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- Helicopter crash kills Pennsylvania man
Feb 26, 2013
Some professions inherently involve more danger than others. Construction work and factory work are two of the most hazardous jobs out there, but sometimes, other professions can be just as dangerous. People often do not expect television production to be one of the dangerous fields of work, but depending what is involved in producing the show, a workplace injury can happen. Recently, a man from Indiana, Pa., who was working on a television show in...Read More - Wood shop worker killed by lumber processing machine
Feb 20, 2013
Some types of jobs are much more dangerous than others, particularly jobs that require operation of or close contact with heavy or complicated machinery. In these types of professions, serious workplace injury, or even death, is a very real risk that workers must face every day. Recently, a 33-year-old worker at a wood products shop was killed after he was pinned in a machine. The man, who had worked there for three years, was operating...Read More - Families of Pittsburgh flood victims bring wrongful death suits
Feb 12, 2013
Losing a family member in a tragic accident can be a traumatic and devastating time. And any wrongful death attorney knows that loss is even more heart-rending when a single accident claims the lives of multiple family members. One Pittsburgh husband and father experienced that nightmare when his wife and two young daughters drowned during a flood. They were trapped inside their minivan as the vehicle became submerged by 9 feet of water. This same...Read More - Drunk driver who killed bicyclist sued for wrongful death
Feb 4, 2013
The death of a child, no matter their age, can be devastating for a parent. Any wrongful death lawyer knows that when that death was caused by the misconduct of another, it can be particularly painful for the surviving family members. The father of a 19-year-old who was killed by a drunk driver recently filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the driver. The 19-year-old was riding a bicycle when he was hit by an SUV;...Read More - Court awards veteran $3.7 million in medical malpractice suit
Jan 31, 2013
When a patient goes to a doctor’s office or hospital, they must rely on the expertise of the medical professionals who oversee and administer their care because the patient does not have the medical knowledge to make sure that the course of treatment is the correct one. And any Pennsylvania medical malpractice lawyer knows how dangerous it can be when a doctor or hospital fails in their duty to properly diagnose and treat a patient...Read More - Drugs a factor in car accident death of Pennsylvania woman
Jan 23, 2013
Car accidents can happen in the blink of an eye, and can change lives forever and cane devastating for the surviving family members. As any Pittsburgh wrongful death lawyer knows, this tragic event can be even more overwhelming when the victim was killed in an avoidable accident. A Pittsburgh-area woman recently pleaded guilty to third-degree murder for killing a woman in a car accident. The crash occurred while she was fleeing police, and the woman...Read More - Pittsburgh-area woman hit by truck, killed while jogging
Jan 14, 2013
Fitness buffs who take to the streets to get their exercise are no stranger to the risks posed by running on or along public roads, and often wear gear specially designed for safety, such as reflective vests and other reflective items, so that drivers can see them. However, any Pittsburgh wrongful death lawyer knows that the danger of a pedestrian getting hit by a car is all too real and can end tragically. Recently, a...Read More - Man charged in death of Pennsylvania construction worker
Jan 8, 2013
Performing construction work on roadways is a dangerous job. Workers constantly perform their duties within mere inches of moving vehicles. For this reason, many safety precautions are put in place. Hazard lights, signs notifying drivers of construction work, and lower speed limits all serve this purpose. Unfortunately, though, negligent drivers sometimes ignore these safety measures and cause an accident that is fatal. When this happens it is likely a wrongful death has occurred. Recently, criminal...Read More - Pittsburgh-area nursing homes fall below national average
Jan 4, 2013
The state of Pennsylvania has the fourth-highest percentage of residents who are 65 and older. Due to this large senior population, Pennsylvania also has a large network of nursing homes and senior care centers. However, as any Pittsburgh nursing home abuse lawyer knows, not all nursing homes provide the same level of care. Recently, the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) began publishing full reports of federal nursing home inspections. The reports revealed...Read More - Pennsylvania woman brings wrongful death suit for father’s death
Dec 26, 2012
Losing a family member can be a tragic and devastating occurrence. As any Pittsburgh wrongful death lawyer knows, even more distressful to the surviving family can be the knowledge that family member experienced a great deal of pain and suffering before death. A Pennsylvania woman recently filed a wrongful death suit in the federal court in Pittsburgh after her father was killed in a car accident two years ago on Pennsylvania route 711. The daughter’s...Read More