Two Boys, Divided by Fortune, United by Tragedy: A True Story of the Pursuit of Justice

This is a well-written and approachable book telling the story of two prominent Philadelphia attorneys' tort cases involving tragic accidents with children. I enjoyed the book most as a case study of how to develop and litigate tort lawsuits. Others may be equally engrossed with the pure drama of the storylines. Highly recommended.

Two Boys is a true story of two boys from divergent ways of life and circumstances who are both permanently injured due to little or no fault of their own.One boy, Shareif, from a poor and minority background, has his foot caught in a malperforming escalator, which causes permanent loss of his foot. Another boy,Tucker, from a well- to- do family from upscale background, is accidently shot by a BB gun in the head which results in hospitalization and permanent brain damage. Both families sue the causers,in the case of the lost foot, the city which is responsible for the maintenance of the escalator. In the case of the BB gun, the manufacturing company which minimized the danger of the BB gun which caused the irreversible injury to Tucker. The only real connection between the "two boys" is that both suffered irreversible damage to their persons and that each family had to seek help in order to obtain their respective causer.Two legal battles ensued, one against a government entity;the other against a powerful toy manufacturer. After many legal battles both families won their cases. The permanent physical damage done to each boy could never be rectified, but in each case courts found that substantial damage claims would be awarded. The book is a study of excellent research, clear writing, and affirmation of the rule of law. Most likely not possible under any other political system.A first rate and moving story by an excellent author.

This is a great book! The way the author tells the story makes you feel like you are actually there with these people, feeling their pain. I loved it and so did everyone I recommended it to!