Wrongful Death

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...

Many of the potential wrongful death cases we regularly write about involve motor vehicle accidents or other situations in which the negligent actions of another person cause a fatal physical injury directly. Situations such as these are not the only...

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...

What once seemed like a dream in a sci-fi movie is coming closer to a reality. According to engineers at the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, by the year 2040, cars will no longer require drivers. Makers of vehicles...

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...