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Woman files suit after her son, an inmate, dies from negligence

Sep 23, 2014

Society is judged by the treatment of its most vulnerable citizens. A man who was jailed for coming up $80 short on restitution costs for "supplying minors with alcohol" died in November of 2012 because prison medical staff did not provide him with the proper treatment. His mother is now filing a federal wrongful death lawsuit against the Butler County Jail warden, the jail's medical staff, Butler Memorial Hospital, Butler County, Butler County commissioners, and...

Drugged Kittanning man starts chain reaction of car accidents

Sep 21, 2014

Car accidents can be a difficult thing to face for the family of the victims involved. They can be especially difficult for the victim once he or she begins to heal from the injuries they suffered. When the other driver is intoxicated or on prescription drugs, however, it can be a much tougher pill to swallow; especially when one considers the accident could have been avoided if the other driver had made the right decisions...

Dallas W. Hartman, P.C. volunteers at “Caring for Our Community” campaign

Sep 21, 2014

Through the Dallas Helps program, Dallas Hartman, his family, and his associates once again took part in this season’s “Caring for Our Community” campaign to help keep kids in the Valley safe. In addition to Dallas Hartman, P.C., other members of the community, along with Huntington Bank, Dunkin’ Donuts, and Window World all turned out to help and show support for this great cause. Children who attended were provided with “Kids Identi-kits.” Kids Identi-kits comes...

Victims’ families file suit against Warren County

Sep 19, 2014

Pennsylvania Wrongful Death Attorneys Wrongful death lawsuits often arise from car accidents where victims suffer fatalities. If you have lost someone in a car accident or motorcycle accident because of the negligence of another driver or someone else who is responsible for the road's maintenance, it's important to have a good personal injury lawyer who also understands wrongful death laws. Wrongful death suit filed due to poor road maintenance Recently, a wrongful death lawsuit was...

Youngstown pedestrian accident leaves man with two broken legs

Sep 18, 2014

Pedestrian accidents in the Youngstown area seem to be in the news a lot lately. When people are hurt in pedestrian accidents, there are often so many questions from family members and victims that aren't asked because they're caught up in the emotion of the accident and subsequent injuries. When this happens, insurance companies can use a victim's sensitive state against them and have them settle out of court for pennies on the dollar. If...

Ohio bus driver saves a life, loses her own

Sep 18, 2014

On Tuesday morning in Ohio, an act of heroism played out and one very brave woman risked and lost her life to save another. As a school bus's brakes gave way during a safety training exercise, a child stood directly in its path. The bus driver jumped in front of the child and pushed her out of the way, saving the child's life, and risking her own–paying the ultimate price. According to a local policeman...

$15.8 million awarded to car accident victim

Sep 16, 2014

A Finleyville woman who was injured along Route 51 in Pleasant Hills on her way to her daughter's wedding rehearsal five years ago has been compensated to the tune $15.8 million for pain, suffering, damages, and hospital bills. On Monday afternoon, an Allegheny County Common Pleas Court jury found Connecticut-based Lane Construction Corporation and the driver that initiated the accident negligent in a civil trial. The case was brought on by the woman's family. The...

Woman crashes into school bus, girl injured

Sep 16, 2014

This past Monday morning, a school bus transporting four Karns City Jr./Sr. High School students crashed into another vehicle in Sugarcreek, PA. The accident happened shortly before 7 a.m. along Route 268 as the bus was taking the children to school, according to PA State Police. The bus driver, a 54-year-old woman from East Brady, PA, was travelling northbound towards the high school when the driver of another vehicle, a 26-year-old woman also from East...

Car accident claims woman’s life in Youngsville, PA

Sep 15, 2014

Western Pennsylvania Car Accidents Lawyers Car accidents in northwestern Pennsylvania have been in the news a lot lately. With the kids back in school and week-long vacations over, it's back to the grind for many citizens in our area. That means more people on the road and darker mornings. While many of the accidents we report on seem as though they could have been avoided, there are those times when we may never know what...

Alcohol likely in fatal Indiana County accident

Sep 13, 2014

When a family loses someone close to them to a car accident in Pennsylvania, finding a qualified wrongful death lawyer may be the last thing on their mind. When the accident was caused by a drunk driver, it is especially sad because we know the accident could have been avoided if the driver in questions had not been drinking before he or she got behind the wheel of a vehicle. When a place of business...