The rise of the social media addiction lawsuit shows just how serious the problem has become for teens and their families. Platforms like Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, YouTube, and Facebook are not just tools for connection anymore. They are built with features that keep kids scrolling for hours. For many, that constant pull has led to anxiety, depression, eating disorders, self-harm, and even suicidal thoughts.
Across the country, families are filing lawsuits against social media companies. Leaked internal documents reveal these platforms knew about the risks, especially for young users, but chose not to act. These cases claim that algorithms were designed to maximize screen time at the expense of children’s mental health.
At EOL.Law, we are following this growing wave of social media lawsuits closely. In this article, we will break down what these cases involve, what families are alleging, and what it could mean for those affected. If your teen has been harmed by social media addiction, you may have options to hold these companies accountable.
Social media has completely changed how people connect. Friends, families, and communities can share photos, videos, and ideas in seconds. It has given people a way to raise their voices, spread awareness, and even spark social movements. Businesses use it to reach customers and build brands, while young people use it to stay in touch and follow trends.
This revolution has brought the world closer together, but it has also created new challenges. The same tools that connect us have also led to concerns about overuse and addiction, especially among teens. That growing problem is now at the heart of the social media addiction lawsuits.
Social media addiction means the apps stop being something you use for fun and start running your day. It is when checking feeds, posting, or scrolling starts to take priority over school, work, sleep, or relationships. Researchers say about 5 to 10 percent of Americans may meet the criteria for this kind of addiction. While it is not an official diagnosis, it shows up much like other behavioral addictions. People may feel restless when they are not online, think constantly about what they are missing, or struggle to cut back even when they want to. Platforms like Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, and YouTube are designed to keep people hooked, and for many kids, that design works all too well.
For kids and teens, scrolling has become part of daily life. It’s where they talk with friends, share pieces of themselves, and spend their downtime. But for many, it’s gone from something fun to something they feel stuck to. The constant buzz of likes and notifications doesn’t just take their attention. It chips away at sleep, grades, and time with family.
Researchers have tracked some eye-opening trends:
With numbers like these, it’s no wonder some families are now exploring social media lawsuits, especially when the damage goes far beyond “too much screen time.”
Social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, and YouTube use features that make it hard for teens to stop scrolling. Endless feeds, short videos, notifications, and disappearing posts all encourage more time online than most teens plan for. These tools tap into natural impulses, making it easy to keep going even when they should stop.
Social media keeps teens hooked include through:
Videos and posts play one after another, making it easy to lose track of time. Teens are especially likely to keep going because of their impulsive nature.
The apps show posts and videos based on what a teen interacts with. That keeps them looking at the screen longer without thinking about it.
Stories or posts that disappear after a short time. Teens feel they have to constantly check the app.
Platforms serve a nonstop stream of short clips that are easy to watch one after another, keeping attention for long periods.
Alerts for likes, comments, or new posts pull teens back into the app. They interrupt sleep, homework, or family time.
Most apps have limited parental controls. Teens could access content with few restrictions.
Streaks, scores, and likes make using the app feel like a game, encouraging teens to keep scrolling.
Filters encourage unrealistic appearance standards and can affect how teens feel about their bodies.
Apps don’t restrict how long, when, or how often teens use them, making it easy to spend hours online.
These features are built to keep teens engaged, and for many, that engagement turns into compulsive use. Understanding how the apps work shows why families are increasingly turning to social media addiction cases.
A growing body of research establishes a clear and concerning link between heavy social media use and declining mental health in teenagers. This association includes higher rates of depression, anxiety, emotional distress, and an increased risk of suicidal thoughts.
Recent studies highlight the risks:
Adolescents are uniquely vulnerable, with a 2024 review confirming that teens are more significantly affected than younger children.
Excessive use is a major risk factor. Research from San Diego State University found that teens who use social media for more than five hours daily are far more likely to have suicidal thoughts, with approximately 70% of heavy users falling into this high-risk category.
A 2025 study in Nature revealed that teens with pre-existing depression or anxiety often engage with social media in more harmful ways. They are more likely to compare themselves negatively to others, feel worse about online feedback, and report lower satisfaction with their digital friendships.
As reported by Pew Research, the negative effects extend beyond mood, also contributing to loneliness, disrupted sleep patterns, and increased risk-taking behaviors.
Data from the WHO indicates that rates of addiction-like social media behavior among adolescents have risen from 7% to 11% in recent years.
