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- Judge dismisses Lipitor lawsuit against Pfizer
Mar 12, 2014
Some legal matters are more serious than others. Product liability cases fall into this category. These cases often involve situations that can or have exposed numerous people, including Pennsylvania residents, to danger. Pennsylvania residents recently decided to join one lawsuit against Pfizer. There were 261 plaintiffs in all. They filed their action in a state other than Pennsylvania. The plaintiffs, who are all women, argue that taking Lipitor exposed them to the risk of developing...Read More - Pennsylvania woman dies in bed rail incident
Mar 7, 2014
As Pennsylvanians get older, new issues come to the forefront that are not of concern during their middle ages. They must worry about the physical limitations that come with old age and the potential need for assistance. One place that Pennsylvania residents can get the attention they need when they get older is at nursing homes. However, some may be hesitant to the idea of moving into a nursing facility, particularly when they see bad...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 - Lawsuit against shipbuilders proceeds in Pennsylvania court
Feb 19, 2014
In recent United State history, there has been a wave of asbestos-related legal cases. Asbestos is a material that has mainly been used as a component of insulation in different products. It was discovered, however, that asbestos is extremely dangerous to people’s health. As a result, there have been numerous product liability suits filed in regards to this material throughout the U.S., including Pennsylvania. Many cases are still being filed and pending. For instance, an...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 - 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