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- 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 - Suit over wrongful death at University of Pennsylvania party settled
Dec 17, 2012
Many people think of college parties as they are depicted in the movies-loud and raucous with the alcohol flowing. Students may be left with nothing much worse than a hangover the next day. But any Pittsburgh wrongful death lawyer knows that the combination of young people and alcohol can result in bigger problems than a mere hangover, including injury or even death. The family of a college student has filed a wrongful death suit after...Read More - Pittsburgh VA hospital patients killed by Legionnaires’ disease
Dec 12, 2012
Often, when people say, “there’s something in the water,” they don’t mean it literally. But as any Pittsburgh nursing home abuse attorney knows, there can, indeed, be something in the water-and in this case, it is making some nursing home residents ill. Five cases of Legionnaires’ disease have been confirmed as originating from the water system in the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System. The Pittsburgh VA has also confirmed that the bacteria that causes the disease...Read More - Drug maker recalls generic due to potential presence of glass in pills
Dec 4, 2012
When it comes to medicines, both patients must put a great deal of trust in their doctors’ judgment-and doctors, in turn, must trust that the drugs they prescribe will perform as expected. To ensure quality, drug manufacturers are required by the FDA to test their drugs according to FDA standards, and must warn of any adverse side effects. But as Pennsylvania product liability lawyer knows, an impurity or defect in the manufacturing process can impair...Read More