Wrongful Death
Criminal charges against driver in fatal November 2010 car accident
Unfortunately fatal car accidents are a byproduct of a society that relies so heavily on motor vehicles for transportation. While there are times when a fatal accident is impossible avoid, in other instances parties involved are clearly at fault. This...
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Pennsylvania woman hit by flying sign succumbs to injuries
There are many things that people behind the wheel of a car in the Pittsburgh area are trained to be aware of while driving. The things regularly on the minds of drivers include watching the road, their speed and being...
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Man dies after being hit by train in Glenfield
Of all the match-ups involving a pedestrian and motor vehicle, collisions where the motor vehicle is a train are arguably the worst. The size, speed and difficulty a train has stopping all contribute to this. Another major factor is the...
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Fatal tree-cutting accident in Somerset
The arrival of spring in Pennsylvania ushers in many chores that are difficult to do in the cold, snow and ice. One thing that is much easier to do when the weather becomes warmer is the removal of trees. Though...
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Pedestrian accident in Homestead results in death of woman
Each day throughout the state of Pennsylvania, motor vehicles and pedestrians interact, most of the time without incident. When a problem does occur and a pedestrian is hit by a motor vehicle however, there is a good chance that the...
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Fatal accident involving truck on I-70
A car versus tractor-trailer accident occurred this week in Pennsylvania. The early morning fatal accident took place on a portion of Interstate 70 in Washington County. Police indicate that a 62-year-old man was hit by the truck after he stopped...
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Many car accident deaths due to speed and aggressive driving
Everyday car accidents happen throughout the state of Pennsylvania. They are caused by a variety of things and have varying outcomes. In the worst cases they are fatal.While it may seem like every one turns around there is news of...
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Verdict for PennDOT in fatal accident on State Route 4006
When someone dies due to the negligence of another person, the family of the deceased person may decide to seek financial compensation for their loss via a civil lawsuit. Known as a wrongful death lawsuit, when successful, it assigns a...
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Bus driver dies after being struck by car in Shaler parking lot
For many drivers navigating a parking lot is a stressful proposition. Depending on the particular lot and the time of the day, it can feel chaotic. Though most drivers take their time and do what they can to be mindful...
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Pennsylvania family loses child in fatal boating accident
Vacation, a family reunion, and what was meant to be a relaxing week ended in tragedy for a Springdale, Pennsylvania family who lost their 8-year-old girl in a boating accident. The accident occurred on the St. Johns River near Palatka, Florida where...
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Car trouble leads to fatal crash in Fayette County
For most drivers a flat tire or other car problems are a nuisance that needs to be addressed before moving on with the day. Occasionally however, depending on the location, car problems can be quite dangerous.Earlier this week a fatal...
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Auto-pedestrian fatalities increasing in Pittsburgh
A recent Baldwin Borough accident reinforces the common belief that auto versus pedestrian mishaps causing severe personal injury or death are increasing. In this case, the almost complete investigation reveals that pedestrian, not driver, error caused the tragedy. This does...
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