Wrongful Death

$32 million verdict in Alleghany County wrongful death suit

When a life is lost in a motor vehicle accident, families are left emotionally devastated and unsure of what the future holds. When a child is lost, that grief can be overwhelming. A 2012 accident left one family in shambles after a six-year-old boy was killed. The family was having car trouble when a truck… read more

Casey Kasem's widow accused of elder abuse in wrongful death case

The mistreatment of senior citizens is a serious issue for many families all across the country. In some especially tragic cases, this mistreatment could lead to death. The children of radio star Casey Kasem believe that their father’s wife of 30 years, Jean Kasem, is at least partially responsible for his death. According to a… read more

Pittsburgh wrongful death lawsuit filed after inmate kills woman

If a family believes that another party’s negligence caused the death of their loved one, the surviving family members may be able to file a wrongful death lawsuit against those parties. One family recently filed such a lawsuit in Pittsburgh after a woman living near the Armstrong County Jail was killed. Authorities have charged an… read more

Porsche faces wrongful death suit after celebrity death

When a fatal car accident occurs, many people assume that one of the drivers was at fault. However, this is not always the case. Some motor vehicle accidents in Pittsburgh are caused by defects in the vehicle itself. In such cases, the victims’ families may file a wrongful death suit against the manufacturer of the… read more

Determining negligence following a car accident

Did you know that in 2012, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there were over 5.6 million car accidents? Thankfully, most of these accidents are minor and only leave people with damage to their cars or property. However, serious car accidents occur, often leaving victims with significant injuries and sometimes death. Determining who… read more

Families of accident victims can recover damages

One of the most difficult times in a person’s life is when they have to deal with the loss of a loved one. The grieving process can be especially difficult when the person dies in a sudden and unexpected way. Fatal car accidents can leave families in complete turmoil, unsure about what to do next…. read more

NASCAR driver faces wrongful death suit after tragic accident

When a fatal car accident occurs, both criminal and civil charges may be filed against all responsible parties. Even when criminal charges are dropped, the family of the victim may still proceed with their wrongful death suit in civil court and may recover damages from the driver responsible for the accident. NASCAR driver Tony Stewart… read more

Pennsylvania widow to file suit over fatal car accident

Fatal car accidents leave the victim’s families in Pennsylvania and elsewhere struggling to hold on. On top of their emotional grief, families will often have never-ending medical bills, funeral costs and other expenses to worry about. However, wrongful death lawsuits may make the coping process a little bit easier for grieving families. According to recent… read more

Pittsburgh family files wrongful death suit after death of inmate

No matter the environment an individual is in, when he or she is experiencing health problems, it is presumed that proper steps will be taken by medical professionals. Even in situations where a patient is in jail or prison, employees of the institution are required to take appropriate steps to ensure proper medical treatment of… read more

Wrongful death suit against UPMC results in $5.7 million verdict

When families trust medical professionals to care for their loved ones, they expect these professionals to adhere to the standard of care reasonably expected of those in the medical field. When a doctor or hospital behaves negligently, and as a result of this negligence, harms a patient, he or she may face lawsuits from the… read more