team-member

Scott Bennett

Philadelphia, PA

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Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Car Accident

Language

English

About

Scott began his career at The Beasley Firm in 1977 by helping Jim Beasley Sr. research and write "Product Liability and the Unreasonably Dangerous Requirement." This textbook has been cited by numerous state courts and state Supreme Courts as an authoritative standard on product liablity law. For the last 30 years, Scott has also functioned as the firm’s go-to lawyer in litigation regarding automobile claims and insurance, and has won many substantial judgements. He specializes in auto accidents involving roadway defects. He has also posted impressive awards for clients in cases involving medical malpractice, product liability, civil rights, and premises liability. Scott has been recognized as one of Pennsylvania's "Super Lawyers." A recent case he litigated, Washington v. City of Lancaster et al. spurred significant changes in the way that the City of Lancaster Police Department transports K-9 police dogs. Scott was interviewed as a legal expert about dog bite law and litigation on the Comcast network's It's Your Call with Lynn Doyle. In the area of civil rights, Scott took on the Philadelphia Police Department and obtained a substantial settlement for the death of an unarmed man. He also worked with Jim Beasley Sr. on landmark 1984 wrongful death case against the Philadelphia Housing Authority that resulted in an $8 million verdict based on PHA's failure to install smoke detectors in all of its units. The case was filed after a fire that resulted in the deaths of six children. After the verdict in Myers v. PHA, smoke detectors were installed in all PHA homes.  Scott also has given many lectures at Continuing Legal Education Programs for the National Business Institute, including "Trying the Wrongful Death Case in Pennsylvania: Strategies in Preparation and Vaulation," "Premises Liability: Preparation and Trial of a Difficult Case in Pennsylvania," and "Trying the Soft Tissue Injury Case in Pennsylvania." He is a graduate cum laude from the University of Massachussetts and received his law degree from the Villanova School of Law in 1976.

Practices Areas

Car Accident

Medical Malpractice

Personal Injury

Motorcycle accident

Trucking accident

Language

English

Contact

The Beasley Firm, LLC1125 Walnut StreetPhiladelphia, PA, 191071125 Walnut StreetPhiladelphia, PA, 19107

Office: N/A

Website: N/A

Reviews

Vicki
September 21, 2020

Scott Bennett Is an honest, pleasant, professional who always kept me informed of strategy, planning while keeping my best interest in mind. Thanks to Scott and his staff and all their hard work which resulted in a fair settlement.

Steve
June 9, 2020

Scott asks straight questions, is a good listener, and gives sensible advice. I would call him again, if need be.

anonymous
December 14, 2019

I live in CT but fell in Philly on neglected, uneven sidewalk. Broke my kneecap, immobile for 8 weeks w/lifelong issues. Scott was amazing knowing all the regulations and whose responsibility it was to maintain. His staff is first rate - could not have hoped for a better outcome.

anonymous
October 12, 2019

Mr. Bennett was my attorney for an auto collision with physical injury. He and the Beasley Firm worked diligently to get us to a fair settlement. Mr. Bennett is a tough attorney and I was glad he was my representative. Overall a great experience. I would definitely recommend using his services.

Robert Lee
September 27, 2019

Mr. Bennett handled a accident case for me and did an outstanding job, answered any questions i had very professional, I received a very nice settlement, i highly recommend Scott Bennett, Robert Lee.

Michele
September 25, 2019

Scott is an excellent attorney with the Beasley Firm. Scott handle a motor vehicle accident for my family regarding a law suit against Albert Einstein Hospital. He was extremely thorough and got results, Scott went above and beyond our expectations to assist my family from beginning to end. I would highly recommend Scott Bennett!

anonymous
August 13, 2019

He did what he said he would do and got me the compensation he said he could, and as a military member I appreciated that level of honesty. That is also why i referred him to a friend who was in a similar car accident.

Jake
February 11, 2019

Worked with Mr. Bennett recently to help secure settlement in a case that involved a negligent driver hitting me as a pedestrian. He and his organization are top notch professionals. Timely in communication and tireless in their pursuit of the settlement. Would recommend him and this firm to anyone involved in an accident.

Lisa
February 3, 2019

Scott A. Bennett worked with me on my case against those responsible for an uneven storefront sidewalk on which I rolled my ankle and fell, resulting in a fracture. He was professional, as was his staff, and explained everything to my husband and myself, so that we were well informed. As the case progressed, his office kept us well informed. He negotiated an acceptable settlement for us, keeping us in the loop throughout the negotiation process. His staff is equally professional and patient, and supported the process, so that we understood what was happening. Finally, his office staff took the time to explain “balance billing” to us, which helped us to dispose of a claim that my physical therpist’s corporate office attempted to impose upon us. Overall, I would heartily recommend Scott A. Bennett and his staff.

Mike
January 20, 2019

I had a very satisfying experience with Scott Bennett handling my personal injury claim. Scott and his staff were always friendly and helpful and the lines of communication were always open. I would highly recommend Scott to injured parties seeking justice.

Vicki
September 21, 2020

Scott Bennett Is an honest, pleasant, professional who always kept me informed of strategy, planning while keeping my best interest in mind. Thanks to Scott and his staff and all their hard work which resulted in a fair settlement.

