Practice Areas - Chaiken, Lyons & Gaynier

Birth Injuries

Protect The Ones You Love

and Complications involving a child are devastating, under any circumstance. Tragically, medical errors during pregnancy, labor and delivery are responsible for the injury or death of an alarming number of babies.

Causes of infant mortality may include: hypoxia (lack of oxygen to the brain), medication errors, delayed C-section, forceps injuries, untreated infections, failure to diagnose fetal conditions, among others.

If you have suffered the loss of a child or your child has suffered a serious injury during birth and you feel that it may be the result of a medical error, contact us today. We can help answer your questions, determine if you have a basis to pursue compensation and provide you with the legal guidance you require at this difficult time.

As one of the leading birth injury firms in Philadelphia and New Jersey, we have a proven record of results in birth injury claims, including those involving the wrongful death of a child.

Contact us at 215.564.1800. Our registered medical professionals on staff are on call 24/7 and provide valuable insight into a variety of malpractice cases, including anesthesiologist, emergency room, hospital, medication, surgical, physician or nurse errors.

Medical Malpractice

One Mistake Lasts a Lifetime

Many people suffer serious or fatal injuries due to the negligence of medical professionals.

If you or a loved one has been injured due to a medical error, you may be entitled to compensation. We have the experience, resources and commitment to protect your rights. Our medical malpractice lawyers are highly regarded and have a proven track record of results. We have recovered millions of dollars on behalf of clients in medical malpractice claims.

Medical malpractice cases are complex. Insurance defense attorneys for doctors and hospitals are skilled at finding ways to deny liability and minimize the damages that victims of medical negligence are due to receive.

Our attorneys have a proven record of winning the most complex medical malpractice cases. Our experienced trial lawyers will protect your rights and seek the full compensation you are entitled to receive.

Have a medical question?

Contact us at 215.564.1800. Our registered medical professionals on staff are on call 24/7 and provide valuable insight into a variety of malpractice cases, including anesthesiologist, emergency room, hospital, medication, surgical, physician or nurse errors.

"Joe Chaiken is absolutely the best. He is very honest and he gets the job done. Whenever there is a problem I know I can count on him.”

— DR

"I’ve have looked for attorneys in the past but once I interacted with Mr. Chaiken there was no turning back. He’s professional, caring and always addresses matters in a timely fashion."

— AH

“I chose Joseph Chaiken and Associates based upon a recommendation from another attorney. Joe was responsive, solicitous and supportive. He worked hard on my behalf and allowed me to continue to receive the medical services my injury required. I would not hesitate to recommend Joe to anyone in need of an attorney to champion their cause.”

— EB

Motor Vehicle Accidents

Our mission: get the compensation that you deserve from your car accident injury.

If you are a victim of a motor vehicle accident, contact us immediately – there’s never any time to spare. We handle personal injury case from all types of car accidents including pedestrian accidents, bicycle accidents, truck accidents, and motorcycle accidents. While we have recovered millions of dollars of damages for accident victims, we never forget that each car accident is different and unique. However, victims and their families all face the same problems – money for car repairs, lost wages, medical bills, disabilities, pain and suffering, or even death.

We’ve seen first-hand the toll that an accident can take on families. Having spent decades representing people who have been injured in car accidents or who have lost loved ones in fatal car accidents because of the carelessness of others, we’ve won millions of dollars in settlements and we’re confident that we will get you the compensation that you deserve.

When you want straight answers and guidance from a law team that works for you – not for themselves – call the Chaiken, Lyons & Gaynier team to get the full and fair compensation you deserve. There’s never a fee until we win.

Personal Injuries

Help Is Around The Corner

Personal Injury claims must be properly managed to establish liability, prove damages and obtain the full compensation that injury victims are entitled to receive.

Personal injury claims involving serious injuries or wrongful death are highly complex and require the attention of an experienced personal injury attorney.

We vigorously pursue maximum compensation on behalf of accident victims for past and future medical expenses, rehabilitative care, necessary life care assistance, pain and suffering, lost wages, and other forms of relief. As a client of our firm, you will have a strong advocate on your side.

We represent victims throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey in claims involving serious external and internal injury including: traumatic brain injuries, paralysis, loss of limbs, broken bones, back and disc injuries, scars and disfigurement, concussions & wrongful death.

Contact us at 215.564.1800. Our legal team is on call 24/7 and can provide valuable insight into a variety of options to get what you’re entitled to.

Product Liability

You Never Saw It Coming

Product manufacturers have a responsibility to ensure that their products may be used safely for their intended use.

If you have been injured by a dangerous or defective product, you may have a basis to pursue compensation through a product liability claim. Dangerous products may cause accident victims to sustain serious injuries, including the loss of a finger or hand, severe blood loss and even death. Injuries may be caused by a number of factors, including a defective design, lack of proper safety mechanisms, or a lack of proper safety instructions.

Product liability claims are complex and require the attention of an experienced personal injury attorney. Our lawyers have more than 80 years of combined legal experienced and have represented thousands of injured clients. We have recovered millions on behalf of accident victims.

We will investigate and find out answers for you. We have relationships with top- notch experts who can assist in the effective prosecution of product liability claims. We seek maximum compensation for accident victims. You will have a strong advocate as a client of our firm, providing you with the most effective representation for bicycles, children’s toys, appliances, garage doors, mechanical failures, tanning beds and more.