Wrongful Death

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...

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...

Most passengers who get into a motor vehicle with another person probably do not consider that they could be seriously injured or even killed by the actions of that driver. Sadly this occurred earlier this month when a vehicle was...

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...

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...

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...

A lawsuit for, among other things, wrongful death, was recently filed against two Pennsylvania companies for their role in the death of a woman while undergoing surgery. According to the lawsuit the woman died due to the use of bone...

Head-on crashes claim the lives of far too many individuals not only in the Pittsburgh area, but beyond. This sadly occurred once again earlier this month in Erie County. The fatal accident left one individual dead and another injured.Police indicate...

While everyone is aware that death is a part of life, most wish for themselves and their loved ones to live long full lives before having a peaceful death. Sadly, as most Pennsylvania residents are aware, this is not always...

Driver education undoubtedly has value, but the first year of teenager licensing remains among the most dangerous time of their young lives. Car crashes are the leading cause of teenager deaths. Debate, however, continues unabated in assessing the effectiveness of...

Anytime a person operates a motor vehicle of any kind there is the potential that a crash can occur. Motorcycle accidents occur throughout the Pittsburgh area on a regular basis. While at times they miraculously result in only minor injuries,...

The state of Pennsylvania takes reckless driving that leads to fatalities very seriously. A 21-year-old man from the Pittsburgh region is learning just how seriously, firsthand. The man was previously convicted of a total of 11 charges that were related...