Blog: Wrongful Death

Pennsylvania companies sued for bone cement wrongful death

Aug 3, 2012

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 cement to treat spinal fractures. Though the product known as Norian Skeletal Repair System, had been approved by the Federal Drug Administration for certain uses, it had not yet been approved for use with spinal...

Head-on crash in Erie County kills man

Jul 20, 2012

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 that the crash occurred in McKean Borough not long after sunrise. As a Chevrolet Silverado travelled down the road, a Buick Regal coming from the opposite direction crossed the centerline and struck the Chevrolet...

Woman gored by deer in pen dies from injuries

Jul 11, 2012

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 how it works. It is fair to say that few are prepared for a loved one to encounter a death that is sudden, violent or avoidable. The family of a woman from Lower Windsor Township...

Driver education value debates continue

Jul 6, 2012

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 driver education programs. Do they actually save lives or weaken other protections that have proven valuable for many years? Of course, if they prevent even one fatal car accident in Pennsylvania, driver education programs enjoy...

Butler County motorcycle accident kills rider

Jun 29, 2012

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, other times they end in death. A fatal motorcycle accident occurred one afternoon last week in Butler County. The motor vehicle accident that resulted in death occurred near the Cranberry Mall at the mall's intersection...

Pittsburgh man convicted deaths of friends sentenced to prison

Jun 27, 2012

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 to a fatal accident that occurred in February 2010. Those convictions include involuntary manslaughter and homicide by vehicle. The man was the driver of a car that reportedly left Interstate 376 and was launched over...

Car collides with 2 coal trucks on Route 422, 1 dead

May 30, 2012

People throughout the nation rely on energy produced by coal that is mined in Pennsylvania. In order for it to be of use to those people however, it must first be transported to their area. This is done via several modes of transportation including trucks. As is the case with any truck on the highway, a collision with a coal truck can cause a fatal injury. This was sadly the reality in an accident that...

One dead after multivehicle accident in West Mifflin

May 25, 2012

There are of course many actions that lead to the occurrence of a car accident. One that often appears in news stories throughout the Pittsburgh area is when a vehicle crosses the centerline and enters the lane of traffic travelling in the opposite direction. The outcome of these head-on accidents can be serious injuries and even death. A car accident of this kind, involving multiple vehicles, took place last weekend in West Mifflin. According to...

Motorcyclist dies after collision with car on Route 51

May 25, 2012

Sadly there do not seem to be a shortage of stories about motorcycle accidents that result in death. These fatal accidents take place throughout all of Pennsylvania including the Pittsburgh area. While these accidents often involve only the motorcycle and no other motor vehicles, this is not always the case. A man riding his motorcycle on Route 51 earlier this week, died when he was involved in a collision with another vehicle. According to the...

Accident on Route 28 claims life of 6-year-old boy

May 4, 2012

While it is sad when anyone dies in a car accident, it is particularly upsetting when the person who dies is a child. Sadly the family of a 6-year-old boy from Aspinwall, Pennsylvania, is facing this fate. They are mourning the death of the little boy who was a passenger in a car that was involved in a fatal motor vehicle accident. The collision took place on Route 28 earlier this week. According to a...