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- 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 - Man injured picking up leaves dies
Feb 5, 2014
Workplace death in Allegheny can occur at any juncture during the workday. It can happen with jobs that are known to be dangerous but can also happen with jobs that are not usually considered risky. Work related death and workplace injury are not restricted to the prototypical jobs that are often associated with the unfortunate eventuality. A 27-year-old man died after he suffered injuries three months earlier while doing leaf pickup. A dump truck was...Read More - Truck driver falls asleep, could face wrongful death lawsuit
Jan 29, 2014
In Pittsburgh, a wrongful death is an unexpected occurrence that can affect a family and friends at any moment. When a fatal accident happens, there are times when there is a clearly responsible party and the surviving loved ones decide to get more information in order to attempt to recoup damages for their loss. A 65-year-old man was killed when a 55-year-old truck driver fell asleep at the wheel of his tractor-trailer and crashed into...Read More - Pennsylvania man suffers injury from table saw
Jan 22, 2014
There are some machines that Pennsylvania residents may use that have some inherent danger, like a table saw. Although people must exercise reasonable caution when operating such devices, they should not have to fear for their safety and should still be able to operate the machinery without injury. When injuries seem unavoidable, there may be other issues with the product that can support a product liability action in the event that a consumer sustains an...Read More - Electrocution case ends in settlement with Pennsylvania agency
Jan 17, 2014
There are many different ways that a Pennsylvania family can respond to the death of a loved one. Working with a wrongful death attorney can help illuminate the different paths a family can take when struggling with the financial obstacles that come in the wake of a tragic loss. One Pennsylvania family’s case helps to illustrate the point. A 39-year-old Hempfield woman died in an unusual incident on a sunny, clear day in summer. The...Read More - Choking incident in Pennsylvania results in lawsuit
Jan 9, 2014
There is no disputing that accidents happen and that these accidents can sometimes end in tragedy. The response to an accident often changes and the incident comes under added scrutiny when a child is involved. The extra attentiveness is especially present in situations involving a wrongful death situation. One Pennsylvania mother is looking into what exactly caused the death of her daughter. The mother, from Mercer County, claims that her young daughter died two days...Read More - $55 million Pennsylvania medical malpractice verdict
Dec 31, 2013
Getting pregnant and the subsequent birth of a child are joyous times for any Pennsylvania family. However, not everything always goes smoothly as planned. Medical negligence is a possibility, especially since an infant’s life is so fragile. One Pennsylvania couple faced the harsh reality of just how fragile their baby’s life is. Their baby was born four years ago. The birthing process was quite complicated. The parents claim that as a result of medical malpractice,...Read More - Pennsylvania family takes action after son’s body comes home
Dec 27, 2013
Serving in the United States military is trying on everyone involved; the officer as well as his family members and other loved ones. People typically fear the worse; losing your life in battle. This fear can sadly become a reality during times of war and other battles. However, it may also be the result of a wrongful death situation, perhaps something a little less expected. Pennsylvania parents are grappling with what to do in an...Read More - 3-D printers’ relationship to product liability law
Dec 18, 2013
Product liability law as we know it may be changing. The predicted change is based on a recent development in production and manufacturing: 3-D printers. Any product liability lawyer would probably be able to tell our readers that those using such devices and the products they produce should be alert to these possible changes. In a recently published article in the University of Pennsylvania Law Review, a professor outlined her research regarding this developing litigation...Read More - Pennsylvania court confirms $2.3 million wrongful death award
Dec 11, 2013
Asbestos is a product that has an interesting history of litigation in Pennsylvania and throughout the rest of the United States. Ever since the harmful effects of asbestos were uncovered, those injured by the product have been forthcoming about their injuries — particularly where someone is specifically responsible for their injuries. They have typically filed negligence or product liability cases. For those not fortunate enough to survive their injuries, their families also have the opportunity...Read More