Wrongful Death

Drivers in the Pittsburgh area are most likely aware of the dangers deer pose to drivers this time of year. They come either alone, or in groups, bounding out of fields and wooded areas straight into traffic. While a deer...

Many of the potential wrongful death cases we regularly write about involve motor vehicle accidents or other situations in which the negligent actions of another person cause a fatal physical injury directly. Situations such as these are not the only...

In several previous posts we have written about the dangers associated with teen drivers throughout the nation. Sadly three Pennsylvania teens were killed earlier this month when the SUV in which they were occupants was involved in an accident.The afternoon...

When someone dies due to the negligent actions of another person, those left behind can feel as though they are powerless. Filing a wrongful death lawsuit is one action the family can undertake. In this type of civil lawsuit it...

Incidents that result in wrongful death lawsuits arise everyday throughout the state of Pennsylvania. They take many different forms but often involve the use of motor vehicles. While cars and trucks are likely what come to the minds of most...

While often fatal car accidents occur in the dark or during bad weather, these are only a couple of the potential reasons they can occur. Earlier this week, a woman driving on Woodhawk Lane in Pittsburgh, died after her vehicle...

What once seemed like a dream in a sci-fi movie is coming closer to a reality. According to engineers at the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, by the year 2040, cars will no longer require drivers. Makers of vehicles...

No one is ever truly prepared for death of a loved one. This is true regardless of how they die. When someone dies as a result of the negligent actions of another, it may be possible for certain individuals to...

In a trend seen throughout the nation, Pittsburgh area residents are living longer than ever. This longevity has lead to the development of many programs to assist the older population in living as independently as possible. Since one of the...

Coal trucks are a common sight on many roads throughout the state of Pennsylvania. Like other large motor vehicles, they pose a particular threat to smaller vehicles that share the same roads. When accidents involving coal trucks and other vehicles...

The start of the school year ushers in many changes for those with school-aged children. An earlier bedtime needs to be established and a new daily route adapted to. It also means that there are changes to the roads as...

There are many different circumstances that could cause a resident of Pennsylvania to file a wrongful death lawsuit. Whether the lawsuit is based in a motor vehicle accident, a defective product or, medical malpractice, the thing they all have in...