A 2023 study linked increased smartphone and social media use directly to rises in mental distress, self-harm, and suicidal behavior in teens. Underlying factors such as Fear of Missing Out (FOMO), general anxiety, and low self-esteem act as key drivers, intensifying social media’s negative effects and making some teens more susceptible.
While the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services notes that social media can have positive aspects, the collective evidence underscores that addictive use is strongly tied to serious mental health challenges. The conclusion is clear: proactive awareness, mindful monitoring, and supportive intervention are essential for families and communities to protect young people.
Social media algorithms shape how teens spend their time, how they see themselves, and how they interact with the world. These effects can have a serious impact on mental health.
These habits build up over time. They affect teens’ mood, friendships, school, and how they feel about themselves. How these algorithms work explains why social media could become a serious mental health problem for young people.
It’s easy for a teen to slide into unhealthy social media habits. It’s not always about how many hours they spend, but how it affects them. Keep an eye out for these red flags:
Spotting these signs is a signal to start a conversation and helps them find a healthier balance before it becomes a bigger problem.
Helping your child navigate social media is less about strict rules and more about guiding them toward a healthy balance. Here are some practical ways to support them:
The goal isn’t to eliminate social media but to ensure it doesn’t eliminate their enjoyment of everything else. Your active involvement is the key to making that happen.
Parents should know which social media platforms teens use most and the concerns tied to them. Here’s a look at those popular with teens and the concerns parents should know about.
Used by nearly all teens. While it has educational content, kids can easily find videos about self-harm and extreme misinformation. Its parent company, Alphabet, is being sued for not protecting minors from this harmful content.
Used by almost two-thirds of teens. It’s addictive, endless feed and viral trends are a major concern. Lawsuits accuse TikTok of knowingly using addictive design that harms kids’ mental health.
Used by over 60% of teens. Its focus on perfect pictures and likes is strongly linked to low self-esteem and body image issues, especially in girls. Its parent company, Meta, faces many lawsuits over these harms.
Used by over half of teens. Disappearing messages make it hard for parents to monitor, leading to risks like cyberbullying. Snap is also named in lawsuits for harming youth mental health.
While fewer teens use it now (about 1 in 3), its parent company Meta is still included in lawsuits for its addictive features.
The biggest platforms are facing legal action for how they affect kids. Stay involved by checking privacy settings, setting time limits, and talking openly with your teen about their online experiences.
The social media addiction lawsuit is aimed at companies like Meta, TikTok, Snapchat, and YouTube. Families, young people, and school districts say these platforms were built to keep kids hooked while the risks to mental health were ignored.
The cases have been combined into one large federal court action, known as multidistrict litigation (MDL No. 3047). The main claims are that:
Courts have already allowed negligence and wrongful death claims to proceed. Families are asking for compensation for medical bills, therapy, and, in the worst cases, the loss of a child.
The lawsuit is about holding social media companies responsible for putting profits ahead of kids’ safety.
This multi-district litigation brings together lawsuits against some of the biggest social media companies. As of September 2, 2025, there are 1,961 active cases in this multidistrict litigation. The numbers have been climbing throughout the year, with about 1,867 cases in July 2025 and 1,922 in August 2025.
The MDL combines claims that these companies built their platforms in ways that keep kids hooked, leading to serious mental health struggles. Most of the claims involve children and teenagers.
The companies named include:
Families say these platforms were deliberately designed to be addictive, and that this has led to issues like depression, anxiety, self-harm, and other serious harms among young users.
At its heart, the social media lawsuits claim these companies knew their products were dangerous for kids but chose profit over safety. Families are using several key legal arguments to make their case:
The companies designed incredibly addictive features, like endless scrolling and autoplay, without building proper safeguards to protect young, developing minds.
The law says a product shouldn’t be unreasonably dangerous. The lawsuits argue that social media platforms are like an unsafe toy, causing compulsive use and serious mental health harm.
Parents and kids were never properly warned about the very real risks of addiction, depression, and anxiety linked to heavy platform use.
This might be the most powerful claim: company executives allegedly knew about the harm from their own secret internal research and actively chose to hide it from the public.
The platforms were promoted as fun ways to connect, all while the companies knew they could be psychologically harmful. This is seen as a violation of consumer protection laws.
The companies are accused of unfairly prioritizing engagement and profit by designing features that maximize screen time at the expense of children’s wellbeing.
