Ken Fulginiti

100% of Ken's practice is dedicated to helping individuals and families who are the victims of catastrophic injury. Ken is grateful to have been involved in the resolution of many seven and eight figure cases that have provided the financial security his clients have needed when tragedy hits. In 2018, Ken secured the largest general liability settlement for a minor in Pennsylvania history.  He has secured recoveries in cases involving children that far exceed $100,000,000.

He and his firm have also actively assisted the victims of accidents by not only aggressively pursuing cases against national and international companies, their insurance carriers, and law firms, but by providing sponsorship and charitable assistance to such activities as wheelchair sports, and other fundraising events.

Ken's primary focus within his practice includes handling cases involving personal and catastrophic injury caused by products liability (defects), premises liability, construction/industrial accidents and motor vehicle/trucking accidents. The complexity of some of these cases is compounded by the often obstructive positions taken by the defense in these larger matters. Ken's hands-on approach, from accident scene analysis, electronic data review, engineering research, and forensic evaluation and testing, has provided invaluable insight during discovery and trial. He carries an OSHA 10 certification in occupational and workplace safety.

Ken is included annually in the list of Pennsylvania Super Lawyers, has been given the highest possible ranking by Martindale-Hubbell, an attorney ratings service that evaluates lawyers based on reviews by their peers in the industry, and in 2022 was named the “Lawyer of the Year” for Plaintiffs Personal Injury Litigation in Philadelphia by The Best Lawyers in America. However, he considers one of his greatest honors the steady stream of catastrophic injury cases referred by his peers in other Philadelphia firms. To those peers, he is committed to sharing legal resources, educational information and legislative updates through seminars and continuing legal educational programs he conducts throughout the calendar year. Additionally, he has authored articles and publications of interest, such as a chapter he co-authored in the book "Nursing Malpractice, Trial Techniques."

Fulginiti Law secured a $54,350,000 settlement for a teenager who suffered disfiguring burns over more than 65% of her body after a food truck explosion. The public portion of the settlement was part of a broader $160,000,000 agreement for four victims. This result is notable as the largest pre-verdict settlement in Pennsylvania state court for a minor and the second-largest overall.

Fulginiti Law secured a $36,000,000 confidential settlement for a young man who was paralyzed after sustaining an injury while on a school field trip. Ken Fulginiti took legal action against the school and successfully obtained the settlement on his behalf.

Fulginiti Law obtained a $28,000,000 settlement for a child who suffered multiple injuries due to unsafe property conditions. The defense argued that the child had no permanent functional limitations.

Fulginiti Law helped secure more than $22,500,000 in compensation for a forklift operator who was crushed and partially paralyzed by falling pallets of frozen food after warehouse racking collapsed. The Pennsylvania Superior Court affirmed a $12.4 million verdict, which was added to a prior $3.5 million settlement following a retrial of the 2006 incident.

Fulginiti Law obtained a $19,000,000 verdict for a physician who suffered a brachial plexus injury and resulting CRPS after a one-vehicle accident that destroyed a rental vehicle. Toyota claimed operator error, but the case established that an improper inspection failed to detect an inevitable suspension failure.

Fulginiti Law obtained a $19,200,000 confidential settlement for a Delaware construction worker who was paralyzed when a crane dropped a beam near him, causing it to fall, strike him, and leave him paralyzed. Although the crane operator was a co-worker of the plaintiff, extensive discovery established unsafe work conditions by the general contractor and others.

Fulginiti Law secured a $12,000,000 confidential settlement for a Delaware man who was injured in Virginia after a national trucking company caused a minor rear-end collision that resulted in catastrophic injuries. The case was successfully brought and kept in Philadelphia.

Fulginiti Law obtained a $10,300,000 verdict and settlement in a product liability case involving a portable stove that malfunctioned, allowed gas to escape, and caused burn injuries to a 53-year-old farmer.

Fulginiti Law obtained a nearly $10,000,000 settlement for a young man who suffered a traumatic brain injury after falling only a few feet from a stationary vehicle. The case was especially challenging because the plaintiff had no memory of the incident and there were no witnesses.

A confidential $9 million settlement was obtained against a trucking company in a fatal truck collision case. Through tenacious discovery, including phone and other records, the firm established that the driver had been operating on little to no sleep and should have been terminated before the tragic event.

Fulginiti Law recovered $8,525,000 for a pedestrian who was struck by a motor vehicle. Liability was heavily contested, including issues of comparative fault.

