Wrongful Death

What is involved in filing a wrongful death lawsuit?

When someone is killed in a tragic accident, their family will have to find a way to live without that person. It can be especially hard to accept their death if it was caused by the negligence of another person. For example, a number of fatal car accidents in Pittsburgh are caused by drunk or… read more

Wrongful death settlement reached after fatal shooting

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

Wrongful death suit filed against Pa. assisted living facility

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

Who can file a wrongful death suit in Pennsylvania?

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

Woman files wrongful death suit after officer fatally shot son

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

How do I file a successful wrongful death suit?

Every year, people in the Pittsburgh area are killed in tragic road accidents. Families are left devastated, unsure of where to turn. Fortunately, the legal system allows families to file wrongful death suits that allow them to obtain compensation for their losses. While the damages recovered cannot bring back a lost loved one, they can… read more

Family files wrongful death suit after boating accident

A wrongful death suit was recently filed based on a 2012 boating accident that left one woman dead. The accident occurred when the boat driver launched the boat from the Harmony Station in Harmony Township, Pennsylvania and passed under the PPL railroad bridge, where he crashed into boulders in the river. The woman, along with… read more