Aggressive Advocacy for Injured Victims Across Western Pennsylvania and Ohio

For more than 30 years, Dallas W. Hartman P.C., Attorneys at Law, has stood by the side of injured victims and their families throughout Western Pennsylvania and Ohio. Based in New Castle, PA, our team of eight dedicated attorneys, multiple of whom have been recognized among the top 5% of lawyers in Pennsylvania, has built a reputation for securing some of the largest personal injury verdicts in the state's history. From serious car and truck accidents to medical malpractice, workers' compensation, defective products, and mass tort litigation, we handle the full spectrum of personal injury practice areas with a results-driven focus and an unwavering commitment to maximum compensation.

We understand that a serious injury can upend every aspect of your life. That is why we make the legal process as simple and accessible as possible. Our No Fee Promise means your initial consultation is always free, and we represent clients on a contingency basis, so you pay no attorney fees unless we win your case. We are also willing to travel to your home or hospital to meet with you, and we provide immediate assistance to address urgent legal needs. Whatever you are facing, our firm is ready to fight for you.

Explore our practice areas below to learn more about how Dallas W. Hartman P.C., Attorneys at Law can help.

Personal Injury

When another party's negligence causes serious harm, you deserve strong legal representation and full compensation. Our firm handles a wide range of personal injury cases throughout Pennsylvania and Ohio, with a particular focus on serious and catastrophic injuries that have lasting consequences for victims and their families.

We provide comprehensive representation for the accident claims process, guiding clients through every step of the insurance claims process, protecting their rights, and advocating for the compensation they deserve.

Catastrophic Injuries

Catastrophic injuries permanently alter the lives of victims and their loved ones. We handle complex, high-stakes cases involving all types of catastrophic injuries, including:

Paralysis: Paralysis resulting from an accident can require lifelong medical care and assistance. We fight aggressively to secure compensation that reflects the true and ongoing costs of these devastating outcomes.
Spinal cord injuries: Damage to the spinal cord can result in partial or complete loss of function. We build strong cases for victims who face serious medical, financial, and personal challenges as a result.
Traumatic brain injury: Traumatic brain injuries range from concussions to severe, life-altering cognitive impairment. Our firm has extensive experience handling these complex cases and pursuing the full compensation victims deserve.
Severe burn injuries: Serious burn injuries cause lasting physical suffering, disfigurement, and lengthy medical treatment. We hold negligent parties accountable for the full extent of their victims' losses.
Gas explosion injury: Gas explosions and fires cause catastrophic and often fatal injuries. Our attorneys investigate all responsible parties, including property owners, contractors, and utility companies, and fight for maximum compensation.
Electrocution and electrical shock injury: Electrical shock and electrocution injuries can cause permanent harm or death. We represent victims injured by unsafe property conditions, negligent electrical work, and defective equipment.
Scars and disfigurement: Permanent scarring and disfigurement affect victims physically and emotionally for life. We pursue compensation not only for medical treatment but for the long-term impact on daily life and well-being.

For these and other types of catastrophic harm, our attorneys pursue the full scope of economic and non-economic damages to support long-term recovery and quality of life.

Wrongful Death

When negligence takes a loved one's life, surviving family members deserve both justice and financial security. Our attorneys provide compassionate, results-driven representation in wrongful death cases throughout Pennsylvania and Ohio.

Dog Bites

Dog bite injuries can cause serious physical trauma and lasting emotional harm. We help victims recover fair compensation from negligent dog owners under applicable Pennsylvania and Ohio law.

Nursing Home Litigation

Nursing home residents deserve dignity, safety, and proper care. When abuse or neglect causes injury or death at a nursing home, we pursue accountability against negligent facilities and their staff.

Premises Liability

Property owners have a legal duty to maintain safe conditions for visitors and guests. When they fail, we hold them responsible for the injuries that result through premises liability claims and lawsuits.

Slip and Fall Accidents

Slip and fall accidents caused by hazardous property conditions can lead to serious injuries. Our firm investigates these cases thoroughly and pursues full compensation on behalf of victims.