In simple terms, the goal is to make these tech giants legally responsible for the consequences of their design choices and for choosing growth over the health of an entire generation.
Several major tech companies face lawsuits for harming teens through social media addiction:
These aren’t just a few isolated complaints. A massive, coordinated legal effort is underway from families, schools, and state governments to demand accountability.
September 2, 2025 – Lawsuit Moves Forward with New Discovery Deadlines
Hundreds of teens across the country are struggling with social media addiction, and some have died after being exposed to harmful online content. Families are holding companies accountable through lawsuits. The federal case against Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, and others is moving ahead, with YouTube ordered to turn over key documents by October 8.
August 1, 2025 – Minnesota Passes Mental Health Warning Law
Starting in July 2026, social media users in Minnesota will see a pop-up warning about mental health risks before they can use the apps. It’s the first law of its kind in the U.S., aiming to make people pause before spending more time online. The law comes as lawsuits against major platforms continue to grow.
July 2025 – Test Trials and New Snapchat Lawsuit
By July 2025, the federal litigation had grown to 1,867 lawsuits. The judge picked six school districts for the first bellwether trials, which will act as test cases to guide the larger fight. That same month, Utah’s Attorney General filed another social media addiction lawsuit against Snapchat, claiming the app uses addictive algorithms and exposes teens to harmful content, adding more pressure on social media companies already facing mounting legal action.
June 3, 2025 – Report Shows Teens Bombarded with Extreme Content
A Wall Street Journal study found that new underage accounts were quickly flooded with harmful videos promoting things like extreme dieting. Regulators and advocacy groups are calling for changes, while families affected by this kind of content are pursuing lawsuits for accountability.
May 1, 2025 – 42 More Claims Added to Social Media MDL
Another 42 claims were added, bringing the total number of lawsuits in the multidistrict litigation to 1,787. Families say apps like TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and Snapchat were deliberately designed to be addictive and dangerous for kids.
April 2, 2025 – Nearly 500 New Lawsuits Filed
The federal MDL now includes 1,745 lawsuits, up nearly 500 from the month before. Parents and teens are filing claims tied to depression, eating disorders, and even suicidal thoughts linked to social media use.
March 2025 – Court Ruling and California AG’s Request
A judge decided the lawsuits against Meta, TikTok, and other platforms can move forward, rejecting their attempts to get the cases thrown out. Around the same time, California’s Attorney General asked the court to make Meta hand over documents to show if the company really enforced age limits and kept kids off its apps.
February 7, 2025 – 272 New Lawsuits Filed
Between January and early February, the number of lawsuits grew to 1,246. Families say these platforms are addictive and harmful to teens’ mental health. More parents are expected to join throughout 2025 as awareness spreads.
January 2025 – TikTok and Lawsuit Updates
In January 2025, the lawsuits against social media companies picked up speed. By the 21st, the discovery phase had begun, with both sides arguing over what information should be shared. At the same time, TikTok was still facing the threat of a nationwide ban after the Supreme Court upheld a law requiring ByteDance to sell its U.S. operations. With no buyer in place, TikTok’s future in the country remained shaky, even as it continued to face claims in court.
Earlier in the month, judges cleared the way for more claims to move forward. On January 16, a California judge rejected attempts by Meta, YouTube, Snapchat, and TikTok to avoid liability, meaning they’ll have to face failure-to-warn claims in trial. And on January 2, filings showed just how quickly the litigation was growing, with 159 new lawsuits added in a single month, bringing the total to nearly a thousand cases accusing the platforms of knowingly designing apps that keep kids hooked.
December 2024 – More Families Join, Judge Orders Meta to Share Records, Discovery Set for January
By late December 2024, the lawsuits picked up speed. A judge ordered Meta to turn over key records, and the court scheduled the first discovery conference for January 16, 2025, to set the rules for sharing evidence. The number of cases also kept climbing. More than 200 families joined in November alone, raising the total to 815 lawsuits accusing social media companies of designing platforms that fuel addiction and harm kids.
November 2024 – Disputes Over Records, Witness Pay, and Case Scheduling
November brought several key developments in the social media addiction lawsuits. Families pushed YouTube to hand over internal records, while Meta faced pressure to share pay details for employees expected to testify, raising questions about whether bonuses were tied to engagement over safety. A judge also ruled that Mark Zuckerberg cannot be held personally liable, though the lawsuits against Meta as a company continue.
