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- Cherry-picker accident kills bridge inspector
Jun 27, 2013
Many fields of industry require regular inspections by safety officials to make sure that the various component parts, as well as the finished product, are up to par and safe for their intended uses. While these individuals are looking out for the safety of the workers and the public who will be around these items, their jobs involve an some level of risk. A man who was inspecting a bridge on Interstate 279 was recently...Read More - Car crash kills pregnant woman and unborn baby
Jun 20, 2013
When a loved one is killed in a tragic accident, it can be devastating to the surviving family members. But when the victim is also carrying a baby, the loss can feel even more overwhelming for the expectant family. Recently, a 19-year-old Zelienople woman was killed when her car crashed into a tractor trailer. The woman was pregnant, and on her way to a doctor’s appointment, when the accident happened. The baby did not survive...Read More - Pennsylvania county medical malpractice suits increased in 2012
Jun 14, 2013
The phrase “medical malpractice” may strike fear in the hearts of medical and hospital professionals. However the number of medical malpractice cases across the country has decreased in recent years. That general trend also includes Pennsylvania medical malpractice cases, with an overall 10 percent drop from 2011 to 2012-though not for Lancaster County. In 2012, the number of medical malpractice cases filed in Lancaster County was the highest it had been in six years, with...Read More - 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