Swimming Pool Accidents

Swimming pool accidents, including drownings and near-drownings, frequently result from negligent maintenance, inadequate fencing, or a lack of proper supervision. We represent victims and families in these serious cases.

Motor Vehicle Accidents

Car accidents are among the leading causes of serious injury in Pennsylvania and Ohio. Whether caused by distracted driving, impaired driving, dangerous road conditions, or vehicle defects, Dallas W. Hartman P.C., Attorneys at Law has the experience and resources to handle all types of motor vehicle accident claims.

Car Accidents

We represent victims of all types of car accidents, managing every aspect of your claim from investigation through settlement or verdict to maximize your recovery.

Highway accidents: High-speed highway crashes often result in catastrophic injuries. Our firm investigates all contributing factors, including driver error, road design, and vehicle defects, to build the strongest possible case.
Intersection accidents: Intersection collisions are frequently caused by driver negligence. We investigate the circumstances thoroughly and pursue full compensation for victims.
Hit and run accidents: Being injured by a driver who flees the scene is both traumatic and legally complex. We help hit-and-run victims identify and pursue all available avenues for recovery.
Reckless driving accidents: Reckless drivers who speed, weave through traffic, or disregard traffic laws put everyone on the road at risk. We pursue maximum accountability on behalf of injured victims.
Distracted driving: Texting, phone use, and other distractions are a growing cause of serious accidents. We build strong cases against distracted drivers who injure others through their negligence.
Drunk driving accidents: DUI accidents frequently cause catastrophic injuries. We fight aggressively for victims, pursuing maximum compensation against drunk drivers and potentially liable third parties.
Drowsy driving accidents: Fatigued drivers are a serious danger to others on the road. Our firm pursues full compensation for victims injured in drowsy driving accidents.
Lane change accidents: Unsafe lane changes cause serious accidents, particularly on highways and interstates. We hold negligent drivers accountable for the harm they cause.
Blind spot accidents: Blind spot collisions are a frequent cause of serious crashes. We investigate the facts and pursue compensation for victims injured by inattentive or negligent drivers.
Failure to yield accidents: Failure to yield at intersections, crosswalks, and merge points is a frequent cause of serious crashes. We represent victims injured by drivers who disregarded traffic laws.
Weather-related accidents: Snow, ice, and rain create hazardous driving conditions. We help victims pursue compensation when driver negligence contributed to a weather-related crash.
Poor road conditions accidents: Potholes, debris, and poorly maintained roadways can cause accidents and serious injuries. We pursue claims against the responsible parties.
Defective roadway accidents: Dangerous road conditions caused by poor design or inadequate maintenance can directly contribute to serious crashes. We hold responsible government entities and contractors accountable.
Head-on car accidents: Head-on collisions are among the most severe and deadly types of crashes. We represent victims and families in these high-stakes cases.
T-bone accidents: Side-impact collisions are among the most dangerous types of car crashes. We pursue full compensation for victims of T-bone accidents caused by driver negligence.
Vehicle rollovers: Rollover accidents frequently cause catastrophic or fatal injuries. We investigate all potential causes, including driver error and vehicle defects, and pursue all available avenues of recovery.
Sideswipe accidents: Sideswipe collisions can cause drivers to lose control and suffer serious injuries. We represent victims and navigate the often complex liability questions these crashes involve.
Rear-end accidents: Rear-end collisions commonly cause whiplash, back injuries, and other serious harm. We help victims build strong cases and recover fair compensation.
Fatal car accidents: Losing a loved one in a car accident is devastating. Our attorneys pursue wrongful death claims on behalf of surviving families, seeking accountability and fair compensation.

Our firm has the experience and resources to handle complex car accident cases. When insurance fails to provide fair compensation, we know how to file a car accident lawsuit, and we’re always prepared to pursue litigation when it is in your best interest.

We’re also equipped to assist you with Uninsured Motorist claims when the at-fault driver lacks adequate insurance to cover your losses. Our attorneys help clients explore all legal options and, when possible, pursue fair compensation through uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage under their own auto insurance policies.

