Posted on Nov. 28th, 2014 | in News, Wrongful Death
Pittsburgh families who have lost loved ones know how painful it can be to resume day-to-day life after tragedy. It can be even more painful knowing that the person’s death could have been prevented if it wasn’t for the negligence or misconduct of another person. Fortunately, there is a way for families to get some… read more
Posted on Nov. 21st, 2014 | in Car Accidents, News
Anytime a driver heads out onto the road in Pittsburgh or throughout the state, there is a chance that a car accident will happen. While the majority of drivers adhere to all traffic laws and operate their vehicles safely, crashes happen. These auto accidents might occur for a multitude of reasons, including drivers operating their… read more
Posted on Nov. 14th, 2014 | in News, Truck Accidents
Many accidents, unfortunately, occur on the streets and highways of Pittsburgh. While some of these accidents involve passenger vehicles, but many of the more serious accidents involve commercial trucks. Truck accidents involving tractor-trailers, cement mixers and coal trucks cause a number of severe injuries and deaths of many people every year. These types of trucks… read more
Posted on Nov. 6th, 2014 | in Medical Malpractice, News
You often hear doctors or hospitals complain that the prospect of being sued by patients causes them to practice “defensive medicine,” i.e., to order more tests and drive up costs that would otherwise be avoided if they were not worried about medical malpractice lawsuits. A recent study by the Rand Institute published in the prestigious… read more
Posted on Nov. 5th, 2014 | in Car Accidents, News
A number of car accidents in Pittsburgh tragically involve innocent pedestrians. These accidents can result in severe injuries that leave the victim struggling for the rest of his life. One Pennsylvania State Trooper experienced some serious injuries himself when he was involved in a car accident in late October. Police say the crash occurred in… read more
Posted on Nov. 3rd, 2014 | in Brain Injuries, News
Every year, many Pittsburgh car and truck accidents lead to severe injuries and even death. Some of the most serious injuries involve traumatic injury to the brain. When an accident occurs, drivers and passengers may suffer from a traumatic brain injury. This type of injury typically occurs when a person’s head violently strikes an object… read more
Posted on Oct. 22nd, 2014 | in News, Wrongful Death
A mother filed a lawsuit against two Pittsburgh police officers who allegedly wrongfully shot her son to death in March 2009. Now, that lawsuit has been tentatively settled, though the financial details of the settlement have not been disclosed due to a confidentiality agreement. The woman filed the federal lawsuit five years ago, alleging that… read more
Posted on Oct. 17th, 2014 | in News, Truck Accidents
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 9.7 percent of vehicles involved in deadly accidents in Pennsylvania were large trucks. These trucks make up nearly 5 percent of the nation’s total number of trucks involved in fatal accidents. Truck accidents have become concern all over the country due to the number of fatalities. Statistics… read more
Posted on Oct. 9th, 2014 | in Brain Injuries, News
Sports fans everywhere are well aware of the NFL’s recent legal battles involving players who suffered concussions while playing football. A recent study examined 79 former players and discovered that 76 of these players had a degenerative brain disease. The study indicates that the occurrence of chronic traumatic encephalopathy has more than doubled. CTE can… read more
Posted on Oct. 2nd, 2014 | in Car Accidents, News
When a Pennsylvania resident is involved in a car accident, you may be able to recover damages to cover medical expenses and other costs. Your damages will partially depend on who the court finds liable for the accident. Courts will look at various factors to determine who was negligent in the accident. Courts will typically… read more
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