Wrongful Death

The life of a promising young Pittsburgh area resident was tragically cut short earlier this week. The 25-year-old woman was involved in a car accident that occurred on Interstate 376. Despite the fact that she was wearing a seatbelt at...

Many Pennsylvania residents are looking for an explanation regarding a tragic event that occurred earlier this week. A building located in Philadelphia collapsed killing six. Fourteen others, who were rescued from the rubble, suffered injuries of various degrees of severity....

It is likely that few in the Pittsburgh area have forgotten the tragic death of a young boy at the zoo last fall. The 2-year-old died after falling into a wild dog exhibit. Though he was reportedly alert after the...

Though unexpected deaths happen many different ways they often involve motorized vehicles. There are likely many reasons for this including their availability. Nearly everywhere one looks in Western Pennsylvania there is a motorized vehicle of some sort. They are used...

A wedding and the celebrations preceding the event are some of the most exciting milestones in many people's lives. This is true for residents of the Pittsburgh area as well as throughout the nation. Sadly, a celebration one bride and...

Fans of Michael Jackson in the Pittsburgh area may be interested in the civil wrongful death lawsuit that is currently getting underway in a courtroom on the opposite coast. Earlier this week the trial on the wrongful death claim opened,...

We often write about situations that could result in medical malpractice lawsuits involving problems with procedures. There are times however when hospitals may be negligent without workers even coming into physical contact with the patient. This is the basis of...

Recently, a police officer in Lawrence County passed away after a car chase by ended tragically. A police chase resulted in a cars slamming into his township's cruiser, resulting in the death of the officer. Another person was seriously injured...

Often when car accidents occur in the Pittsburgh area, they are due to something the person behind the wheel does. This is of course not the only reason that car crashes occur however. At times the condition of the road...

While fatal car accidents often involve multiple vehicles, this is not always the case. At times they involve one vehicle and a pedestrian. Victims who are not in automobiles when struck are even more likely to suffer serious injuries that...

When a loved one dies in a car accident it can be difficult for family and friends to deal with the shock of losing someone so suddenly. In addition to the emotional toll, in many situations a financial stress is...

There are many situations that could lead to a wrongful death lawsuit being filed. Anytime the actions of another person are to blame for the death, such a lawsuit might be appropriate. Though not yet clear, it is possible that...