Criminal Law

• Criminal Defense
  You need a lawyer so that you know “the rules of the game.” Only criminal law and family law result in more reported appellate decisions. Appellate decisions are where laws get “made.” The workers compensation law in Pennsylvania is constantly evolving. You need a lawyer to stay on top of this complicated and fast changing area of the law. What Can a Lawyer Do for Me?
• DUI/DWI
  Car accidents may result from driver negligence, manufacturing defects, or dangerous road conditions. If you were injured in a car accident that was caused by someone else, you may be able to recover damages by establishing negligence. For example, if you were T-boned by a car that ran a red light, you should be able to show that the driver of the car was negligent. Drivers have a legal duty to use reasonable care and may breach the duty to use reasonable care through distracted driving, drunk driving, speeding, weaving, tailgating, aggressive driving, or failing to obey traffic signals and signs. If you can establish liability, you may be able to recover damages for your lost income, medical bills, pain and suffering, and other economic and non-economic losses. Workers' Compensation
• Wrongful Death
  The most tragic accidents involve the loss of a victim’s life. When a person dies because someone else acted negligently, their family members often can bring a wrongful death claim. The process of proving fault is largely similar to a personal injury claim, but different types of damages may be available. Some types of damages relate to the costs incurred by the victim’s estate, such as medical expenses and funeral costs. Other types of damages are based on the relationship of the victim to their family members and attempt to quantify the impact of the victim’s loss on their lives. Hire a Skilled Personal Injury Attorney in Montgomery County
• Traffic Violations
• Robbery
  Owners of commercial buildings, including shopping malls, apartment complexes and other buildings, have a duty to people on the property to provide appropriate security measures to ensure safety. Negligent security can result in assault, robbery, and other criminal attacks. While the criminal is at fault as well, compensation may be owed to you for negligent security that could have been prevented. The lack of suitable security can lead to serious injuries. Negligent security can include inadequate lighting in public places such as parking garages, lack of security cameras or guards, inadequate locks, and more. For more information, see our information about premises liability.
• Assault
• Hit and Run
  Uninsured motorist and underinsured motorist coverage are available for you to purchase as part of your insurance policy. Uninsured motorist coverage allow you to recover when the at fault driver has no insurance or in cases of a hit and run. Underinsured motorist coverage allows you to recover when the at fault driver does not have adequate liability coverage to compensate you. These claims are against your own insurance company and require proof that the other driver was at fault. How Much Time Do I Have to File a Claim?

Business and Corporate Law

• Corporate Law
  Swecker on behalf of BBL Co. v. Rau, 1990 W.L. 33 944 (E.D.Pa. 1990): The Court entered summary judgment in favor of the defendants in this shareholder dispute over the value of the plaintiff’s shares. The Court held that the shareholder agreement provided an unambiguous valuation for the stock, and there was no misrepresentation.
• Business Formation
• Construction Contracts

Employment Law

• Workers Compensation
  If your injury, illness or disability occurred during the course and scope of your employment, the lawyers at Warren McGraw & Knowles LLC work to pursue all the benefits you are entitled to under the Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation Act. If you are already getting benefits, our lawyers work to make sure you are getting the medical care you need. Those efforts are led by Terence McGraw, a board certified workers' compensation lawyer with over 25 years of experience fighting for injured workers. For more detailed information about workers' compensation claims, click on the link below.

Property Law

• Premises Liability
  Pennsylvania law requires dog owners to keep their pets supervised or restrained appropriately. A dog bite can cause permanent injury and infection which may result in time away from work, pain and suffering, and medical expenses. To recover damages, a victim must prove that the dog inflicted severe injury on him or her without provocation. It does not matter whether the dog previously bit a person prior to the incident or not. Animal owners may not be the only people held responsible for animal bites. Other individuals may be held liable such as animal keepers, parents of minors who own the animal, property owners, and landlords. If you or your child has been injured by a dog attack, contact law enforcement, seek medical attention, and contact an attorney immediately. For more information, see our information about premises liability.
• Construction Litigation
  Marques Enterprises v. Secretary US Dept. of Labor, 1993 U.S.Dist. Lexis 9119 (E.D.Pa. June 29, 1993): This case reversed a decision by the United States Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Appeals Board, ordering the plaintiff contractor, its president and vice-president to be debarred from obtaining federal construction contracts.
• Property Damage
  If you have the full tort option, there is no serious injury threshold. You can recover for less serious injuries. The distinction between full and limited tort does not apply to economic suffering, which allows you to recover for lost wages, property damage, and excess medical bills regardless of which option you have. What is Uninsured Motorist and Underinsured Motorist Coverage?

Health Law

• Personal Injury
  The Montgomery County personal injury lawyers and staff at Warren McGraw & Knowles LLC dedicate themselves to protecting your future when you need protection the most. We have over 80 years of combined experience protecting the futures of injured and disabled clients throughout southeastern Pennsylvania, including in Philadelphia, Montgomery, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Lehigh, Berks, Northampton, and Lancaster Counties. Injuries, accidents, chronic illnesses, and disabilities can seriously disrupt your life and put your future, and your family’s future, in harm’s way. An injury or illness can cause loss of earnings, unemployment, and a need to permanently change a job or career. An injury or disability can interfere with your ability to pursue your hobbies and passions, and it can cause damage to your personal relationships. We will consider all kinds of compensation or benefits that can protect your future. We will thoroughly analyze your case to make sure that you are claiming all the remedies that you are entitled to claim. Our attorneys will aggressively pursue your entitlement to the damages, compensation, and benefits that you should receive. Personal Injury
• Medical Malpractice
  The lawyers at Warren McGraw & Knowles LLC have over 70 years of combined experience handling the legal issues that come up when a client becomes injured, ill or disabled. If your injury, illness or disability occurred because of the negligence of a third party, the lawyers at Warren McGraw & Knowles LLC investigate and pursue the motor vehicle accident, medical malpractice, slip & fall or other type of claim that you might have. Those efforts are led by Jonathan Warren, a judge pro tem in the Philadelphia Courts with over 35 years' experience fighting for injured clients. For more detailed information regarding these types of negligence claims, click on your type of claim on the list below.
• Auto Accidents
• Social Security Disability
  If your injury, illness or disability causes loss of income, you may also need to pursue disability benefits. The lawyers at Warren McGraw & Knowles LLC are experienced in pursuing claims for social security disability benefits, supplemental security income benefits, short term disability benefits, and long term disability benefits. Click on the links below to find out more information about these types of claims.
• Dog Bites
  Like trucks, buses and trains pose a high risk of causing serious injuries in accidents, due to their size and weight. While taxis are more ordinary in size, taxi drivers often operate their vehicles aggressively or recklessly to complete as many trips as possible. We can advocate for injured passengers in taxis, buses, and trains, as well as drivers and passengers in other vehicles that were struck by a taxi, bus, or train. These cases may become more complex than ordinary personal injury cases. For example, if you were struck by a bus that is operated by a government entity, you may need to meet certain procedural requirements to preserve your rights. Dog Bites

Trusts and Estates

• Estate Planning
  At Warren McGraw & Knowles LLC, we do not consider our work done when we resolve your injury or disability case. Those who cannot return to their former careers may choose to form their own business and require business formation and planning services. Those who receive significant awards often need estate planning, wills, etc. Those with serious disabilities may require powers of attorney. The list goes on and on.
• Wills
• Power of Attorney