Wrongful Death
Authorities hope DUI memorial results in fewer impaired drivers
Individuals throughout the state of Pennsylvania die due to the negligence of others each day. One circumstance under which many of these deaths occur is car accidents. Many of these fatal motor vehicle accidents are caused by drunk drivers.Recently, a...
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Update on tractor-trailer accident
When two women were traveling near Washington County Pennsylvania it is likely one of the last things they were worried about was a tractor trailer crossing the median. Unfortunately, that is exactly what they were faced with, and the driver's...
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Lack of warning signs lead to fatal boat accident
When the weather is just right, many people enjoy taking their boat onto public waters for a relaxing afternoon. Because they are overseen by the city, these waters should be safe, and if a risk is present, there should be...
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Tractor-Trailer crosses median, kills 2, injures 4
Every day many head out on Pennsylvania roads with a reasonable expectation that they will be able to reach their intended destination. Most of the time, drivers follow the traffic laws, or at least the major ones, and most people...
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No criminal charges in fatal Pittsburgh area pedestrian accident
While car accidents often involve other motor vehicles, at times they instead involve individuals not afforded the protection of a steel car frame in the form of walkers and bicyclists. As all are likely aware it is always possible that...
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Two die, three injured in separate car accidents
Two separate car accidents in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania injured three people and caused two fatalities. The injured victims remain hospitalized as of November 17.The first crash occurred on Route 22, as one driver headed east around 4:30 PM on an...
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Man falls to death in South Pittsburgh
There are many ways in which a person may prematurely lose their life. While motor vehicle accidents are a common cause, falls also account for a fair number of accidental deaths. This was sadly the case in the death of...
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Man dies in Butler County when ladder hits electrical lines
There are many chores that need to be completed this time of year in Pittsburgh to prepare for the coming of winter. Accordingly it is not uncommon to see residents outside raking and bagging leaves. In some cases it is...
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Physical contact not necessary for criminal liability in crash
A Pittsburgh driver who caused an accident without striking anything can be convicted of criminal charges. The Pennsylvania Superior Court so ruled in a recent case involving a car accident that caused a fatality. The case involved arguments that the...
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Tragic accident at Pittsburgh zoo claims life of child
What was supposed to be a fun family day at the Pittsburgh zoo turned unbelievably tragic earlier this week when a young boy died after falling into an animal pen. Reports indicate that the accident, which took place at the...
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Accident on the South Side of Pittsburgh leaves 1 dead
The South Side of Pittsburgh was the scene of a fatal multi-vehicle crash earlier this week. One of the vehicles involved in the morning crash was a dump truck. It took place close to the Hot Metal Bridge, on 2nd...
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Girl dies after consuming energy drinks
Beverages containing high levels of caffeine are popular with a variety of individuals throughout the state of Pennsylvania. One of the demographics most enamored of these types of drinks is teenagers. Though as a general group teens appear to act...
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