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Special Needs Victim Lawsuits Lawyer

Individuals with special needs and disabilities deserve safe, appropriate, and attentive care. We hold negligent caregivers and institutions accountable when harm occurs.
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Protecting Vulnerable Individuals and Their Families

Individuals with special needs, including those with autism spectrum disorder, physical disabilities, sensory impairments, or cognitive challenges, as well as elderly individuals, are especially vulnerable to neglect and abuse. Care providers, healthcare facilities, and institutions have a legal duty to provide appropriate, individualized care that meets their specific needs.

When that duty is breached and harm occurs, the consequences can be severe. These cases often involve neglect, inadequate supervision, or failure to provide necessary medical or daily care. Our firm is experienced in investigating these sensitive matters and pursuing accountability on behalf of victims and their families.

There is no law that prohibits a crime victim from pursuing a civil case just because the State is prosecuting a criminal matter. This applies even if the offender was not convicted in criminal court. We can hold offenders and liable third parties responsible for your injuries and personal and financial losses.

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Philadelphia Special Needs Victims Lawyer

Victims who have special needs (autism spectrum disorder or mobility, sensory or mentally disabled, and senior citizens) are especially vulnerable. Those that provide care – corporations, health care providers, etc. – for people with special needs must provide them with special care. If they do not provide the proper specialized and individual care they will liable for significant damages. At our firm we are very familiar with the struggles that families endure in finding properly trained and responsible care providers. We are familiar with and sensitive to the special needs of families of special needs individuals and the needs of their loved ones. Most importantly we are very experienced in investigating and litigating cases involving victims who are injured as a result of neglect and crime. We are committed to providing such individuals with aggressive legal representation.

What We Handle

Key areas we fight for you

Neglect in Care Facilities
We pursue cases involving inadequate supervision, poor treatment, and failure to meet the basic care needs of vulnerable individuals in institutional settings.
Abuse and Mistreatment Claims
We represent victims harmed through physical, emotional, or medical abuse in care environments or by caregivers.
Failure to Provide Specialized Care
We hold providers accountable when they fail to deliver the individualized care required for individuals with disabilities or special needs.

Track Record

Legal Case Results

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Case 1
October 2025 – RAPE TRIAL – JURY VERDICT – NOT GUILTY – ALL CHARGES – A Philadelphia jury deliberated for approximately 3 hours and acquitted a man of all charges in a case charging Rape (Unconscious Victim), Involuntary Deviate Sexual Intercourse (Unconscious Victim), and other charges.
Not Guilty
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Case 2
July 2024: Former Union Leader Sentenced to 6 years for Bribery and Embezzlement Convictions – Far Less than Up to 14 Year Sentence Feds Requested
Favorable Outcome
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Case 3
April 2024: Federal Jury Trial for IBEW Local 98 Business Manager, John Dougherty, ends in mistrial – the judge declared the jury to be deadlocked after a two week extortion trial.
Mistrial
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Case 4
March 2024: MOTION TO SUPPRESS GRANTED- Firearm recovered from defendant during an illegal search after a car stop by police.
Dismissed
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Case 5
January 2024: GRAND JURY PRESENTMENT OF SEXUAL ASSAULT AND RAPE CHARGES DISMISSED – Philadelphia Police Department, Chief Inspector Carl Holmes was charged by a grand jury presentment in 2019, with sexually assaulting 3 different female police officers in 2004, 2006 and 2007.
Dismissed
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Client Stories

What clients say about us

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Greg took my call late on a weekend, calmed me down, and guided me step by step. Having him in my corner made all the difference.
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Greg and his team were effective and thorough. Flexible payments helped greatly. My nephew was found not guilty. They provided both legal expertise and emotional support.
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Greg, Sarah, and David are the most thorough and prepared team I’ve worked with. They reviewed every detail and went above and beyond at trial. Their sincerity and professionalism was unmatched.
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J. Santiago
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Greg, Sarah and David were incredibly professional, knowledgeable, and compassionate throughout the entire process. They explained everything clearly and made a stressful time easier. Highly recommended.
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Sarah Jones helped me win my child support case when no one else would listen. Outstanding work.
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Henry George settled my case quickly and secured more than I expected. Always available and reliable.
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Jean
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Greg was professional, reliable, and helped me understand the legal process. He got my case acquitted.
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Tommy
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Hands-down the best attorney I've ever had. He has helped me and my family for over 25 years.
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Felipe
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TOP DOG! Mr. Pagano got my son the best possible outcome in a serious case. He is caring, honest, and highly effective.
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Mr. Pagano saved my life during a serious case. I owe my current opportunities to him and his team.
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Common Questions

Questions about Special Needs Victim Lawsuits Lawyer

Our attorneys field these questions daily. Here are the most common ones — but every situation is unique. Call us for a direct answer about your case.

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Care facilities, healthcare providers, corporations, and individual caregivers may be held liable if they fail to provide proper care or supervision.

These cases may involve neglect, physical abuse, emotional harm, medical negligence, or failure to provide required support services.

Yes, families can pursue legal claims when a loved one is harmed due to negligence or failure to provide appropriate care.

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