Blog: Wrongful Death

Head-on crash kills 1 in Westmoreland County

May 2, 2012

There are many factors that make Pennsylvania car accidents serious rather than just minor fender benders. In addition to the speed the vehicles are travelling at the time of the collision, size differences and the setting of the accident can play a role. Another factor is what part of each vehicle absorbs the majority of the impact. One of the worst types of motor vehicle accidents are those characterized as head-on crashes. A fatal accident...

Student pronounced dead after fraternity house balcony fall

Apr 27, 2012

A Gannon University student, placed on life support after falling from a fraternity house balcony in April, was pronounced dead a few days after the accident. The engineering major, a junior, tumbled from the second-story balcony at the Alpha Phi Delta (his fraternity) house. From Butler County, his family kept the student on life support until his brother came home from a tour of duty to say "goodbye" to his sibling. The demise of the...

Fatal tree-cutting accident in Somerset

Apr 18, 2012

The arrival of spring in Pennsylvania ushers in many chores that are difficult to do in the cold, snow and ice. One thing that is much easier to do when the weather becomes warmer is the removal of trees. Though it is usually easier to do this time of year, there is always a certain amount of risk associated with this practice regardless when it is done and despite safety precautions taken. Earlier this month...

Pedestrian accident in Homestead results in death of woman

Apr 13, 2012

Each day throughout the state of Pennsylvania, motor vehicles and pedestrians interact, most of the time without incident. When a problem does occur and a pedestrian is hit by a motor vehicle however, there is a good chance that the person who was hit will sustain serious injuries. In many cases, the injuries are so serious that they result in death. Earlier this month a Homestead, Pennsylvania, woman who was out enjoying her daily walk...

Fatal accident involving truck on I-70

Apr 6, 2012

A car versus tractor-trailer accident occurred this week in Pennsylvania. The early morning fatal accident took place on a portion of Interstate 70 in Washington County. Police indicate that a 62-year-old man was hit by the truck after he stopped his Hyundai Sonata along the side of the road near the Bentleyville exit. At the time of the collision, the Hyundai was reportedly once again moving, trying to merge onto the westbound lane of the...

Many car accident deaths due to speed and aggressive driving

Apr 4, 2012

Everyday car accidents happen throughout the state of Pennsylvania. They are caused by a variety of things and have varying outcomes. In the worst cases they are fatal. While it may seem like every one turns around there is news of someone dying in a car accident, a recent report published by the Governors Highway Safety Association, compiling statistics through 2010, actually indicates that fatal car accidents have been on the decline. In fact, the...

Bus driver dies after being struck by car in Shaler parking lot

Mar 30, 2012

For many drivers navigating a parking lot is a stressful proposition. Depending on the particular lot and the time of the day, it can feel chaotic. Though most drivers take their time and do what they can to be mindful of their surroundings, even the slightest distraction can cause a car accident with injuries to occur. This week a pedestrian died after she was struck by a car in a Shaler parking lot at a...

Pennsylvania family loses child in fatal boating accident

Mar 26, 2012

Vacation, a family reunion, and what was meant to be a relaxing week ended in tragedy for a Springdale, Pennsylvania family who lost their 8-year-old girl in a boating accident. The accident occurred on the St. Johns River near Palatka, Florida where the family had traveled for a family reunion. A 23-year-old cousin of the victim was attempting to steer the boat onto a lift. When she neared the dock, she accidentally put the boat in forward gear,...

Car trouble leads to fatal crash in Fayette County

Mar 22, 2012

For most drivers a flat tire or other car problems are a nuisance that needs to be addressed before moving on with the day. Occasionally however, depending on the location, car problems can be quite dangerous. Earlier this week a fatal accident took place on Route 119 in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. A woman, who may have been trying to change a flat tire, was hit by a tractor-trailer. At the time of the incident, two...

Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run accident on Route 51

Mar 14, 2012

A pedestrian was involved in a deadly incident last week on Route 51 in Pennsylvania. According to police the 50-year-old man was trying to cross the road when he was hit by a car. After the fatal accident, the vehicles involved left the scene. The first vehicle that reportedly hit him was a white van. He apparently hit the first vehicle fairly hard as the passenger-side mirror was stripped from the van. The second was...