Wrongful Death
Posted on Apr. 8th, 2015 | in News, Wrongful Death
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
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. 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 Dec. 11th, 2014 | in News, Wrongful Death
No one wants to imagine a day when a loved one will have to go into surgery. Unfortunately, this is something most of us will experience at some point in our lives. We trust that the Pittsburgh medical professionals in charge of our loved one’s procedure will take good care of them and live up… read more
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 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 Sep. 12th, 2014 | in News, Wrongful Death
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
Posted on Aug. 8th, 2014 | in News, Wrongful Death
When a fatal car accident occurs, many courts look to the drivers involved to determine who is at fault and therefore liable for damages. When drunk driving is involved, businesses may also be held liable for damages that occur during the accident. One Pittsburgh casino is facing a wrongful death suit after a man was… read more
Posted on Jul. 10th, 2014 | in News, Wrongful Death
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
Posted on May. 22nd, 2014 | in News, Wrongful Death
Summer is almost upon us and Memorial Day is just around the corner. Many people in the Pittsburgh area will have Memorial Day off and will enjoy the long weekend with friends and family. Some will have get-togethers, others will barbecue. Overall, it should be a fun weekend. At the same time, there will be… read more