We know that car accidents of all kinds can result in serious harm, including brain injuries and bone fracture injuries that may require surgery, prolonged rehabilitation, and significant time away from work. Whether the harm you sustained affected your life in ways that were temporary but meaningful or that had long-lasting consequences, we pursue compensation for all related medical and financial losses.

Truck Accidents

Accidents involving commercial trucks and tractor-trailers cause some of the most severe injuries seen on Pennsylvania and Ohio roads. Dallas W. Hartman P.C., Attorneys at Law has extensive experience navigating the complex liability issues that truck accident cases involve, pursuing claims against drivers, trucking companies, insurers, and all other responsible parties.

Our firm handles all types of commercial vehicle accidents, from local delivery truck crashes to major interstate tractor-trailer collisions, with the resources and determination to go up against large carriers and their insurers.

Fatal trucking accidents: When a trucking accident claims a life, our attorneys provide compassionate and tenacious representation to surviving family members seeking justice.
Truck driver error accidents: Driver error remains a leading cause of commercial vehicle accidents. Our attorneys investigate the facts thoroughly and build strong cases against negligent commercial drivers.
Truck driver substance abuse accidents: Truck drivers who operate under the influence of drugs or alcohol represent a serious and preventable danger. We pursue maximum compensation in accidents involving impaired commercial drivers.
Truck driver fatigue accidents: Hours-of-service regulations exist because fatigued truck drivers cause devastating accidents. We pursue claims when fatigue and regulatory violations contribute to a crash.
Trucking company negligence accidents: Trucking companies bear responsibility for hiring qualified drivers, ensuring proper training, and maintaining safe equipment. We hold them accountable when corporate negligence results in injury.
Maintenance and equipment failure accidents: Improperly maintained trucks are a serious hazard on public roads. We hold trucking companies accountable when neglected maintenance contributes to a crash.
Overloaded truck accidents: Overloaded or improperly loaded cargo can cause commercial vehicles to become unstable or difficult to control. We pursue claims when improper loading practices contribute to an accident.
Blowout and tread separation accidents: Tire blowouts and tread separations on commercial trucks can trigger devastating multi-vehicle crashes. We investigate whether driver negligence, inadequate maintenance, or defective tires contributed to the accident.
Defective roads and highways accidents: Dangerous road conditions can play a significant role in truck accidents. We pursue claims against government entities and contractors responsible for unsafe highway conditions.

With high coverage limits and devastating injuries, truck accident cases are often complicated and aggressively defended. Our firm has experience handling the complex and disputed insurance issues and coverage questions that often arise in trucking accident claims. We also understand the federal and state trucking regulations set critical safety standards for the industry and how to use violations to build powerful cases for the injured victims we serve.

Motorcycle, Bicycle, and Other Vehicle Accidents

Motorcyclists, cyclists, pedestrians, and passengers in other types of vehicles are among the most vulnerable road users. Dallas W. Hartman P.C., Attorneys at Law represents victims in a wide range of vehicle accident cases throughout Pennsylvania and Ohio.

Motorcycle accidents: Motorcyclists lack the protection of an enclosed vehicle and are especially vulnerable to serious injury. We fight for injured riders, pursuing full compensation for medical expenses, lost income, and pain and suffering.
Motorcycle passenger accidents: Motorcycle passengers injured in accidents have independent rights to compensation. We represent injured passengers in claims against negligent drivers and all other responsible parties.
Pedestrian accidents: Pedestrians struck by vehicles frequently suffer life-threatening injuries. Our attorneys aggressively pursue compensation on behalf of victims and their families.
Bicycle accidents: Cyclists injured by negligent drivers deserve strong and experienced representation. We handle bicycle accident claims throughout Western Pennsylvania and Ohio.
ATV accidents: ATV accidents can cause serious injuries, particularly when caused by vehicle defects, unsafe terrain, or operator negligence. We represent victims in these cases.
Boat accidents: Negligent or reckless operation of watercraft can lead to devastating injuries. Our firm handles boat accident claims involving both recreational and commercial vessels on Pennsylvania and Ohio waterways.
Jet ski accidents: Jet ski collisions and accidents frequently result in serious harm. We pursue fair compensation for victims injured on area waterways.
Airplane crashes: Aviation accident cases are complex and high-stakes. Our attorneys have the experience to handle airline and private aviation crash claims on behalf of injured victims and families.
Public transit accidents: Injuries involving buses, trains, and other public transit systems raise unique legal issues. We represent victims in claims against transit authorities and other responsible parties.
School bus accidents: Children injured in school bus accidents deserve dedicated and caring legal advocacy. We handle these sensitive cases with both compassion and determination.

