Blog: Wrongful Death
- Valuation by human capital and Pittsburgh wrongful death suits
Aug 19, 2015
Wrongful death suits are the direct result of an unexpected death of a loved one and the negligence of another. Much of the time the living family members are seeking to prove a responsible party and seek financial compensation for the loss of their loved one. These are all understandable goals for those who have lost a loved one due to the negligence of another. But, how is the compensation often calculated and why could...Read More - Suit filed by Philly man who lost mom and sister in explosion
Aug 5, 2015
Nobody wakes up in the morning and thinks that they would love to be in the middle of a wrongful death suit after the unexpected death of a loved one. Sadly, for too many Pittsburgh residents, this is the reality they find themselves facing after a tragic accident. However, a wrongful death lawsuit may be the best option after a tragic death of a family member involving the negligence of a third party. This was...Read More - Pennsylvania jail inmate dies; wrongful death suit filed
Jul 15, 2015
Inmates lose many rights, such as the right to vote and the right to certain freedoms, once incarcerated. Although convicted felons have made mistakes in their lives, they are still entitled to certain rights such as the right of access to healthcare. For one Pennsylvania inmate, this right was violated last week. This is according to a wrongful death suit filed by a family member after the unexpected death of a male inmate of the...Read More - Pennsylvania family awarded $5 million in settlement
Jun 10, 2015
On February 11, 2014, a field service technician working on a natural gas well on a Marcellus Shale well site in Greene County was killed, and another worker suffered injuries, in an explosion from natural gas leaking from the well. The man who was killed worked for a company that was a contractor to oil-giant Chevron Corp. Following an investigation, state regulators determined that an improperly supervised and trained contractor was told to loosen equipment...Read More - Wrongful death incident claims life of highway worker
Apr 23, 2015
People who work in jobs that are considered dangerous in Pennsylvania are aware of their risks when they leave the house. Their families are also keenly aware of their circumstances. Even jobs that are not considered overtly risky can result in a fatal accident. When there is a wrongful death incident, it’s imperative that the families of those who died understand how to move forward when seeking compensation after the accident. One job that is...Read More - Seeking justice and compensation through a wrongful death lawsuit
Jan 31, 2015
The untimely death of a loved one can cause unbelievable grief to a family. When the death was caused by someone else’s negligence the family may feel a need for justice to be done. In this situation, Pennsylvania families can file a wrongful death lawsuit to hold the negligent party accountable. Our Pittsburgh-based law firm can help. Our experienced lawyers are aware that this is a difficult time for surviving family members. Besides grief, they...Read More - Sound legal representation for families of fatal accident victims
Dec 19, 2014
The untimely death of a loved one, whether it is a parent, spouse, child or sibling, is always a devastating situation that permanently changes a family. The grief can be overwhelming. What makes the loss more difficult is the knowledge that it was caused by someone else’s negligence, which means that the fatal accident could have been avoided. Our Pittsburgh-based law firm completely understands the plight families are going through and we are willing to...Read More - What should Pennsylvanians know about “statute of limitations?”
Nov 19, 2014
Many Pennsylvanians may think that they can file a legal action anytime they want to, since it is their right to do so. However, there are certain laws that must be followed before filing a lawsuit. A wrongful death lawsuit, in particular, cannot be filed anytime. It is in the best interests of Pennsylvanians to know such nuances in case they need this information in the future. What are statutes of limitations? Statute of limitations...Read More - Pennsylvanians’ call for justice after a loved one’s death
Nov 7, 2014
Deaths can be caused by accidents on the road, workplace incidents or accidents in a medical setting. Regardless of when and where it happens, an unexpected death is devastating to surviving family members and friends. However, the impact of the death can be more devastating if the family learns that it was caused by someone else’s negligence. In that case, the death could have been avoided. In such a situation, even as they grieve, Pennsylvania...Read More - Wrongful death lawsuit information for Pennsylvania residents
Oct 15, 2014
Legal action is the last thing a Pennsylvania resident might think about after losing a loved one in a fatal accident. However, a lawsuit may be necessary, since the loss of life often results in financial hardships and other challenging situations. That is where a wrongful death lawsuit comes into play. A Pennsylvania resident who wishes to seek justice may want to consider filing a lawsuit to help cope with the loss of the loved...Read More