The month also saw new cases filed, bringing the total to 620, and the court adjusted the pre-trial schedule to extend through late 2025. A case management conference was set to address attorney leadership, expert certification, and bellwether trials that could shape the outcome of the litigation.
October 2024 – Key Ruling and New Lawsuit Filed
A federal judge refused to dismiss major claims against Meta, allowing lawsuits over unfair practices, deceptive conduct, and failure to warn about risks to continue. The ruling made clear that Section 230 does not give Meta full protection from these cases. That same month, a 20-year-old woman from Arkansas filed a lawsuit against social media platforms Meta, Snapchat, YouTube, and TikTok, saying they fueled her addiction and caused depression, anxiety, self-harm, and insomnia.
September 1, 2024 – Court Grants Access to Plaintiff’s Mobile Data
The court ruled that defendants can review data from a plaintiff’s mobile devices in the ongoing lawsuits. Because the claims center on harms from social media apps, the court determined device data is relevant evidence. Plaintiffs had argued the platforms already hold much of this data, but disagreements remain over how the exchange should take place.
August 1, 2024 – Delays in Producing Data Slow Litigation
Plaintiffs are required to provide forensic imaging of their devices to capture app use, search history, communications, and other data. As of late July, this process had not been completed. Some plaintiffs used school-issued devices, which defendants have asked districts to collect. Plaintiffs objected, adding to ongoing disputes that have slowed the two-year-old case.
July 18, 2024 – Discovery Continues in Social Media Addiction Cases
The discovery phase is underway, with both sides exchanging evidence. Meta has already produced more than 270,000 documents, totaling over 1.5 million pages. A Document Discovery Conference is scheduled for August 15, 2024, where attorneys and the judge will address outstanding disputes and review case progress.
June 18, 2024 – New York Passes SAFE for Kids Act
New York lawmakers approved the “Stop Addictive Feeds Exploitation (SAFE) for Kids Act,” which limits how social media companies can design feeds for minors. The bill prohibits platforms from serving algorithm-driven “addictive” feeds to users under 18 without parental consent and restricts nighttime notifications. It now awaits Governor Kathy Hochul’s signature.
May 2024 – NYC Joins Lawsuit, Medical Study Released, and Court Battles Continue
May was a busy month in the social media addiction lawsuits. New York City filed a 305-page complaint accusing Meta, Snap, and TikTok of targeting kids with addictive designs that fuel a youth mental health crisis and drive-up public health costs. Around the same time, a medical study published in the National Library of Medicine linked heavy use of Facebook and Instagram to depression, eating disorders, and self-harm, adding weight to the concerns raised in court. Meanwhile, discovery fights kept slowing the cases down. Attorneys sparred over how far back company records should go, state Attorneys General pressed claims against Meta in a lengthy hearing, and a motion was filed asking the court to drop personal claims against Mark Zuckerberg. The judge also set June dates to select the first bellwether cases, which will act as test trials for the larger litigation.
April 2024 – TikTok Lawsuit and Court Ruling
In April, a judge denied a motion to dismiss the social media addiction cases, allowing them to move forward despite companies pointing to Section 230 for protection. Plaintiffs argued these platforms operate more like products and said it was too soon to toss the cases before reviewing company records. That same month, the family of a 16-year-old boy who died by suicide sued TikTok, claiming its “For You” algorithm promoted self-harm content. They joined several other families making similar claims that the platforms are dangerously addictive and have played a role in tragic deaths.
March 2024 – Connecticut Teen Sues Over Eating Disorder Linked to Social Media
A teenager from Connecticut filed suit in March 2024, alleging that her use of social media contributed to the development of an eating disorder. Her case joins nearly 400 others already pending against major social media companies.
February 2024 – States and School Districts Step Up Legal Action
By February 2024, lawsuits were being filed not only by individuals but also by 42 states, the District of Columbia, and more than 140 school districts. These claims accuse companies like Meta of designing harmful, addictive platforms. The consolidated federal cases (MDL 3047) are expected to head to trial in 2025.
January 2024 – Zuckerberg Testifies Before Congress
In January 2024, Mark Zuckerberg appeared before the Judiciary Committee for a heated hearing on child safety. During the testimony, he apologized to families whose children had been harmed on his company’s platforms.
