Daniel S. "Dan" Weinstock

Daniel S. Weinstock: Compassionate Legal Representation for Families Affected by Medical Negligence

Daniel S. Weinstock is a dedicated and highly experienced attorney specializing in representing families who have suffered devastating injuries due to medical negligence, particularly concerning cerebral palsy and brain or spinal cord injuries. With a proven track record of securing significant verdicts and settlements, Mr. Weinstock is recognized nationally as a leading expert in these complex and emotionally challenging cases. He is deeply committed to advocating for the rights and well-being of children and their families, providing unwavering support and aggressive legal representation to those harmed by medical malpractice.

For over two decades, Mr. Weinstock has focused his practice exclusively on medical negligence litigation, consistently achieving exceptional results for his clients. He possesses a deep understanding of the legal landscape surrounding birth injuries, neurological damage, and other serious medical conditions, and he leverages his extensive knowledge to build strong cases and hold healthcare providers accountable for their negligence. His commitment to meticulous investigation and strategic litigation has resulted in numerous multimillion-dollar recoveries, setting new standards for compensation in Pennsylvania and across the nation.

Key Achievements: Mr. Weinstock’s career is marked by landmark victories, including a record-breaking $78.5 million verdict in 2012 – the largest medical negligence verdict awarded by any Pennsylvania jury since the passage of the MCARE Act in 2002, and the second largest medical negligence verdict in Pennsylvania history. This groundbreaking case involved a child suffering from cerebral palsy secondary to a hypoxic ischemic event just before birth. Despite the challenges posed by the MCARE Act, Mr. Weinstock skillfully presented the evidence, demonstrating the healthcare provider’s negligence and securing a substantial recovery for the family. The case was settled while an appeal was pending, and the eventual sum represents the largest actual medical negligence recovery in Pennsylvania history.

In 2015, Mr. Weinstock achieved another remarkable result with a record-breaking pretrial settlement of $20 million in a Central Pennsylvania case. This significant recovery was obtained on behalf of a family whose child suffered from cerebral palsy due to elevated bilirubin and kernicterus experienced during the neonatal period. This case, believed to be the largest such medical negligence recovery in Pennsylvania history, underscores Mr. Weinstock’s strategic courtroom skills and his ability to secure substantial settlements before trial.

Beyond these landmark cases, Mr. Weinstock has secured dozens of recoveries in the range of millions and tens of millions of dollars, both by verdict and settlement, across numerous states throughout the country. He is a highly sought-after legal counsel for families navigating the complexities of medical negligence claims.

As a Philadelphia Birth Injury Lawyer, Mr. Weinstock is widely recognized for his expertise and dedication. He has been named a Pennsylvania Super Lawyer every year since 2005 and is listed among the Top 100 Lawyers in both Philadelphia and Pennsylvania. His reputation as a skilled trial lawyer and compassionate advocate has solidified his position as a leading resource for families seeking justice after a medical negligence injury. He also utilizes his extensive legal experience by teaching trial advocacy to students at the Widener University School of Law and serves as an adjunct professor of trial advocacy at the Temple University Beasley School of Law, where he teaches trial strategy and technique to practicing attorneys seeking an LL.M in Trial Advocacy.

Legal Expertise & Qualifications: Mr. Weinstock’s legal practice is grounded in a comprehensive understanding of medical law, personal injury litigation, and trial advocacy. He holds a plenary license to practice law in the state and federal courts of Pennsylvania and New Jersey, North Carolina, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, and the U.S. Supreme Court. His admitted cases extend across a wide geographical area, including Arizona, Arkansas, California, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, and West Virginia, demonstrating his ability to handle complex cases regardless of location. This extensive experience, combined with his unwavering dedication to his clients, makes him a formidable legal advocate.

Practice Areas:

• Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs
• Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
• Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs

Awards & Recognition:

• Lawyer of the Year: Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs, Philadelphia (2020)
• Recognized: Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs, Recognized: Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs, Recognized: Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs
• Top 100 Super Lawyer in Philadelphia, 2009 – 2017
• Top 100 in Pennsylvania, 2010 – 2015
• Best Attorney USA since 2013

Education & Bar Admissions:

• Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Holds a plenary license to practice law in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, North Carolina, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, and the U.S. Supreme Court.