Posted on Mar. 6th, 2015 | in News, Wrongful Death
Altercations between police officers and civilians have become all too common these days. Unfortunately, some of these altercations turn deadly. In 2011, a Pennsylvania man was shot and killed by two policemen outside an apartment building in Farrell. A woman, the administratix of the man’s estate, filed a wrongful death suit against the officers, which… read more
Posted on Feb. 25th, 2015 | in Aviation Accidents, News
Every year, many Pittsburgh residents take to the friendly skies and travel all over the world. While traveling by airplane can be extremely convenient and enjoyable, some flights sadly result in tragedy. For people that have lost a loved one in an aviation accident, there may be more questions than answers. The attorneys at Gismondi… read more
Posted on Feb. 19th, 2015 | in Car Accidents, News
Each year, far too many individuals are injured and killed in motor vehicle crashes all across the United States. Though these accidents can be caused by drunk drivers and those who operate their vehicle inappropriately, distracted driving, where the driver is focused on something other than the road, is another common cause of car accidents… read more
Posted on Feb. 12th, 2015 | in News, Wrongful Death
Senior living facilities are required to adhere to a standard of care when it comes to treating their residents. One Pennsylvania facility, however, has been accused of not doing so. One woman filed a wrongful death and negligence lawsuit against the corporate owner of the facility after her father died in the center in August… read more
Posted on Feb. 6th, 2015 | in Car Accidents, News
Car collisions in Pittsburgh are frequent occurrences. While many accidents may be minor fender benders with no injures, there is always the possibility that there will be serious injuries or even fatalities. It’s not just the automobile accidents that are problematic — the aftermath may also have long-lasting effects. Knowing how to navigate the difficult… read more
Posted on Jan. 29th, 2015 | in Brain Injuries, News
A traumatic brain injury, or TBI, is typically caused by a blow to the head that interferes with normal brain activity. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that 40 percent of these injuries from 2006 to 2010 were caused by falls, but many were also caused by assaults, motor vehicle accidents and being… read more
Posted on Jan. 24th, 2015 | in Car Accidents, News
With the treacherous winter weather conditions of the past month, many Pittsburgh families have been involved in accidents on the road. The icy roads have caused a number of car accidents, many of which resulted in serious injuries and tragically even fatalities. While the weather can contribute to these accidents, many accidents are caused by… read more
Posted on Jan. 15th, 2015 | in Aviation Accidents, News
One of the biggest news stories of last year had to do with an AirAsia flight seemingly disappearing into thin air. The plane, along with its 162 passengers, vanished from the radar while flying to Singapore from Indonesia. Recently, though, parts of the flight have been located in the Java Sea. What caused this crash… read more
Posted on Jan. 8th, 2015 | in News, Truck Accidents
While all road accidents can be have tragic results, those involving commercial trucks can be particularly devastating. Trucks are harder to control and therefore harder to stop than other vehicles due to their large size and heavy weight. When a 50,000-pound truck crashes into a small passenger vehicle, the damages are likely to be severe…. read more
Posted on Jan. 8th, 2015 | in News, Truck Accidents
A horrific 17-car pileup on Interstate 80 this afternoon in Clarion County left two people dead and injured at least thirty more. It has been reported that the visibility was nearly zero after back-to-back white out snow squalls from Lake Effect snow. Car accidents like this must be thoroughly investigated so that all parties involved… read more
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