The firm obtained a confidential $8 million medical malpractice settlement for three dementia-diagnosed patients despite challenges in proving long-term effects from the conduct involved.

Ken and Sarah obtained a confidential $7.5 million negligent security settlement for a woman who was kidnapped from a parking lot, assaulted, and robbed. Before litigation and discovery, they conducted an aggressive private investigation that established a significant criminal element in and around the parking garage.

They also obtained a $7.25 million verdict and settlement for two patrons who were shot while exiting a bar. Both victims survived but suffered internal injuries. Through a thorough investigation, Ken and Sarah established a significant crime history at the location.

The firm obtained a $7,000,001 construction accident settlement for a drywall finisher who fell through an improperly guarded hole in the floor at a construction project. Ken and Sarah, both OSHA certified, conducted significant discovery and established safety violations involving multiple contractors.

A $7 million policy-limits product liability settlement was reached after extensive discovery showed that a product commonly used by marble and stone quarries and finishers was defectively designed, allowing a marble slab to fall on the plaintiff.

Fulginiti Law secured a $6.5 million verdict for two construction workers injured on the job. The firm also obtained a $6.5 million recovery for a sewer worker who suffered significant orthopedic and traumatic brain injuries when a sewer pipe plug exploded due to defective design.

In another construction accident case, the firm obtained a $6.5 million verdict for a union glazer who fell when his ladder collapsed beneath him. Although the incident happened in New Jersey, Ken and his team successfully brought and kept the case in Philadelphia.

A $6 million policy-limits settlement was obtained for a reverend who suffered an arm amputation following a collision in New Jersey. Although the reverend had no memory of the incident due to a brain injury, the firm’s investigation showed that the truck operator violated Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, resulting in fatigue and operator error.

Fulginiti Law settled a negligent security case for $5.6 million against a shelter that allowed teenagers to leave unsupervised before they viciously assaulted and robbed a 53-year-old man on his way to a concert.

In a premises liability case, Ken and Sarah obtained a $5 million settlement for a school administrator who slipped and fell inside a school during renovations. Although the defense argued the injury was insignificant, the firm established a compelling case of complex regional pain syndrome related to the fall.

The attorneys at Fulginiti Law obtained a $5 million confidential settlement for a passenger who was struck and killed by construction debris that fell from a truck traveling in the opposite direction on the Turnpike. The case was especially challenging because the truck operator was unaware the debris had fallen and never stopped.

Ken and Sarah obtained a confidential $4.6 million product liability settlement for an assembly line worker who suffered the amputation of three fingers. Although the defense claimed the injuries were caused by later modifications, alterations, and operator error, the firm established that product defects caused the incident.

A confidential $4.5 million product liability settlement was obtained for a special-needs school bus operator whose arm became stuck in a malfunctioning wheelchair lift. Through extensive testing, the firm identified a small defective component and discovered similar failures in other products across the country.

Ken represented the family of Stanley Zarzecki, a cell tower worker who fell and suffered fatal injuries while working on a rooftop. The firm obtained a $4.5 million premises liability settlement after discovery revealed significant failures in the building design, despite the defense claiming the incident resulted from Mr. Zarzecki’s failure to wear fall protection.

Ken obtained a significant $4.2 million settlement for a client injured in a motorcycle accident. Although the defense argued that the operator lacked a motorcycle license and emphasized his criminal history, Ken and his team pursued the case after eight other law firms had turned it down, conducting depositions across the country to establish liability.

In a product liability case, Ken obtained a $4 million settlement for a construction worker whose shoulder injury became career-ending after a defective medical device implant destroyed his joint. Through discovery, Ken established hundreds of similarly situated individuals and obtained one of the largest settlements in the country involving that defective product.

The firm obtained a confidential $4 million premises liability settlement for a husband and father who slipped and fell while celebrating his anniversary in Mexico. Although the incident occurred in Mexico, Ken and his team successfully filed and kept the case in Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas and resolved it after more than 50 depositions and years of litigation.

Ken and his team obtained a $4 million automobile accident settlement for a young woman involved in a relatively minor impact with a bus. Despite limited vehicle damage and no objective injuries, the firm used medical evidence to establish complex regional pain syndrome associated with an arm injury.

Ken and his team obtained a $3.75 million settlement for a security guard whose foot was degloved when a vehicle exiting a parking lot ran over the base of her leg. The firm used full-size tractor trailers in reconstruction work to establish sight lines and other demonstrative evidence.

The firm obtained a $3.75 million boating accident settlement for a young woman who was a passenger in a pleasure craft that went over a poorly marked dam and waterfall. Because the boat operator had no insurance, the case focused on the dam operator, with maritime experts retained to establish fault.

