Blog: Personal Injury

Somerset County ATV accident kills 4 year old girl

Oct 29, 2014

An ATV accident on October 28 killed a four year old girl from Somerset County. In Summit Township, Pennsylvania, a four year old was thrown from an ATV as her 14 year old cousin was driving the four-wheeler. The driver lost control near a railroad crossing on Scratch Hill Road causing the ATV to roll over. Three other passengers were also injured in the accident, a three and nine year old girl as well as...

Compensation for shooting and hunting accident victims

Oct 3, 2014

A Mercer County shooting victim is litigating his personal injury claim against the shooter and the shooter's homeowner's insurance company. After a verbal confrontation, the shooter followed the victim to a local convenience store. When the victim tried to leave the store, the shooter was knocked to the ground, causing his hand gun to discharge. The bullet entered the victim's right shoulder and traveled through his body striking his spinal cord, lung, and ribs before...

Many occupants of airplane suffered spinal injuries in crash

Jul 10, 2013

Earlier this week it was difficult for anyone in the nation, including residents of western Pennsylvania, to escape coverage of the plane crash that occurred at one of our nation’s airports. An airplane that was in the process of landing, crashed as it made its arrival. The incident left two teens dead. Though the other 305 occupants of the plane survived, many were seriously injured. According to doctors who are attending to the injured passengers,...

Woman injured at Pennsylvania Trader Joe’s files lawsuit

May 14, 2013

While there are a variety of places throughout the state of Pennsylvania from which to purchase groceries, Trader Joe's is a favorite of many. Beyond the usually healthy food selection, many enjoy shopping surrounded by the kitschy island decor. Unfortunately, a grocery shopping trip to a Trader Joe's ended badly for one Pennsylvania couple last year. The husband and wife were in the process of exiting a Trader Joe's when the woman tripped and fell...

Increase in amusement ride injuries to kids seen in summer months

May 10, 2013

Amusement rides are a favorite of many Pittsburgh area residents, young and old alike. Found in a variety of settings, including travelling carnivals, malls and amusement parks, children in particular look forward to the opportunity to ride on the various attractions. Not all rides end well however and at times, children end up in hospitals for treatment of injuries suffered during rides. Recently, a study was released regarding the matter. It looked at injuries children...

Western Pennsylvania ATV accident kills 1, injures child

Apr 10, 2013

Many individuals in Western Pennsylvania enjoy spending time outdoors while utilizing recreational vehicles. A popular recreational vehicle for these individuals is the all-terrain vehicle. ATVs allow individuals to traverse through terrain other vehicles would not be able to handle. While these vehicles provide enjoyment for many they can also be dangerous and result in serious injuries. This is illustrated by a fatal ATV accident that occurred this past weekend. The incident occurred in Connellsville Township...

Woman injured in fall from cruise ship files lawsuit

Mar 15, 2013

Many individuals, including those from Pittsburgh, seek to break up the monotony of winter by escaping to a warm weather location. For some, that means a Caribbean Cruise. Unfortunately, incidents leading to personal injury lawsuits can occur anywhere, including on the open sea. This point is illustrated in a lawsuit against Carnival Cruise Line, as well as some of its employees, which was filed by a woman who was injured when she fell overboard. Though...

Pedestrian hit by car driven by Russell Brand files lawsuit

Mar 13, 2013

Russell Brand is known as many things to Pittsburgh area residents, including being an actor, comedian and former husband of pop singer Katy Perry. It appears now however that he can add another thing to that list-defendant in a civil personal injury lawsuit. The funnyman has been sued for an incident that took place in January of last year. Brand was reportedly behind the wheel of a vehicle that struck a man on a road...

Nearly three dozen NASCAR spectators injured in crash

Mar 1, 2013

NASCAR fans throughout the nation, including the Meridian area, were likely excited to tune in to one of the sport's biggest races of the year which took place this past weekend. While the Daytona 500 was the main event of last weekend there are other events surrounding that race that draw many to the area. One of those events was a second-tier race that took place at the Daytona International Speedway, the evening before. Unfortunately...

Venue changed in lawsuit involving antique tractor pull

Feb 22, 2013

Individuals throughout the state of Pennsylvania have different hobbies and ways they like to pass the time. Some like to participate in sports. Others go to movies or plays. For one Pennsylvania man antique tractors fulfill that need. For this reason, the man attended a tractor pull in June 2010. Because he knew the promoter of the event, while there, he was able to gain access to the area reserved for where the tractors compete...