November 2023 – Judge Allows Addiction Lawsuits to Proceed
A federal judge ruled in November 2023 that social media companies could not use immunity defenses to block the growing wave of addiction lawsuits. The ruling cleared the way for hundreds of cases on behalf of children and teens to move forward.
October 2023 – 41 States and D.C. Sue Meta Over Youth Engagement Practices
In October 2023, 41 states and the District of Columbia filed lawsuits accusing Meta of intentionally designing its platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger, to keep young users compulsively engaged, despite the risks to their mental health.
October 2022 – Cases Consolidated into Federal MDL in California
The earliest lawsuits claiming that social media platforms were built to maximize screen time and addictive behavior in adolescents were consolidated in October 2022 into multidistrict litigation (MDL 3047) in the Northern District of California. This consolidation set the stage for the ongoing federal proceedings.
If social media has caused real problems in your life or your child’s life, you might wonder if you can do anything about it. A social media harm lawsuit usually involves:
Every situation is different. Talking with a lawyer who understands lawsuit against social media cases can help you see if you have a case and what steps to take next.
If you’re worried social media is causing problems, do this:
If you’re thinking about filing a lawsuit, here’s the general flow of what happens:
When people file a social media addiction lawsuit, they usually rely on a few legal causes:
Most social media lawsuit cases focus on teens and kids, looking at addictive features and hidden risks.
In these cases, teens are reported to have problems like:
These cases claim social media companies designed apps to keep teens hooked while knowing the risks.
Plaintiffs need key evidence demonstrating that social media companies intentionally designed addictive platforms that harmed vulnerable youth to win a social media addiction lawsuit. Vital evidence includes:
Plaintiffs could present these pieces of evidence to strengthen their case and prove the harmful impact of social media addiction.
Big social media companies like Meta (Facebook and Instagram), TikTok, Snapchat, and YouTube are pushing back against these lawsuits with these key arguments:
Meta’s CEO, Mark Zuckerberg challenges plaintiffs to prove a direct link between their clients’ injuries and any actions or omissions on his part. He questions if mere testimony suffices for legal action, making it harder to prove causation in social media injury cases.
Zuckerberg argues they aren’t legally bound to disclose social media’s potential harms. He says there’s no law demanding they reveal how their platforms work or their effects.
Zuckerberg stresses there’s no special contract or relationship between users and these companies that require disclosure or specific actions.
The Supreme Court has been cautious about shaking up how social media firms operate, citing their private nature and the need for clear legal guidelines to handle these issues.
Social media companies sometimes use Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act to shield themselves from lawsuits over content posted by users. In some cases, judges have already rejected this defense.
These defenses show why it’s tricky to hold platforms accountable and why there’s growing attention on protecting young users from social media addiction.
If your social media case is successful, you could get help with:
What you receive depends on your situation and the laws in your state. Talk to a lawyer who handles social media lawsuits to understand what’s realistic for your case.
Payouts in social media addiction lawsuits vary a lot depending on the case and the harm involved. Cases with teen suicide or serious self-harm could reach $900,000 to $5 million or more. Mental health issues like anxiety or depression might settle for $150,000 to $450,000. Less severe emotional distress cases mostly fall under $100,000 to around $200,000. Most cases are still in the early stages, and no settlements are final, but trials planned for late 2025 and beyond will give a clearer picture of potential compensation.
The time you have to file a social media addiction lawsuit depends on your state and your situation. In Pennsylvania, most personal injury claims must be filed within two years of the injury or when you first noticed it. Parents or guardians filing for a child might have different deadlines. Talk with a lawyer who handles social media lawsuits early to make sure you don’t miss your chance to file.
Reach out to a lawyer as soon as you notice your child struggling with social media. Watch for anxiety, depression, eating disorders, low self-esteem, self-harm, or thoughts of suicide. A lawyer experienced in social media addiction lawsuits can guide you through filing a claim. It’s never too early to get help.
It’s heartbreaking to watch social media take a toll on your child. The constant scrolling can lead to real struggles like anxiety, depression, issues with self-worth, eating disorders, or even self-harm. At EOL, we get it. We see the real impact this has on your kid and your whole family.
When you come to us, we listen. We want to understand exactly what your family is going through. We know these cases inside and out: how to build the evidence and navigate the legal system. We handle the legal fight so you can focus on your child, and we’ll always keep you in the loop.
