WE FIGHT FOR PEOPLE WHO HAVE BEEN INJURED EXPERIENCED ATTORNEYS * AGGRESSIVE ADVOCACY * CASE SETTLEMENTS * SPANISH TRANSLATOR

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1 TOUCHSTONE & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 2 Penn Center, Suite J.F.K. Boulevard Philadelphia, PA Tel : Fax: WE FIGHT FOR PEOPLE WHO HAVE BEEN INJURED AT THE WORKPLACE EXPERIENCED ATTORNEYS * AGGRESSIVE ADVOCACY * CASE SETTLEMENTS * SPANISH TRANSLATOR TOUCHFIRM.COM

2 DO YOU KNOW WHAT ACTIONS YOU NEED TO TAKE TO PROTECT YOU AND YOUR FAMILY WHEN YOU HAVE BEEN INJURED AT WORK? You ve just been injured at work. Our economic times are very difficult. You know that even a brief period of wage loss may permanently cripple your family s finances. The Pennsylvania workers compensation system may intimidate you when you suffer a work related disability. However, you are not alone. THE TOUCHSTONE TEAM WILL PROVIDE YOU WITH HELPFUL LEGAL ADVICE WHEN YOU SUFFER A WORK INJURY. You will have many questions that need to be answered by an experienced attorney. When you can t work because of an injury, you must have a veteran workers compensation attorney in your corner. The Touchstone Team will advise you, protect your interests, and guide you through the legal process. DO YOU WANT A VETERAN WORKERS COMPENSATION LAWYER? The Touchstone & Associates attorneys have over 40 years of combined experience litigating issues and aggressively representing parties in workers compensation matters. We will bring this litigation experience to bear on your behalf. DO YOU BELIEVE IT BENEFITS YOU, AND YOUR FAMILY, TO HAVE AN AGGRESSIVE WORKERS COMPENSATION LAWYER FIGHTNG ON YOUR BEHALF? Your employer s insurance company will hire experienced attorneys to represent their interests. These defense lawyers will work tirelessly to deny, limit, or end your benefits. You must have someone who will fight equally hard on your behalf. DO YOU WANT A LAWYER WHO IS BOTH COMPASSIONATE AND AGGRESSIVE? The Touchstone Team will counsel you about each aspect of your rights under the Workers Compensation Act and advise you on how to achieve the best possible result if your claim ends up in litigation.

3 ANDREW K. TOUCHSTONE, ESQ. After graduating from Lehigh University Mr. Touchstone received his Juris Doctor from The Dickinson School of Law in He served a Judicial clerkship with the Honorable Albert W. Sheppard, Jr. in Philadelphia. He joined Swartz, Campbell & Detweiler in the workers compensation department in 1989 and became a partner in He resigned his partnership there in order to form Touchstone & Associates in Mr. Touchstone has successfully litigated hundreds of cases and helped thousands of clients reach favorable results. He has argued before the Commonwealth Court and the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. Mr. Touchstone is an avid hunter and sportsman. He is a youth lacrosse coach and Board Member of Merion Square Scout House.

4 MICHAEL C. BAUERLE, ESQ. Michael Bauerle is a Philadelphia attorney with deep roots in the local community. He is a graduate of LaSalle College High School. He attended the Pennsylvania State University and Temple University School of Law. Mr. Bauerle has worked for major law firms and insurance companies operating in the Philadelphia area. Mr. Bauerle joined Touchstone & Associates in He is a forceful advocate for injured workers. Having litigated hundreds of workers compensation matters, he brings a depth of real world experience to his work. Mr. Bauerle has represented injured workers for more than 16 years. He has worked on behalf of factory workers, health care professionals and untold other professions. He works to obtain beneficial results for his clients. Mr. Bauerle is active in his community. He is a member of the Jenkintown V.F.W. Post # 81 and continues to be an active member of the Pennsylvania Masonic Fraternity. He is a member of the Grande Lodge of Pennsylvania and Hiram Lodge in Chestnut Hill, Pa. AGGRESSIVE ADVOCACY As advocates, we know it is necessary to vigorously prosecute your case. This may involve filing multiple pleadings to guarantee your right to benefits. Experience shows that insurers often deny even the most clearly compensable claims. When an insurance company denies a workers compensation claim, it inflicts significant hardship on the injured employee. Not only is the worker deprived of income, in many cases the insurer withholds necessary medical care. Because of these problems, we move quickly to prosecute your case to achieve a beneficial outcome.

