Blog: Wrongful Death
- Contributing to the healing process after a fatal accident
Sep 25, 2014
There are no words to describe the pain and grief a family experiences after losing a loved one. Money cannot adequately compensate for a family’s loss. Unfortunately, under Pennsylvania law, as well as in legislatures across the country, compensation is the only acceptable remedy after a fatal accident. Many law firms are aware of this, of course, and seek any compensation when serving their clients. However, our Pittsburgh-based law firm treats the situation with the...Read More - Pedestrian loses life in accident south of Pittsburgh
Aug 29, 2014
Pedestrians, unlike drivers, are unprotected when they walk on the sidewalks and pass crosswalks in Pennsylvania. However, they do have the law to protect them. Traffic regulations require drivers to yield to pedestrians while they are on crosswalks and intersections. Drivers are also required to steer clear of pedestrians walking along sidewalks. Nevertheless, there are still drivers who do not obey traffic rules and regulations and the safety of pedestrians. An Ellsworth man is facing...Read More - Understanding the fundamentals of a wrongful death lawsuit
Aug 15, 2014
There is nothing worse than the feeling of losing a loved one. However, the situation is made even more difficult when a loved one’s death was caused by the negligence of another person. In such a situation, family members can file a wrongful death lawsuit. Before doing so, it is best that Pennsylvanians who have lost their loved ones are aware of the merits of the legal action and what they may be facing during...Read More - Pennsylvania trooper involved in fatal accident
Jul 17, 2014
Exercising extra caution while behind the wheel is no longer limited to dangerous driving conditions. It is a must, especially when it comes to the often congested and busy roads and highways of Pennsylvania. Otherwise, an accident can easily occur and injure not just the driver, but numerous others as well. A recent fatal accident involving Pennsylvania state troopers is a sad reminder that even those who have a good grasp of safety and traffic...Read More - Increased penalties for drivers at fault in fatal hit-and-runs
May 14, 2014
When it comes to the safety of those traveling on the roadways, specific laws and regulations have been put into place. In hopes of reducing fatal accidents on the road, strict or harsh penalties may ensue for those who are accused of being negligent drivers, especially those who drive while under the influence. Furthermore, when the rates of automobile crashes in a state are not declining as lawmakers had hoped, new legislation could be passed...Read More - Young man killed when motorist swerves into wrong lane
May 8, 2014
Every year, thousands of people are killed, and thousands more are injured, in preventable car accidents. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration indicates that the majority of automobile accidents in the United States are the result of avoidable human error. When someone is killed in a car accident due to the negligent actions of another party, the family may have a viable wrongful death suit available to them. It was recently reported that Pennsylvania State...Read More - Boom in oil and gas industry sparks fatal accidents
Apr 18, 2014
While some jobs are inherently more dangerous than others, every worker, regardless of the industry, has the right to expect a reasonably clean and safe work environment. Sadly, despite all of the effort and work that has been put into increasing workplace safety in the U.S. over the last 100 years, the number of fatal accidents is still far too high. In fact, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2012 there were more...Read More - Widow sues drug manufacturer for wrongful death
Mar 27, 2014
There is nothing worse than losing a loved one in a tragic and preventable accident. From product liability cases to workplace accidents, when fatal accidents in Pennsylvania do take place the family of the deceased may be able to file a civil action know as a wrongful death claim against the responsible party. In such cases, plaintiffs may seek damages for medical costs, lost wages, funeral expenses, pain and suffering and much more. The widow...Read More - Family gets $17 million settlement for wrongful death
Feb 27, 2014
Accidents and tragedies can happen at a Pennsylvania worksite, particularly when the work involves construction. There can be numerous issues that lead to such an incident, including safety hazards. Sadly when these safety hazards happen a wrongful death can occur on the jobsite. When this happens, one way for a family to respond is to file a lawsuit. This is what one Pennsylvania family decided to do after the loss of their husband and father...Read More - Outbreaks in Pennsylvania hospitals lead to wrongful death suits
Feb 13, 2014
Hospitals are a place that many Pennsylvania families retreat to secure health care for their ailing loved ones. Pennsylvania residents may not realize, however, that hospitals can sometimes internally spread diseases and cause other serious ailments and complications — like death to hospital patients. When this happens, filing a wrongful death action may be the only recourse. Veteran hospitals throughout the country and specifically in Pittsburgh are the center of such controversy. Recent news reveals...Read More