Civil Rights Claims In order to effectively carry out their duties, police officers are granted a broad range of powers. By law, they are required to use their authority responsibly and within certain limits. Unfortunately, some police officers go too far in their law enforcement efforts, abusing their power and directly violating the rights of American citizens. Our nation’s civil rights laws exist to protect you from...

Wapner Newman's accident lawyers in Philadelphia helped a couple obtain a settlement of $7.25 million in an elevator injury case. Antonio and Aurora DaCosta were severely injured in an elevator accident resulting in severe deformation and partial amputation. The elevator repair company denied a settlement offer of $800,000. The jury returned a higher settlement of $7.25 million. ...

Someone else’s carelessness can cause tragedy to befall the lives of you and your family. The lawyers at Wapner Newman act aggressively to correct the injustice committed against you and your loved ones. The Philadelphia law firm of Wapner Newman provides more than 40 years of experience in the following practice areas: • Medical malpractice • Motor vehicle accidents • Catastrophic personal injury • Constructi...