Whatever type of motor vehicle crash caused your injuries, speaking with our team can help you understand your rights, what compensation you may be eligible to pursue from the responsible party, and what steps you can take next.

Defective Products

Manufacturers, distributors, and retailers are obligated by law to ensure their products are safe for consumer use. When defective or dangerous products cause injury, Dallas W. Hartman P.C., Attorneys at Law holds negligent companies accountable and pursues full compensation for victims. We represent victims injured by a wide range of defective products, including those with design flaws, manufacturing defects, or inadequate safety warnings.

Defective Auto Products

Defective vehicle components and automotive parts can contribute to serious accidents and injuries. We pursue defective auto product liability claims against manufacturers when product failures cause harm.

Dangerous Drugs

Pharmaceutical companies have a duty to fully disclose the risks of their medications. We represent patients harmed by dangerous drugs that were improperly tested, marketed, or labeled, including:

Actos
Byetta
Invokana
Januvia
Lipitor
NuvaRing
Risperdal
Topamax
Fungal meningitis from contaminated steroid injections

As new medication dangers come to light, our firm stays abreast of developing drug injury claims.

Defective Surgical Devices

Defective medical devices implanted during surgery can cause serious complications, chronic pain, and the need for additional procedures. We handle claims involving a range of defective surgical products, including:

Claims involving surgical implants and other types of medical devices depend on research findings, expert witness testimony, and the ability to link your injuries to the device. Our firm has the resources to confront these complex demands.

Asbestos Exposure and Mesothelioma

Asbestos exposure, often occurring on the job, causes serious and frequently fatal diseases, including mesothelioma and lung cancer. Our firm represents victims who were exposed to asbestos in the workplace or in building materials. We advocate for victims who have developed mesothelioma, an aggressive and often fatal cancer caused by asbestos exposure, as well as their families in these serious and time-sensitive cases.

Other Types of Defective Consumer Products

Dangers can arise due to defects in many different types of consumer products. For example, dangerous or defective power equipment, such as defective chain saws, can cause catastrophic injuries. We hold manufacturers responsible for harm caused by inadequately designed or poorly warned products.

Some personal care products have also been alleged to increase the risk of serious illness or injury. Talcum powder products, for example, have been linked to ovarian cancer and other serious health conditions. We represent victims in claims against manufacturers who failed to adequately warn consumers of these risks.

Medical Malpractice

Medical professionals are held to high standards of care, and when doctors, hospitals, and other healthcare providers fall short, patients and their families bear the consequences. Dallas W. Hartman P.C., Attorneys at Law pursues accountability and full compensation on behalf of victims of medical negligence throughout Pennsylvania and Ohio.

We handle a broad range of medical malpractice claims, fighting for patients who have been harmed by substandard care in hospitals, clinics, and medical offices.

Emergency Room Errors

Emergency room mistakes can have life-or-death consequences. We represent victims of ER negligence, including cases involving missed or delayed diagnoses of:

When building cases arising out of emergency room errors, we work closely with medical experts who can explain how the practitioner or facility deviated from the standard of care and how this negligence impacted the patient’s condition.

Cancer Misdiagnosis

A delayed or missed cancer diagnosis can cost patients their lives. We represent victims of cancer misdiagnosis involving:

You don’t have to face a cancer battle alone. We help patients and their families take action when a provider’s negligence has allowed the disease to progress to a more advanced stage.

Delayed Diagnosis

When healthcare providers fail to diagnose serious conditions promptly, patients suffer harm that could otherwise have been prevented. We handle delayed diagnosis cases involving:

We recognize the impact that delaying appropriate medical interventions can have, and we have the knowledge and resources to document these deviations from the standard of care and pursue accountability.