5 Our firm successfully represents a wide range of trades and professions including: Nurses Lab Technicians Pipe Fitters Carpenters Teachers Veterinarian Technicians Iron Workers Food Service Workers Carpenters Electricians Truck Drivers Janitorial Delivery Men Painters Sanitation Workers Warehouse Workers Dishwashers Private Security Guards Metal Workers Maids Laundry Workers Salesmen Nursing Assistants Stone Masons Construction Workers Farm Workers Factory Workers Roofers Mushroom Workers Bricklayers Firefighters Secretaries Customer Service Office Clerks Landscapers Cooks Waiters Meat Cutters Prison Guards Accountants Machinists Production Workers Programmers Police Officers REFFERAL ATTORNEYS We possess an excellent network of respected referral attorneys who specialize in litigating medical malpractice, car accident, products liability, employment law and commercial cases. FORTY YEARS EXPERIENCE At Touchstone & Associates we have over 40 years combined experience litigating workers compensation matters. BILINGUAL OFFICE STAFF We are proud of our highly educated, professional and courteous office staff. In addition to English, our staff can communicate with you in Spanish.

6 KNOWLEDGABLE ADVOCATES Lengthy litigation experience provides us with invaluable knowledge regarding the prosecution of varied and complex injury cases. These injuries include: herniated discs, amputations, head injuries, RSD, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, back injuries, strains and sprains, carpal tunnel, epicondylitis, wrist injuries, burns, psychiatric injuries, PTSD, neck injuries, ankle injuries, scarring, nerve injuries, shoulder injuries, brachial plexus injuries, amputations, death claims, heart attacks and hypertension. Moreover we ve gained useful knowledge from having helped various employees: nurses, nursing assistants, factory workers, dental assistants, office workers, truck drivers, masons, carpenters, police officers, secretaries and many others. We ve studied thousands of medical records and reports and cross examined hundreds of board certified orthopedic surgeons. We ve deposed psychiatrists, hand specialists, shoulder specialists, pain management doctors, chiropractors and other medical providers. This work history has enabled us to become knowledgeable regarding numerous work injuries, illnesses and diseases. We know important medical terms and treatment processes that are applicable to varied injuries. We bring this knowledge to bear on your behalf. We can direct you a medical specialist that meets your individual needs, helps you heal and cooperates in the litigation process. Knowledge is power. Francis Bacon

7 CASE SETTLEMENTS Throughout our careers, we have continually obtained beneficial case settlements for our clients. Excellent results can only be accomplished by making the defendant aware that you will aggressively litigate your client's case. Vigorous prosecution compels insurers to come to the bargaining table. Years of experience have honed our skills. We work to effectively analyze and determine the value of your case. Decades of working within the workers compensation system, our past history of representing insurance companies, plus our established history of helping workers, enable us to craft resolutions that best serve your interests. CENTER CITY OFFICES Our offices are located in Center City Philadelphia. In fact, City Hall is just across the street. We are accessible by mass transit. Also, convenient parking is located nearby. We will be happy to visit you at your home, or other convenient location, if you so request. FREE CONSULTATION For a free consultation, or to discuss your workers compensation matter, we welcome you to call Touchstone and Associates at or visit our website at touchfirm.com We use our experience to achieve your unique personal goals through aggressive, compassionate and dedicated representation. We look forward to helping you.

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