Blog: Wrongful Death

Two die, three injured in separate car accidents

Nov 23, 2012

Two separate car accidents in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania injured three people and caused two fatalities. The injured victims remain hospitalized as of November 17. The first crash occurred on Route 22, as one driver headed east around 4:30 PM on an otherwise peaceful afternoon. The other driver, a 39-year old woman, for reasons as yet unexplained, turned in front of the eastbound auto. The female driver died at the scene, pronounced dead by the county...

Man falls to death in South Pittsburgh

Nov 14, 2012

There are many ways in which a person may prematurely lose their life. While motor vehicle accidents are a common cause, falls also account for a fair number of accidental deaths. This was sadly the case in the death of a 25-year-old man in South Pittsburgh earlier this week. At the time the fatal accident occurred, the man was standing on the balcony of a fire escape, located three floors up. While the man was...

Tragic accident at Pittsburgh zoo claims life of child

Nov 8, 2012

What was supposed to be a fun family day at the Pittsburgh zoo turned unbelievably tragic earlier this week when a young boy died after falling into an animal pen. Reports indicate that the accident, which took place at the Highland Park zoo complex, occurred shortly before noon when the child fell not only over a railing, but also off of a barrier made of mesh which helped to separate the animals on exhibit from...

Girl dies after consuming energy drinks

Oct 31, 2012

Beverages containing high levels of caffeine are popular with a variety of individuals throughout the state of Pennsylvania. One of the demographics most enamored of these types of drinks is teenagers. Though as a general group teens appear to act as though they are invincible, the reality is, they are not. One young teen's invincibility was recently challenged, when she consumed too many Monster Energy Drinks. Sadly, she died as a result. The 14-year-old girl,...

Fatal accident in New Stanton blamed on deer

Oct 26, 2012

Drivers in the Pittsburgh area are most likely aware of the dangers deer pose to drivers this time of year. They come either alone, or in groups, bounding out of fields and wooded areas straight into traffic. While a deer can dart out in front of a vehicle at any time of the year, it is especially probably during the season of autumn. Sadly, a motor vehicle accident resulting from deer running into the path...

Accident on I-79 claims lives of 4

Oct 17, 2012

In several previous posts we have written about the dangers associated with teen drivers throughout the nation. Sadly three Pennsylvania teens were killed earlier this month when the SUV in which they were occupants was involved in an accident. The afternoon crash occurred on Interstate 79 at the Ruff Creek exit when the SUV, which was travelling north, left the road, crossed the median and struck two motor vehicles that were travelling in the opposite...

Senior citizen unloading groceries struck by rolling van

Sep 21, 2012

In a trend seen throughout the nation, Pittsburgh area residents are living longer than ever. This longevity has lead to the development of many programs to assist the older population in living as independently as possible. Since one of the many ways members of the older generation lose their independence is the loss of driving privileges, transportation programs are especially important. Sadly, even when an older person is not behind the wheel of a car,...

Fatal accidents rose nationwide in the first quarter of 2012

Aug 15, 2012

After a 60-year low in 2011, the number of people dying in motor vehicles is again on the rise. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in the first quarter of this year the number of fatal accidents was 15.5 percent higher than it was the year before. The total of 7,630 deaths over the course of January, February and March of this year is 910 higher than the number that occurred over those...

1 dies in fatal car accident on Route 40

Aug 10, 2012

While car accidents in general are something that most people want to avoid, the results of head-on car crashes in particular can be devastating. A recent accident in Redstone Township, Pennsylvania illustrates just how devastating it can be. The result of the head-on crash that occurred on Route 40 was the death of one of the people involved. The accident, which is being investigated by the Redstone Township Police Department, reportedly happened about 30 minutes...

Another cyclist dies after collision with car on Penn Avenue

Aug 10, 2012

Last week we wrote about the death of a cyclist which occurred on Penn Avenue, in Pittsburgh. Though some bicyclists avoid the area, it is nonetheless still used by many. Sadly this week we have news of another fatal bicycle accident that occurred on that stretch of road. A 47-year-old man was hit by a car as he rode on Penn Avenue. Apparently this incident occurred on the 7700 block of the avenue, near the...