Medication Errors

Errors in prescribing, dispensing, or administering medications can cause serious and preventable harm. We handle medication error cases, including:

When avoidable mistakes such as receiving the wrong medication, the wrong dosage, or improper administration cause significant harm to patients, we pursue an outcome that reflects the full impact of their physical and financial losses.

Radiology Errors

Missed or misread radiological findings can delay critical diagnoses and worsen patient outcomes. We represent patients harmed by radiology malpractice.

Surgical Errors

Mistakes made during surgery can cause serious injury or death. Our firm handles a range of surgical error cases, including:

Mistakes on the part of a surgeon or their team can have devastating consequences. Our firm fights for patients injured as a result of botched surgeries and practices that deviate from the standard of care.

Hospital Negligence

Hospitals are responsible for maintaining proper conditions and standards of care throughout their facilities. We hold these facilities accountable for hospital negligence when systemic failures harm patients.

Birth Injuries

Birth injuries caused by medical negligence can have permanent and life-altering consequences for children and their families. We represent families affected by:

We know that birth injuries can affect children and entire families, sometimes leading to lifelong consequences. We’re committed to pursuing fair compensation for victims of birth injuries of all kinds.

Hepatitis C Lawsuits

We represent patients who contracted Hepatitis C as a result of medical negligence or unsafe healthcare practices.

Cardiology Malpractice

Errors in diagnosing and treating heart conditions can have fatal consequences. In cardiology malpractice cases, we pursue claims against cardiologists and hospitals whose negligence causes serious harm to patients, including misdiagnosis or improper handling of a heart attack.

Pediatric Malpractice

Children harmed by medical negligence deserve strong and caring legal representation. In pediatric malpractice matters, we advocate for young victims and their families with both sensitivity and determination.

Plastic Surgery Malpractice

Negligent plastic and reconstructive surgery can cause lasting physical and emotional harm. We pursue compensation for victims of surgical errors in plastic surgery malpractice cases.

Other Types of Medical Malpractice Matters

Medical negligence can take many forms. Not only do we hold practitioners responsible for errors in diagnosing conditions or properly administering treatments, but we also represent victims when healthcare providers fail in their duty to obtain proper informed consent, which can compromise a patient’s fundamental right to understand the risks of medical procedures before consenting.

Through medical malpractice actions, we help clients understand their options for covering medical expenses, including seeking reimbursement for the medical expenses incurred as a result of malpractice or negligence.

Workers' Compensation

Injured workers in Pennsylvania and Ohio have important rights under the law. At Dallas W. Hartman P.C., Attorneys at Law, our team helps workers navigate the workers' compensation system and pursue the full benefits they are entitled to after a workplace injury. We represent workers injured on the job throughout Pennsylvania and Ohio, handling all aspects of the claims process and fighting to protect our clients' rights.

Construction Accidents

Construction sites are among the most hazardous workplaces, and accidents can result in devastating injuries. We represent workers injured in falls, equipment accidents, and other construction site incidents.

Crane Accidents

Crane collapses and other types of crane accidents can cause catastrophic injuries to workers and bystanders alike. We pursue compensation for all those harmed in these serious crane accidents.

Defective Heavy Machinery Accidents

When defective workplace equipment causes injury, workers may have claims beyond standard workers' compensation through product liability. We identify and pursue third-party defective heavy machinery claims on behalf of injured workers.

Industrial Accidents

Factory and industrial workplaces can be sites of severe and life-altering accidents. Our firm represents workers harmed in industrial accidents throughout Pennsylvania and Ohio.

Gas Drilling and Marcellus Shale Accidents

Western Pennsylvania's active oil and gas industry presents significant workplace hazards. We represent workers injured in gas drilling operations and Marcellus Shale accidents.

Hearing Loss Workers' Compensation

Occupational hearing loss caused by prolonged noise exposure is a recognized and compensable workplace injury that can occur in numerous work environments. We help workers pursue the benefits they deserve through hearing loss workers’ compensation claims.

