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Laura E. Laughlin

Laura concentrates her practice on catastrophic injury cases, including products liability, worksite injuries, and a special focus on medical malpractice and crime victim cases.

Settlements & Verdicts

$3 Million

Verdict involving the fall of an 84-year-old man at the hospital, resulting in his death.

Six-Figure

Settlement for a child who was sexually assaulted at school.

Seven-Figure

Settlement for a child with special needs injured at school.

Six-Figure

Settlement for a child who was sexually assaulted at a residential facility.

More Notable Victories

– Six-Figure settlement for hazing a survivor.

– Six-Figure settlement for failure to timely diagnose cancer.

About Ms. Laughlin

Laura is a dedicated trial attorney who represents survivors of sexual abuse and assault, and individuals and families harmed by medical malpractice and other serious injury. Laura focuses on holding institutions, professionals, and corporations accountable when their actions or failures cause devastating, life-altering harm.

One of Laura’s goals is to help her clients transition from feeling like a victim to becoming a survivor. Her undergraduate psychology degree helps her communicate with her clients that are going through trauma. Laura encompasses compassion and an edge that pushes her to achieve justice and allows her clients to heal and get accountability through the process.

In Laura’s career, she has achieved multiple seven and six-figure settlements and verdicts. As a trial attorney, she thrives in being able to use the courtroom as a place to tell the story of her clients who may not be able to do it themselves and bring justice and awareness to the legal system.

Laura is an advocate for victims of sexual assault, abuse, and other legal issues in and out of the courtroom. She serves on the National Crime Victim Bar Association as the Vice-Chair of the Amicus Committee.

Professional Achievements

Education

Wilkes University, Bachelor of Arts,
– Majors: Psychology and Communications Studies
Widener University School of Law, Juris Doctor
– Most Promising Civil Litigator Award
– Pro Bono Service Award
– Trial Advocacy Certificate
– Criminal Law Certificate

Professional Affiliations

– National Crime Victim Bar Association
– American Association for Justice – Sexual Assault and Child Sex Abuse Sections
– Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association
– Pennsylvania Association for Justice – Board of Governors
– New Jersey Association for Justice
– Certified Arbitrator for the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas