MEET PHIL BLACKMAN

Phil Blackman Plaintiff's Disability Policy Attorney 215.925.4451|phil@schwartzandblackman.com

Phil is a highly skilled lawyer with over 30 years of experience. He has devoted his entire career to helping injury victims as well as people and businesses in complex, commercial matters. Phil is a lifelong resident of the Philadelphia area. He was an elected committee member in Northeast Philadelphia and has lived in Bucks County for the last 28 years.

NOTABLE RESULTS

$20 Million Verdict – medical malpractice
$21 Million Verdict – commercial case
Multiple Six Figure Recoveries – personal injury, medical malpractice, workers’ compensation cases in Pennsylvania and New Jersey

INDUSTRY RECOGNITION

AV Rating, Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell’s Bar Register
Pennsylvania Super Lawyers 2012
Pennsylvania Super Lawyers 2011
Pennsylvania Super Lawyers 2010
Pennsylvania Super Lawyers 2009
Pennsylvania Super Lawyers 2008
Pennsylvania Super Lawyers 2007

EDUCATION

Temple University, B.A. 1973 summa cum laude
Temple University School of Law, J.D. 1976 cum laude

ADMISSION TO PRACTICE

Pennsylvania
New Jersey
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
District Court of New Jersey

The personal injury lawyers at Schwartz & Blackman handle cases in the Pennsylvania and New Jersey area, including:

PA: Berks County, Bucks County, Chester County, Delaware County, Montgomery County, Philadelphia County, Allentown, Lehigh Valley, Norristown, Philadelphia
NJ: Atlantic County, Burlington County, Camden County, Gloucester County, Mercer County, Middlesex County, Monmouth County, Camden, Cherry Hill, New Jersey shore cities

FREE CONSULTATIONS

OUR OFFICES

Pennsylvania Office
The Pavilion
261 Old York Rd., Suite 504
Jenkintown, PA 19046
Tel: (215) 925-4451
Fax: (215) 574-1200

New Jersey Office
1415 Route 70 East
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
Tel: (856) 427-0614
Fax: (856) 424-3690

Law Library

How do I know if I have a valid malpractice case against a Pennsylvania hospital?

A: Many patients begin to suspect that their doctor or hospital committed malpractice after overhearing another doctor make a statement that the doctor or hospital made an error. However, most patients will never know if their suspicions are true. The only way to know...

New Jersey School Bus Driver Fired After Bus Accident Reveals License Suspension

Last week a New Jersey school district fired a school bus driver after she crashed a school bus carrying over 30 children. She was wanted on at least one warrant and her license had been suspended. These types of incidents are not that uncommon. School bus drivers are...

What are common claims made against hospitals in a Pennsylvania medical malpractice case?

A: In Pennsylvania, hospitals can be sued for negligence or malpractice. Pennsylvania courts recognize two causes of action: corporate negligence and vicarious liability. Both require different kinds of proofs and both will generally require an expert medical opinion...

How much time does a patient have to sue a Pennsylvania hospital ER for medical malpractice?

A: The answer depends on when the patient discovered that the hospital or emergency room committed negligence. Under Pennsylvania medical malpractice law, a patient who brings a claim beyond the usual two year window, may be able to use a special rule to stall the...

PA Car & Motorcycle Accident Law -What is a Loss of Consortium Claim?

Under tort law in Pennsylvania, a spouse has a separate right to recover in an accident lawsuit such as a car or motorcycle accident case. Known as a "loss of consortium claim," this type of legal claim is based upon the harm to the relationship between the injured...