In another trucking accident case, Ken and his team obtained a $3.75 million settlement during trial for a truck driver struck in a low-speed parking lot collision. The plaintiff developed ankylosing spondylitis, typically considered congenital, but Ken located medical research supporting traumatic aggravation of the condition.

Ken and Sarah obtained a $3.7 million confidential construction accident settlement for a worker operating an all-terrain vehicle on swamp mats. Although the defense argued the incident was caused by excessive speed, discovery established fault on multiple contractors involved in the project.

Ken and his team secured a $3.4 million trucking accident settlement for a truck driver who suffered a degloving injury while attending to his vehicle on the side of the road. Through investigation, Ken located a passing motorist who witnessed the incident and provided compelling testimony against the defense operator.

Fulginiti Law obtained a $3.07 million product liability settlement for a construction worker who fell at a jobsite because of defective construction equipment and required spinal surgery. The defense argued the equipment was not defective and pointed to the worker’s return to work and participation in endurance events as evidence of recovery.

Ken helped secure a $3 million negligence settlement for the destruction of a commercial property caused by a fire resulting from negligent electrical work and improper utility design. The verdict was upheld on appeal despite strong opposition from utility companies.

Ken and Sarah obtained a $3 million premises liability recovery for a physician who suffered a broken ankle due to a defective sidewalk condition. They used historic internet investigation to identify the progression of the sidewalk defect and determine the responsible parties.

Ken and his team obtained a $2.9 million construction accident settlement for an undocumented laborer who fell during renovations after a fire. When the defense attempted to focus on the plaintiff’s citizenship status, Ken successfully argued that an injured person is entitled to compensation regardless of birthplace or citizenship.

Chris Nalls, an off-duty police officer, was severely injured in a motorcycle accident after being cut off by a car. The defense claimed he was riding on the shoulder, but Ken’s on-scene investigation revealed major flaws in the defense expert’s theory, leading to a significant $2.7 million recovery.

Fulginiti Law obtained a $2.5 million forklift accident verdict for a workplace injury involving a day laborer whose foot and ankle were run over by a forklift. Although the defense argued the plaintiff was non-compliant and had made a strong recovery, the firm demonstrated the major impact the injury had on his lifestyle.

The firm obtained a $2.5 million confidential premises liability settlement for a bank employee injured when a security company dropped a box of coins on her foot and leg, resulting in nerve damage identified as complex regional pain syndrome. The defense claimed the event was insignificant, but the case resulted in a substantial federal court recovery.

Ken and his team obtained a $2.35 million forklift accident settlement for Michael Baird, a union glazer who was seriously injured when a truck driver improperly offloaded his vehicle, forcing Mr. Baird to jump out of the way.

Ken and Sarah obtained a $2.2 million automobile accident settlement for a school teacher struck by a school bus during an ice storm. Although the defense claimed a flash freeze created unavoidable hazards, expert investigation and accident reconstruction allowed the firm to challenge that theory.

Ken and Sarah recovered $2.2 million in a product liability case for an individual who became legally blind after ingesting a home cleaning product. The defense claimed the product was misused and properly labeled, while the firm argued that the misuse was foreseeable.

The firm recovered $2.2 million for a 78-year-old man who fell at a gym and sustained orthopedic injuries requiring surgery. Ken and Sarah also argued that the traumatic incident aggravated and accelerated his Parkinson’s disease.

Ken and Sarah recovered $2.185 million for an individual who suffered traumatic injuries in a recreational boating accident. The defense claimed the plaintiff had fully recovered and used surveillance video as support, but the firm still secured a substantial recovery.

Ken obtained a confidential $2 million premises liability settlement against a recreational facility where a young child drowned. The firm established that the lifeguards on duty, although certified, had improper certifications for the quarry.

Ken obtained a $1.9 million construction accident settlement for a contractor injured after falling from scaffolding that had been improperly erected by other contractors on a residential construction project.

Ken and Sarah obtained a $1.876 million verdict in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey for a 58-year-old woman injured when another vehicle sideswiped her vehicle. The defense argued the case involved only an aggravation of pre-existing soft tissue injuries, but trial testimony established a significant impact on her life, leading to a verdict nearly eight times the highest offer and twice the policy limits.

Ken and Sarah obtained a significant recovery for an electrician whose foot was run over by a forklift at a construction site. The defense claimed the incident resulted from the plaintiff not wearing high-visibility clothing, but the firm disproved that argument through accident reconstruction using material-handling equipment and drywall loads.

