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- Pennsylvania city treasurer’s wrongful death lawsuit
Sep 27, 2013
A recent building collapse that killed six people has left many families, who lost these loved ones, wondering how to respond to the incident. In addition to their emotional recovery, the families can seek legal recourse like filing a wrongful death lawsuit or even a survival action to recover for their loss. One Pennsylvania city official, the City Treasurer, decided to take such action. Her daughter was one of the six people who died in...Read More - Pennsylvania man wins $10 million in medical malpractice case
Sep 20, 2013
The medical field is unlike any other profession. Patients in Pennsylvania, and throughout the United States, place their trust in physicians and other medical care providers to help them through uncertain health situations. Thus, when something goes wrong and there appears to be medical negligence, patients can be put in very vulnerable and devastating situations. One 60-year-old Pennsylvania man was placed in a very odd situation: planning his own, supposed imminent funeral. The man decided...Read More - Two jail suicides may be wrongful deaths
Sep 12, 2013
The death of a loved one is never an easy situation to handle. This is especially true when there is a debate over the cause of death. The law recognizes that there may be situations that are unclear, and concerned family members have the opportunity to bring a wrongful death claim. Two families of inmates at the Armstrong County Jail have decided to file such actions in federal court after the death of their loved...Read More - Pennsylvania nursing home patients may be overmedicated
Sep 6, 2013
Baby boomers in America are quickly reaching retirement age and beyond. With the aging of the population comes an increase in the number of people relying on nursing homes and assisted living facilities to meet their day-to-day needs. These centers are trusted by families every day to take care of their loved ones, many of whom have complex medical needs. The doctors, nurses and other staff are expected to treat nursing home residents with the...Read More - Product liability case may be moving out of PA state court
Aug 29, 2013
Litigation can vary significantly. It can involve a few parties from the same state or several different parties, national and international. It can raise easy or complex issues. This is true of all types of cases, including those arising from a product liability claim. Further, sometimes these details will dictate whether the case proceeds in state or federal court. In the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas, a product liability claim in currently pending. The matter...Read More - 14 years later medical malpractice suit lives on in Pennsylvania
Aug 21, 2013
People put a lot of trust into their doctors, nurses and other medical professionals. Most people do not have the ability to treat themselves and therefore need skilled help in determining if they are sick and how to treat the illness. Most of the time, doctors do a great job at both diagnosis and treatment. However, sometimes mistakes happen and patients pay the price. Such was the case for one Pennsylvania woman. She and her...Read More - Popular children’s furniture sold in Pittsburgh recalled
Aug 16, 2013
For children in Pittsburgh, getting to pick out their own big-kid beds can be a very big deal. While parents may lament how mature their children are becoming, the kids look forward to the freedom of sleeping in beds where they are not completely contained. For families that bought children’s beds at the popular retailer IKEA, those new big-kid beds may hold a hidden danger to the children who sleep in them. Certain production groups...Read More - Pennsylvania worker killed when truck crushes him
Aug 8, 2013
A western Pennsylvania industrial worker was killed in a work-related accident at a coal mine. According to reports, the deceased was working on the suspension system of a large earth moving truck when it gave way and crushed him. The mining company does not yet have any further details about the accident and the investigation continues. Unfortunately, one thing is for sure: the deceased’s family will have to cope with life without their loved one...Read More - Tree-trimmer killed on the job
Aug 1, 2013
Many career paths, especially those involving manual labor, can also involve some inherent risks for workers. These risks can be minor, such as bruises, cuts, muscle pulls or even broken limbs. However, for those jobs that also require use of tools and heavy machinery, or those that involve heights or proximity to other dangerous elements, the risk of injury can be significantly increased — and the injuries themselves can be more severe. Recently, in a...Read More - Car accident kills mother and son
Jul 26, 2013
Car accidents can be devastating on many levels and can affect not only those in the vehicles, but also family members, friends and colleagues. When someone is killed, that effect can be multiplied, especially when a child is killed. Recently, in a tragic multi-vehicle accident, a mother and her 7-year-old son were both killed. The accident happened on Golden Mile Highway, and involved two cars and a pick-up truck. In addition to the fatalities, another...Read More