settle the case at the bargaining table.

As an immigrant without US citizenship (and especially without permanent residence), a criminal charge can bring two threats—criminal charges and deportation. We can help defend you against both.

Pennsylvania allows you to expunge certain elements of your criminal record. If successful, these items will be erased from the public record so that potential employers, landlords, etc..cannot see them.

Pennsylvania can treat reckless driving and DUI offenders quite harshly, especially if this is not your first offense. We have helped many people in this situation before.

The police can arrest you for domestic violence even over the victim’s objections. Furthermore, false allegations of domestic violence are not uncommon. We can help you fight back.

Mere possession of an illegal drug can get you into a lot of trouble. There are ways to defend yourself against drug possession charges, however, and we know all of them.

Federal sentencing tends to be harsher than state sentencing. The federal government has immense resources to bring to a prosecution. We have successfully defended federal criminal defendants many times before.

If the government has charged you with a felony, you could face years in prison. We will happily join your side and fight for the best possible outcome.

The Pennsylvania criminal justice system is complex, confusing, and merciless to defendants without top-notch representation. We know how to discover and exploit every weakness in the prosecution’s case against you.

Even a petty charge can saddle you with a criminal record that could follow you the rest of your life. We will work hard to make sure that doesn’t happen.

Restraining orders are often abused, and you can even be jailed for completely innocent activities. We can help you fight back.

Sex offenses carry not only jail or prison time but also sex offender registration and a debilitating social stigma. We can help you fight for your freedom, your life, and your reputation.

A “three strikes” conviction can get you imprisoned for 25 years. We have handled three strikes cases before, and we know how to fight for you.

Legal Services

Pennsylvania treats corporations as legal entities capable of suing and being sued. In some cases, corporations themselves can even face criminal liability. Parties in a corporate lawsuit might include two or more corporations or corporations versus individuals or non-corporate legal entities.

Criminal defense litigation is the defense of someone accused of a crime. Litigation refers to courtroom combat, not plea bargaining.

Criminal litigation is a courtroom fight over the guilt or innocence of a criminal defendant. It involves both a prosecutor and (in almost every case) a criminal defense attorney.

Occurs when you resolve an issue in court rather than at the bargaining table. Litigation can be civil, criminal, or both.

Attorney

In civil rights litigation, you go to court to protect or gain compensation for violating your civil rights. Relevant issues include discrimination, human rights, and equal treatment before the law.

If you have been hurt in an accident, the responsible party must be held liable. Normally, however, the insurance company will provide you with compensation. We know how to negotiate with stingy insurance companies.

If you have been charged with a crime, hiring just any attorney is not enough. You need an experienced criminal defense attorney who can not only win acquittals but can also negotiate favorable plea bargains.

The Pennsylvania criminal justice system is harsh, confusing, and highly complex for those lacking experience in dealing with it. Mr. Tauber is intimately familiar with the Pennsylvania criminal justice system, and he knows its weak spots.

Malicious prosecution is a deliberately unjust abuse of the criminal or civil legal system against a defendant by a public official or a private party.

A personal injury attorney presses compensation claims on behalf of people injured by the misconduct of others. Personal injury attorneys must be able to both negotiate and litigate in court.

Personal injury damages include medical expenses, lost earnings, out-of-pocket expenses, occupational disability, pain and suffering, emotional distress, and many other possible types of compensation.

A personal injury lawyer must be able to negotiate generous settlements. They must also have the ability to win in court. Mr. Tauber has proven he has both capabilities.

Soft tissue injuries, such as whiplash, typically occur in car accidents. They can be painful but difficult to prove without the aid of a skilled personal injury lawyer.

A spinal cord injury can leave you permanently paralyzed. The long-term nature of this injury makes it critical for your lawyer to be able to calculate future damages.

Civil Law Attorney

Excessive force is an offense when a police officer uses significantly more force than the officer reasonably believes is necessary.

False arrest is a misdemeanor in which someone claiming legal authority wrongfully restrains or detains someone without legal justification.

False Imprisonment occurs when one person imprisons another without legal authority. The perpetrator need not be a police officer or public official, and the place of imprisonment need not be a jail or prison.

Illegal searches occur when an officer of the state (typically a police officer) searches someone’s person, dwelling, or belongings without legal justification, in violation of the Fourth Amendment of the US Constitution.

Malicious prosecution is the wrongful institution of legal proceedings against someone without reasonable grounds. It is a type of civil lawsuit that can be committed by a public official such as a policeman, a prosecutor, or by a private party.

Seizure of property occurs when an officer or the state temporarily or permanently deprives someone of their property under asserted legal justification. A police officer might seize property suspected of involvement in money laundering, for example.

Wrongful convictions occur when someone is convicted of a crime they did not commit. This can happen through false accusation, tainted evidence, or witness misidentification, among other reasons.