Blog: Wrongful Death
- Suit over wrongful death at University of Pennsylvania party settled
Dec 17, 2012
Many people think of college parties as they are depicted in the movies-loud and raucous with the alcohol flowing. Students may be left with nothing much worse than a hangover the next day. But any Pittsburgh wrongful death lawyer knows that the combination of young people and alcohol can result in bigger problems than a mere hangover, including injury or even death. The family of a college student has filed a wrongful death suit after...Read More - Trial for wrongful death of Pennsylvania woman begins
Nov 26, 2012
Everyone relies on utilities companies to provide access to necessary services, such as power, water and gas. Implicit in this reliance is the trust that all of the components required will be installed and maintained properly and safely. Any wrongful death lawyer knows that one mistake in installation, particularly when dealing with electricity, can be deadly. The trial for the wrongful death of a Pennsylvania woman recently began. In 2009, the woman was electrocuted when...Read More - Family sues oxygen company for wrongful death of mother
Nov 5, 2012
Caring for an aging or ill family member can be challenging and stressful at times. Arranging the best care for that family member is often a top priority. When choosing care providers, one key aspect for the family is that the provider is reliable. Failure on the part of the provider to perform as expected can be deadly, as any wrongful death lawyer knows. A Pennsylvania family is grieving over the death of their mother...Read More - Pennsylvania widow awarded $3.2 million in wrongful death suit
Oct 18, 2012
Losing a loved one in an accident can be devastating and can leave family members feeling confused, angry and anxious to seek retribution for their loss. Any Pittsburgh wrongful death lawyer knows how families struggle when an accident claims the life of a loved one. One widow probably felt these emotions when she brought a wrongful death lawsuit against two companies and a tractor-trailer driver for her husband’s death in a highway accident seven years...Read More - Wrongful Death Case Against City of Pittsburgh Settled
Sep 26, 2012
The death of a loved one is never easy on surviving family members. A Pittsburgh wrongful death lawyer will often see grieving families who are left to contend with hospital bills, funeral costs and other expenses. The city of Pittsburgh recently settled a wrongful death lawsuit with the family of a man who died during a blizzard. The man called for an ambulance, but due to the blizzard, an ambulance did not reach the man...Read More - Wrongful Death Suit Brought Against Gas-Industry Companies
Sep 19, 2012
The workplace can become dangerous for many reasons; everything from asbestos exposure to defective machinery can pose a threat. Less commonly, unstable co-workers create their own dangers. In a tragic example, a business meeting last year in the Pittsburgh area turned into a confrontation leading to a deadly attack between two co-workers. A wrongful death lawsuit was recently filed in a local court against the two companies responsible for arranging the meeting. The victim, 34,...Read More - Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed Against Estate of Former MTV Star
Aug 14, 2012
The estate of MTV reality star Ryan Dunn is being sued by the parents of the man who was killed after Dunn crashed the car he was driving. In June 2011, Dunn and a friend were drinking at a bar in West Chester. The two left the bar and Dunn got behind the wheel. Reportedly, Dunn drove his Porsche at speeds over 130 mph. The 34-year-old then drove off the Route 322 bypass and crashed...Read More - Two Pennsylvania Companies Sued for Wrongful Death
Aug 2, 2012
A woman is suing two companies based in West Chester, Pennsylvania, Synthes and Norian Corp., for the wrongful death of her mother in 2003. According to its website, Synthes, “develops, produces and markets instruments, implants and biomaterials for the surgical fixation, correction and regeneration of the human skeleton and its soft tissues.” One of the products the companies produce is called “Norian Skeletal Repair System,” or SRS, which is a so-called bone cement. According to...Read More