Ken and Sarah obtained a $1.8 million settlement for a young woman whose vehicle was forced off the road by a tractor-trailer operator. Although the incident occurred in Delaware and the vehicle occupants were from New Jersey, the firm established jurisdiction and venue in Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas, where the case resolved before trial.

Ken and his team obtained a $1.7 million settlement for the family of a forklift operator who was fatally injured when a truck he was unloading shifted forward, causing him to fall and be crushed by his forklift. The defense argued that failure to wear a seat belt caused the injuries, but expert testimony and reenactment proved otherwise.

Ken and Sarah established liability against multiple contractors and a homeowner in a construction accident involving a plumber who suffered electrocution due to an improperly wired hot water heater and ungrounded plumbing. Because there were no witnesses, forensic evaluation was critical in proving liability.

Ken and Sarah obtained a $1.6 million trucking accident settlement for the death of an 81-year-old man killed by a tractor-trailer. Through forensic evaluation of the vehicle, the firm established that a faulty brake line caused the incident.

Ken obtained a $1.6 million verdict for Michael Cole, a truck driver who suffered a broken wrist when a commercial garage door struck him. Despite only $6,000 in medical bills, Ken demonstrated the significant impact on Mr. Cole’s ability to return to truck driving and diesel mechanic work.

Ken and his team obtained a $1.55 million auto accident verdict for a Philadelphia attorney who suffered a shoulder injury after a relatively minor rear-end collision in a parking lot. Although the defense argued the injury was degenerative, the firm established otherwise.

Ken and Sarah obtained a $1.51 million construction accident settlement for an ironworker who twisted his knee after stepping in a small hole at a construction site. The firm established that the hole had been improperly covered despite testimony from several witnesses claiming otherwise.

Ken obtained a $1.5 million construction accident settlement for a union plumber who suffered shoulder injuries when he stepped through a deteriorated floor at a construction site. Although he did not fall far, the plaintiff argued that he braced himself with both arms, causing the injuries.

Ken and Sarah obtained a $1.5 million auto accident recovery for Ms. Koppel-Klein, who was struck by an ambulance that proceeded through a steady red light without emergency lights or sirens activated. Despite extensive surveillance of the plaintiff, Ken successfully cross-examined the defense expert and prevailed.

In Zook, Ken secured a $1,311,900 settlement for an individual who was rear-ended in a collision with relatively little property damage. Although the police report noted no reported injuries and no ambulance transport, Ken demonstrated the significant difference in the plaintiff’s lifestyle after the incident.

Ken and Sarah obtained a $1.25 million negligence settlement for a volunteer firefighter who was injured while responding to an emergency when a utility worker dropped a light bag that struck her in the head. The defense claimed her damages were limited and that she had fully recovered.

Ken and Sarah obtained a $1.25 million full-policy-limit resolution for Ernie Milner, who was operating a commercial lawn mower for his employer when he was struck by a motor vehicle. Although an eyewitness claimed Mr. Milner was operating the mower in the street, Ken’s cross-examination established that the witness had a faulty perception of events.

Through significant investigation and discovery, Ken obtained a confidential $1.185 million settlement, along with a substantial workers’ compensation lien waiver, for a union ironworker who lost portions of his finger when a crane load collapsed due to rigging.

Ken obtained a $1.175 million product liability settlement for a worker who suffered a thumb injury due to a product defect on an assembly line. Through cross-examination, Ken showed that defense experts relied on faulty information and inaccurate studies.

Ken obtained a $1.16 million full-policy-limits resolution for a residential contractor who fell when unsecured steps collapsed. The defense argued that the plaintiff had recovered and that his income increased after the incident, but the firm established the substantial impact on his lifestyle.

Ken obtained a $1.1 million settlement for Stacy Staton, a truck driver involved in a single-vehicle accident when his truck tipped over while cornering. Although police reported that he was driving too fast for conditions, Ken’s investigation established that the vehicle had been improperly loaded, allowing the load to shift.

Rhonda Eshelman suffered injuries as a security guard at a power plant after static electricity shocked her and caused nerve damage. Although the defense claimed that a static charge could not cause a significant injury, Ken used expert analysis and forensic evaluation to establish otherwise.

Ken obtained full policy limits for Ray Britt in a Lehigh County truck accident case involving a logging truck that forced the Upper Darby Township off-duty police officer off the road. Mr. Britt suffered back injuries, which the defense disputed, but the case settled shortly before trial.