Brent Wieand
Wieand Law Firm
Brent Wieand is a highly respected personal injury attorney in Philadelphia PA. He is dedicated to advocating for the rights of those who have suffered due to the negligence of others. With a deep commitment to justice and a passion for helping his clients, Brent has established himself as a formidable force in the field of personal injury law.
Brent has recovered millions in compensation for his clients. He has won multiple million dollar victories in cases involving automobile accidents, medical malpractice and wrongful death. Brent has been repeatedly selected as a Super Lawyer and Super Lawyer "Rising Star". He is known for his personalized approach, ensuring that he understands the unique aspects of each case and the specific needs of his clients.
- Pennsylvania State University
- B.S. | Business Management and minor in Natural Science
- Emory University School of Law
- J.D.
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- Philadelphia Bar Association
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- The American Association for Justice
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- Pennsylvania Association for Justice
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- Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association
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- New Jersey
- Pennsylvania
- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
- Nursing Home Abuse
- Medical Malpractice
- Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors
- Products Liability
- Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts
- Legal Malpractice
- Civil Rights
- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Discrimination, Employment, Fair Housing, Police Misconduct, Privacy Law
- Car Accidents
- Insurance Bad Faith
- SEPTA accidents
- Auto Accidents
- Motorcycle Accidents
- Q. What is the Pennsylvania rule on contributory / comparative negligence?
- A: Hello, I wrote a brief summary of this on my blog, which I will copy and paste for your below; however, if you would like further explanation, feel free to contact me.
The general rule is that to recover damages for negligence resulting in death or injury to person, the fact that the plaintiff may have committed contributory negligence does not stop him/her from recovering where such negligence was not greater than the negligence of the defendant(s). Instead, any damages sustained by the plaintiff will be reduced in proportion to the amount of negligence attributed to the plaintiff.
What does this mean? In Pennsylvania, if you are injured in an accident, you can recover monetary damages from ... Read More