Hiring us means you’re getting a team that cares about what happened to your child. We’re committed to holding these big tech companies responsible and making the case about your child’s experience. We work to get your family the support, recognition, and compensation you need to help your child heal.
Reach out to EOL today for a free, no-pressure conversation. Let’s talk about what your family is facing and how we can help protect your child’s future.
It’s when scrolling through apps becomes a compulsion you can’t control, even when you want to stop. It’s the feeling that you have to check your phone, and it starts to get in the way of your real life. You might skip out on time with friends, family, or your responsibilities because you’re stuck online. If it makes you feel anxious or upset when you can’t use it, that’s a strong sign it’s become an unhealthy habit.
Yes, there are major lawsuits happening right now. They involve many families who believe social media companies knowingly built addictive apps. These lawsuits claim these platforms have seriously harmed young people’s mental health, leading to higher rates of anxiety, depression, and other issues. The goal is to hold these big companies responsible for the role their products may have played.
The main ones are Facebook and Instagram, which are owned by Meta. The popular app TikTok is also included in these lawsuits. Snapchat and YouTube are named as well for their specific features. The cases focus on how these companies designed their platforms to keep kids hooked for as long as possible.
You may have a case if your child has developed mental health problems tied to heavy social media use. This often involves conditions such as depression, anxiety, or eating disorders that required therapy or medical care. The lawsuits point to how these apps were designed to keep kids online at the expense of their health. A lawyer familiar with these lawsuits can look at your claim and explain the options available.
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Nicholas began his post-graduate career clerking for the Honorable Linda Rovder Fleming in the Cambria County Court of Common Pleas. From there, he quickly found his calling in workers’ compensation, personal injury, and Social Security disability law—areas where he could directly impact people’s lives in moments of crisis. He’s helped clients navigate complex legal claims, including securing a settlement exceeding $300,000.
Nicholas brings clear communication, genuine empathy, and an unrelenting drive to achieve the best outcomes for his clients. Whether he’s navigating a complex workers’ comp claim or pushing for a major settlement, he brings focus, dedication, and deep legal knowledge to every case.
He’s also a proud member of Pennsylvania Advocates for Justice and remains active in various professional legal organizations. Nicholas is licensed to practice law in Pennsylvania.
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Joe is a Philadelphia native and maintains deep roots in the area. As the grandson of a Philadelphia Firefighter, son of a Philadelphia public school teacher, and veteran of the United State Marine Corps, he was taught to value service, dedication, and hard work. He applies these values to every case and takes great satisfaction in representing hard-working clients with those same traits.
After obtaining his bachelor’s degree in history from St. Vincent College in Western Pennsylvania, he graduated from Villanova Law School in 2012 and, since then, has litigated hundreds of workers’ compensation hearings and trial depositions on behalf of both employers and injured workers. During this time, Mr. Ring has written articles and presented Continuing Legal Education courses on developments in Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Law. He is active in local professional organizations, and, in 2022, he served a Co-chairperson of the Philadelphia Bar Associations Workers’ Compensation Section.
Since coming to EOL in 2024, he has dedicated his practice entirely to helping injured workers navigate the system and obtain their rightful benefits.
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Brandon’s education in both law and medicine assist him in expertly representing badly injured victims. Brandon has a Master’s Degree in Forensic Medicine from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, with a concentration in anatomy and pathology. With this knowledge, Brandon is skilled at analyzing medical records and understanding injuries that are common in personal injury claims. He uses this expertise in conjunction with listening carefully to each client’s needs, in order to fiercely advocate for clients and tell their stories when they would not otherwise have a voice.
Brandon’s background includes a variety of experience and skills in various areas of civil practice. He is the author and editor of numerous books for the George T. Bisel Publishing Company, including “Pennsylvania Damages” and the “Pennsylvania Vehicle Code Annotated,” two texts that are frequently relied on by lawyers and judges across Pennsylvania as authoritative resources on personal injury law.
Brandon is a member of the Pennsylvania and Montgomery Bar Associations. He is also a member of Pennsylvania Association for Justice, and has served as an executive board member of the Montgomery American Inn of Court.
He is admitted to practice in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the United States District Courts for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania and Middle District of Pennsylvania, the State of New Jersey, the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey, and in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Brandon has represented many clients in motor vehicle, premises liability, animal bite, and products liability cases across Pennsylvania and New Jersey and has obtained outstanding results with millions of dollars recovered for his clients.
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