Steve
June 9, 2020

Scott asks straight questions, is a good listener, and gives sensible advice. I would call him again, if need be.

anonymous
December 14, 2019

I live in CT but fell in Philly on neglected, uneven sidewalk. Broke my kneecap, immobile for 8 weeks w/lifelong issues. Scott was amazing knowing all the regulations and whose responsibility it was to maintain. His staff is first rate - could not have hoped for a better outcome.

anonymous
October 12, 2019

Mr. Bennett was my attorney for an auto collision with physical injury. He and the Beasley Firm worked diligently to get us to a fair settlement. Mr. Bennett is a tough attorney and I was glad he was my representative. Overall a great experience. I would definitely recommend using his services.

Robert Lee
September 27, 2019

Mr. Bennett handled a accident case for me and did an outstanding job, answered any questions i had very professional, I received a very nice settlement, i highly recommend Scott Bennett, Robert Lee.

Michele
September 25, 2019

Scott is an excellent attorney with the Beasley Firm. Scott handle a motor vehicle accident for my family regarding a law suit against Albert Einstein Hospital. He was extremely thorough and got results, Scott went above and beyond our expectations to assist my family from beginning to end. I would highly recommend Scott Bennett!

anonymous
August 13, 2019

He did what he said he would do and got me the compensation he said he could, and as a military member I appreciated that level of honesty. That is also why i referred him to a friend who was in a similar car accident.

Jake
February 11, 2019

Worked with Mr. Bennett recently to help secure settlement in a case that involved a negligent driver hitting me as a pedestrian. He and his organization are top notch professionals. Timely in communication and tireless in their pursuit of the settlement. Would recommend him and this firm to anyone involved in an accident.

Lisa
February 3, 2019

Scott A. Bennett worked with me on my case against those responsible for an uneven storefront sidewalk on which I rolled my ankle and fell, resulting in a fracture. He was professional, as was his staff, and explained everything to my husband and myself, so that we were well informed. As the case progressed, his office kept us well informed. He negotiated an acceptable settlement for us, keeping us in the loop throughout the negotiation process. His staff is equally professional and patient, and supported the process, so that we understood what was happening. Finally, his office staff took the time to explain “balance billing” to us, which helped us to dispose of a claim that my physical therpist’s corporate office attempted to impose upon us. Overall, I would heartily recommend Scott A. Bennett and his staff.

Mike
January 20, 2019

I had a very satisfying experience with Scott Bennett handling my personal injury claim. Scott and his staff were always friendly and helpful and the lines of communication were always open. I would highly recommend Scott to injured parties seeking justice.

Vicki
September 21, 2020

Scott Bennett Is an honest, pleasant, professional who always kept me informed of strategy, planning while keeping my best interest in mind. Thanks to Scott and his staff and all their hard work which resulted in a fair settlement.

Steve
June 9, 2020

Scott asks straight questions, is a good listener, and gives sensible advice. I would call him again, if need be.

anonymous
December 14, 2019

I live in CT but fell in Philly on neglected, uneven sidewalk. Broke my kneecap, immobile for 8 weeks w/lifelong issues. Scott was amazing knowing all the regulations and whose responsibility it was to maintain. His staff is first rate - could not have hoped for a better outcome.

anonymous
October 12, 2019

Mr. Bennett was my attorney for an auto collision with physical injury. He and the Beasley Firm worked diligently to get us to a fair settlement. Mr. Bennett is a tough attorney and I was glad he was my representative. Overall a great experience. I would definitely recommend using his services.

Robert Lee
September 27, 2019

Mr. Bennett handled a accident case for me and did an outstanding job, answered any questions i had very professional, I received a very nice settlement, i highly recommend Scott Bennett, Robert Lee.

Michele
September 25, 2019

Scott is an excellent attorney with the Beasley Firm. Scott handle a motor vehicle accident for my family regarding a law suit against Albert Einstein Hospital. He was extremely thorough and got results, Scott went above and beyond our expectations to assist my family from beginning to end. I would highly recommend Scott Bennett!

anonymous
August 13, 2019

He did what he said he would do and got me the compensation he said he could, and as a military member I appreciated that level of honesty. That is also why i referred him to a friend who was in a similar car accident.

Jake
February 11, 2019

Worked with Mr. Bennett recently to help secure settlement in a case that involved a negligent driver hitting me as a pedestrian. He and his organization are top notch professionals. Timely in communication and tireless in their pursuit of the settlement. Would recommend him and this firm to anyone involved in an accident.

Lisa
February 3, 2019

Scott A. Bennett worked with me on my case against those responsible for an uneven storefront sidewalk on which I rolled my ankle and fell, resulting in a fracture. He was professional, as was his staff, and explained everything to my husband and myself, so that we were well informed. As the case progressed, his office kept us well informed. He negotiated an acceptable settlement for us, keeping us in the loop throughout the negotiation process. His staff is equally professional and patient, and supported the process, so that we understood what was happening. Finally, his office staff took the time to explain “balance billing” to us, which helped us to dispose of a claim that my physical therpist’s corporate office attempted to impose upon us. Overall, I would heartily recommend Scott A. Bennett and his staff.

Mike
January 20, 2019

I had a very satisfying experience with Scott Bennett handling my personal injury claim. Scott and his staff were always friendly and helpful and the lines of communication were always open. I would highly recommend Scott to injured parties seeking justice.