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- Parents file wrongful death suit in death of child at zoo
Jun 6, 2013
Taking a child to the zoo can be an exciting and educational experience for kids and parents alike. Children may be particularly enthralled with the more exotic animals, wanting to get as close as possible to the enclosure or even desiring to touch the animals. However, at the more dangerous exhibits, even with the protective enclosures, this may not be a good idea. A Pittsburgh family experienced a parent’s worst nightmare when their toddler fell...Read More - ATV racing accident leaves one teen dead
May 30, 2013
The feeling of traveling at high speeds, whether in a car, on a motorcycle or in another open-air vehicle, can be appealing and thrilling to many, especially youths who are just beginning their driving careers. However, speed can be dangerous, as any wrongful death attorney knows, even in an organized setting, such as a race on a track, where accidents can happen at any time. A 15-year-old boy was recently killed in a tragic ATV...Read More - Family of drowning victim files wrongful death suit
May 24, 2013
An accidental death can be devastating for friends and family members. But the loss can be even more tragic when the loss occurs during a festive and happy celebration, as any wrongful death attorney knows. Several months ago, a 73-year-old woman left a party to smoke outside, and did not return. It turns out she fell into a freezing creek on the property of the man hosting the party and drowned. The woman’s adult sons...Read More - 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 - The heavy costs of medical misdiagnosis
May 3, 2013
There are many causes of medical malpractice from hospital negligence and administrative errors to doctor negligence. According to a recent study conducted at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, however, the leading cause of medical malpractice claims associated with serious injuries or death are diagnostic errors. Pennsylvania residents who have suffered serious complications due to the misdiagnosis of their medical conditions may find the following blog interesting. According to the Johns Hopkins study, the misdiagnosis of...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 - Industrial insulation worker killed in power station accident
Apr 1, 2013
Working in the construction field can be a hazardous occupation. Such workers frequently use tools and materials that require a high level of skill and equal measures of caution-and even when safety measures are in place, a workplace injury can still happen. Recently, a man employed by a Pittsburgh industrial insulation contracting company was killed while working. He was working on a West Virginia power station, removing insulation, when he fell into the ductwork. A...Read More