Third-Party Liability Claims

In some workplace injury cases, a party other than the employer may bear legal responsibility. We identify and pursue third-party liability claims to maximize the total recovery available to injured workers.

Oil and Gas Workers Injuries

Workers in the oil and gas industry face substantial physical risks on the job. We represent injured oil and gas workers in both workers' compensation and third-party liability claims.

Health Care Workers' Compensation

Healthcare workers face distinctive and often underappreciated on-the-job risks. In health care workers’ compensation matters, we represent nurses, aides, and other healthcare professionals injured in the course of their employment.

Assistance for All Stages and Challenges in Workers’ Comp Matters

Our firm is here to support injured workers in taking legal action throughout the course of their claims. We help injured workers understand and meet their duty to notify under the program’s specific notice requirements, as well as other legal obligations that can affect eligibility, to protect their rights to benefits in workers’ compensation cases.

In some workers' compensation cases, it may be appropriate to pursue a lump sum settlement, which could offer significant advantages. We advise clients on when these agreements are appropriate and negotiate to maximize their value.

When a disabling illness or injury prevents you from working, Social Security Disability benefits can provide critical financial support for you and your family.

Many serious medical conditions can support an SSDI claim. We represent clients living with a wide range of disabilities, including:

Dallas W. Hartman P.C., Attorneys at Law guides clients through the SSDI and SSI process, from initial application through appeals. We can help you understand the differences between Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), which provides financial benefits to workers who become disabled and can no longer engage in substantial gainful activity, and Supplemental Security Income (SSI), which provides disability benefits to individuals who meet certain income and resource limitations. With an in-depth understanding of both types of benefits, we can help you understand what types of benefits you may be entitled to and navigate the application process.

Applying for SSDI can be complex and time-consuming. Our attorneys guide clients through every step of the SSDI application process, helping build the strongest possible initial application.

Many initial SSDI applications are denied, but a denial is not the end of the road. In matters that involve SSDI denied claims and appeals, we represent clients at every level of appeal, fighting to secure the benefits they deserve.

Successful SSDI claimants are often entitled to back benefits from the date of their established disability onset. We work to maximize SSDI back benefit awards for our clients.

Our decades-long history of handling workers’ compensation matters equips our team to manage complicated cases. For example, because special rules under the Medical-Vocational Guidelines can benefit SSDI claimants who are 55 or older, we help older workers understand and take advantage of these provisions. In cases that involve SSDI and incarceration, we recognize that incarceration affects SSDI eligibility in specific and nuanced ways. We help clients navigate these rules and protect their benefit rights.

Whether you’re in the early stages of applying for Social Security Disability benefits or facing obstacles such as claim denials, professional guidance can help you understand what to expect and what steps you can take.

Legal Malpractice

Attorneys have a professional and ethical duty to provide competent representation to their clients. When a lawyer's negligence or misconduct causes measurable harm, the affected client has the right to seek compensation.

At Dallas W. Hartman P.C., Attorneys at Law, we handle legal malpractice claims against attorneys and law firms throughout Pennsylvania and Ohio, holding negligent legal professionals to the same standards of accountability we demand from everyone else.

No Fee Unless We Win

We offer free initial consultations and represent all personal injury and mass tort clients on a contingency basis. This means that you pay no attorney fees unless we win your case.

We are available to travel to your home or hospital for your convenience, and we provide immediate assistance to address urgent legal needs.

Contact Dallas W. Hartman P.C., Attorneys at Law Today for Your Free Case Review

If you or a loved one has been injured, disabled, or wronged due to someone else's negligence, the dedicated team at Dallas W. Hartman P.C., Attorneys at Law is ready to help. With more than 30 years of experience serving clients across Western Pennsylvania and Ohio, a track record that includes some of the largest personal injury verdicts in Pennsylvania history, and a genuine dedication to the communities of New Castle, Lawrence County, and the region, our team is prepared to fight for the full and fair compensation you deserve.

Contact Dallas W. Hartman P.C., Attorneys at Law today by phone or through our online contact form to speak with an experienced attorney and take the first step toward justice.

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