Serious personal injury and medical malpractice are among the most devastating, highly personal tragedies individuals and their families could ever have to face. People are forced to make important decisions about the future while suffering from the extreme emotional turmoil that often accompanies such a trauma.

At times like these, when people are most vulnerable, it is crucial to have a trusted, experienced advisor to guide you through the complicated legal system.

As experienced Philadelphia Injury Lawyers, we represent plaintiffs in major personal injury litigation. We limit the number of cases we take and give our full attention to each individual case. Our practice focuses primarily on medical malpractice and products liability. However, we also handle cases involving accidents and general negligence.

Dan Thistle Sr. is a graduate electrical engineer with 36 years experience in litigation. He has tried hundreds of major cases achieving significant results for his clients. Dan is a member of the Board of Directors of the Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association and has been recognized as a " Super Lawyer " by the Pennsylvania Super Lawyer Publication.

Tom Thistle has completed his Masters in Trial Advocacy. He was also a CPA and has been able to bring his accounting skills into many of the economic aspects of the complex cases that the firm handles.

As skilled Philadelphia Injury Lawyers, we have worked tirelessly fighting for the legal rights of hundreds of clients who have suffered serious physical, emotional and catastrophic injuries, and survivors of those who have died due to others’ negligence as a result of medical negligence, automobile accidents, and other wrongful acts.

We take pride in providing quality and personalized representation to clients in Philadelphia and throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey, within the following areas:

• Wrongful Death
• Medical Malpractice
• Products Liability
• Brain Injury
• Birth Injuries
• Spinal Cord Injuries
• Auto/Truck Cases
• Motorcycle Cases
• Construction Work Site Cases
• Burn Injuries
• Slip & Fall/Premises Liability 
• Insurance Claims
• Vehicle Accidents
• Bicycle Accidents
• Motorcycle Accidents
• SUV Rollovers

We make your needs our top priority. We will manage all aspects of your case, including complex investigations, vital research, processing of medical bills, contacting insurance companies and engaging in negotiations. From beginning to end, we will guide you through an often intimidating, tedious process of challenging corporations and insurance companies until a fair settlement is reached. We listen to your emotional, physical and financial concerns, and develop a plan to work with you in getting the answers and results you deserve. As skilled Philadelphia Injury Lawyers, we guide your claim through the court system and regularly communicate with you regarding your case.

• $9.5 million settlement for failure to diagnose a cevical spine injuries resulting in paralysis of a 30-year-old-male.
• $7.7 million verdict including delay damages for the death of a 39-year-old family man against the doctors who ignored his diabetes and cardiovascular disease and over-prescribed diet pills.
• $7.5 million settlement for failure to diagnose spinal infection resulting in paralysis of a 55 year-old-male liver transplant patient.
• $6 million settlement against a drug manufacturer for causing the death of a 45-year-old working mother.
• $5.25 million settlement for an auto-truck collision that left a 41-year-old homemaker paralyzed.
• $5 million settlement against a medical device manufacturer for causing a severe spinal infection of a 50-year-old working mother.
• In addition, Dan Thistle, Sr. was the first attorney to obtain million dollar verdicts in Bucks County (defective tire case) and Chester County (defective roadway caused by PennDOT). He also achieved what was at the time the highest personal injury verdict in the history of the State of Nevada.

If you or someone you know in Pennsylvania or New Jersey needs the assistance of an experienced Philadelphia Injury Lawyer, call The Thistle Law Firm today at 866-711-1879, or complete the contact form provided on this site to schedule your free consultation.