Blog: Wrongful Death
- Crash victim dies one week after hit-and-run accident
May 13, 2013
Perhaps one of the most difficult things for the friends and family of an accident victim is seeing the victim in the hospital. As any wrongful death attorney knows, the aftermath of a tragic accident can be hard on loved ones, especially where there is extended pain and suffering. Recently, a 67-year-old Allegheny County woman was hit by a small school bus, and critically injured. She was in the hospital for one week before she...Read More - Drugs may have played a role in fatal bus-train accident
May 10, 2013
Often, poor or unusual weather can be a nightmare for drivers. Natural phenomena such as dense fog or heavy wind and rain can force drivers to slow down or pull over because visibility becomes so bad-and even then, accidents still happen because of the weather. However, not all accidents that happen during weather events can be attributed to the weather. As any wrongful death attorney knows, accidents may still be caused by the negligent actions...Read More - Pittsburgh-area highway accident kills two
Apr 25, 2013
Driving can be a dangerous activity even in the best of conditions: little to no traffic or good weather. However as any wrongful death attorney knows, while one driver may be following good driving practices, that does not mean that every other driver on the road is doing the same. One bad driver can cause an accident, changing the lives others forever. On a Pittsburgh-area highway, two cars collided, resulted in two deaths and two...Read More - Pittsburgh-area teenager killed in car accident
Apr 19, 2013
Perhaps one of the most anxiety-inducing times for the parent of a teenager is when they drive off with a car full of friends. Parents do all they can to make sure that their child learns safe driving habits, but as any wrongful death attorney knows, a parent can only do so much. Accidents can happen in the blink of an eye, changing lives forever. Recently, a 15-year-old girl was killed when the car she...Read More - NFL Wrongful death suit merged with Pennsylvania concussion case
Apr 12, 2013
Suicide can be a confusing and emotional topic for the surviving family and friends of the victim, especially if there were no warning signs. However, in some instances, loved ones may be aware that the negligence of others was the cause of the problem, and they may seek assistance from a wrongful death attorney. The family of retired NFL linebacker Junior Seau filed two wrongful death suits against the NFL in California, were the death...Read More - Bus crash kills driver and head coach en route to lacrosse game
Mar 25, 2013
For student athletes and their coaches, traveling to an away game can mean excitement, jitters, anxiety about facing their opponents or worrying about how a player’s injury will hold up. The possibility of a work related injury may never cross the mind of a coach. However, greater tragedy can strike, changing lives forever. Recently, the head coach of the Seton Hill University women’s lacrosse team was killed in a tragic bus accident. The bus, carrying...Read More - Families of Pittsburgh flood victims bring wrongful death suits
Feb 12, 2013
Losing a family member in a tragic accident can be a traumatic and devastating time. And any wrongful death attorney knows that loss is even more heart-rending when a single accident claims the lives of multiple family members. One Pittsburgh husband and father experienced that nightmare when his wife and two young daughters drowned during a flood. They were trapped inside their minivan as the vehicle became submerged by 9 feet of water. This same...Read More - Drunk driver who killed bicyclist sued for wrongful death
Feb 4, 2013
The death of a child, no matter their age, can be devastating for a parent. Any wrongful death lawyer knows that when that death was caused by the misconduct of another, it can be particularly painful for the surviving family members. The father of a 19-year-old who was killed by a drunk driver recently filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the driver. The 19-year-old was riding a bicycle when he was hit by an SUV;...Read More - Drugs a factor in car accident death of Pennsylvania woman
Jan 23, 2013
Car accidents can happen in the blink of an eye, and can change lives forever and cane devastating for the surviving family members. As any Pittsburgh wrongful death lawyer knows, this tragic event can be even more overwhelming when the victim was killed in an avoidable accident. A Pittsburgh-area woman recently pleaded guilty to third-degree murder for killing a woman in a car accident. The crash occurred while she was fleeing police, and the woman...Read More - Pittsburgh-area woman hit by truck, killed while jogging
Jan 14, 2013
Fitness buffs who take to the streets to get their exercise are no stranger to the risks posed by running on or along public roads, and often wear gear specially designed for safety, such as reflective vests and other reflective items, so that drivers can see them. However, any Pittsburgh wrongful death lawyer knows that the danger of a pedestrian getting hit by a car is all too real and can end tragically. Recently, a...Read More