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MEET PHIL BLACKMAN

Phil Blackman Plaintiff's Disability Policy Attorney215.925.4451|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

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    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...