Blog Posts - Wrongful death
When can a car accident lead to a wrongful death claim?
Car accidents happen all the time. While most accident victims walk away with nothing more than minor scratches (or no injuries at all), others sustain fatal injuries. If a loved one succumbs to injuries following an accident that is not their fault, you may pursue the liable party for damages...
Read MoreWrongful death: Who can file and what damages can be claimed?
When a loved one dies unexpectedly due to fatal injuries suffered in an accident, there can be significant financial consequences along with the emotional impact this has. Such tragedies can follow pedestrian, motorcycle, car or truck accidents. However, dangerous premises or unsafe consumer products can also cause unanticipated deaths. Negligence...
Read MorePennsylvania man sentenced for fatal accident
A Pennsylvania driver has been sentenced to prison for four years for his role in a car accident that claimed the life of one person and left two others injured. The man was driving along Route 248 when he crossed the line and collided with the other vehicle. The driver...
Read MoreIf your loved one die in a fatal accident, we can help
When a person gets a phone call that a loved one has been killed in an accident, life changes in a moment. After the initial shock from the tragic news, families must then confront the many ways that the sudden loss of a loved one will impact their lives. The...
Read Morefatal accident kills 5 in pennsylvania
Five people are dead after the vehicle they were riding in apparently crashed into a tractor-trailer, according to local sources. Pennsylvania authorities were called to the fatal accident that claimed the lives of five people and sent a further individual to the hospital with minor injuries. For the moment, no...
Read Morecollecting the wrongful death benefits that you deserve
When a loved one is killed in an accident, you may feel overwhelmed by your circumstances, not focused on possible legal remedies. Whether the death was the result of a work accident, car crash, medical malpractice or other reason, families often neglect to explore possible legal options during this time...
Read MoreHead-on fatal accident claims life of Pennsylvania residents
A tragic head-on accident claimed the lives of five Pennsylvania residents as they were traveling along Interstate 81. One vehicle involved in the fatal crash was occupied by four co-workers, originally from India, who worked in Scott Township. The four men were going home from work at the time of the...
Read MoreThe nexus between keyless ignition systems and gas poisoning
If you’re a Pennsylvania resident contemplating the purchase of a new vehicle, you’re likely looking with keen interest at the effect that evolving technologies have had on automobiles in recent years. Your next car, if new, might be arrayed with an impressive range of features that couldn’t have been remotely...
Read MorePennsylvania car accident leads to man’s plea of guilt
Collisions are an all too common occurrence on Pennsylvania roads. Whether on a busy highway or a quiet neighborhood street, a car accident can result in serious injury or even death. Such was the case in a recent fatal crash that resulted in the loss of one life. Excessive speed...
Read Moreaddressing funeral costs after fatal crashes in pennsylvania
Pennsylvania roads are shared by motorists and pedestrians on a daily basis. When accidents occur, tragedies often result, sometimes causing families to suffer the untimely deaths of loved ones. It may be helpful to know that successfully litigated wrongful death claims can result in monetary judgments to cover funeral costs...
Read MoreTaxi kills 2 pedestrians in fatal accident in Pennsylvania
Broad and Arch Streets in Philadelphia is the location of the Pennsylvania architectural treasure known as City Hall. The circular streets surrounding the site are well marked and regulated, but they are prone to abuse by cab drivers and private operators who tend to race to beat the traffic signals....
Read MoreWrongful death claim may follow death of schoolboy struck by bus
Pedestrians on the roads in the immediate vicinity of schools will always be vulnerable. Vehicle operators are expected to keep a proper lookout for students crossing in front of schools. An accident can happen in the blink of an eye, and it can have devastating consequences. It is not uncommon...
Read MoreDriver charged with murder faces wrongful death claim from widow
According to police reports, a 32-year-old man is accused of being intoxicated at the time of a deadly accident on May 5 that killed a Pennsylvania police officer. He currently faces several charges, including a third-degree murder charge in connection with the officer’s death. Separately, the police officer’s widow has...
Read MoreFather of unlicensed driver in fatal accident enters guilty pleas
Aug. 30, 2014 is most likely a day that the families of three dead teens would like to forget. That was the day that a Pennsylvania man allowed his 15-year-old daughter — who did not have a driver’s license — to drive his car with her friends in order to...
Read MoreLegal options after the wrongful death of a loved one
The unexpected death of a loved one can leave a family reeling from the emotional strain and financial costs that often follow. When the actions of another party, either directly or indirectly, contribute to the circumstances that led to a fatal accident, Pennsylvania family members may have certain legal options...
Read MoreSuffering from repetitive motion injuries? We can help you.
Pennsylvania workers who have suffered physically and financially know how hard it can be to manage the extra costs of a work-related accident. The stress of missing work and lost wages, along with the cost of medical treatment, can quickly overwhelm a family. Sometimes, workplace injuries are not as noticeable, such...
Read MorePennsylvania mom facing jail for causing a fatal car accident
A Pennsylvania mother is facing nine to 23 months in jail for her role in a car crash that claimed the life of a floral deliveryman. The woman drove through a stop sign at a high rate of speed when the collision occurred. She claimed that she was checking on...
Read MoreWrongful death suit filed against IKEA after tragic accident
A grieving mother has filed a lawsuit against IKEA after the tragic death of her 2-year-old son. The wrongful death claim was filed after the boy was crushed under one of the chain’s dressers, and the mother believes that the furniture chain was negligent. Pennsylvania readers will note that the dresser...
Read MoreThat hayride may be scarier than you expect
Fall is a great time for outdoor activities, as temperatures moderate and humidity drops, and after a frost here in Pennsylvania, the bug population may not be as bothersome. Going to apple orchards, corn mazes and hayrides, haunted or not, can make for a great way to spend a weekend...
Read MorePennsylvania has a problem with repeat drunk drivers
Across the nation, drunk driving laws have become stricter. A behavior that was once considered “normal,” can now send offenders to jail for many years with multiple convictions. Some motorists, who may have thought it unremarkable to have “one for the road,” would now be appalled at the prospect of...
Read MorePolice say officers were not responding to call prior to crash
When it comes to traffic laws, we expect that police, more so than anyone else, would follow the law and stop at stop signs. We believe this because if we did not stop at a stop sign and a police officer saw us, he or she would pull us over...
Read MoreMisdiagnosis affects millions of Americans, sometimes critically
Doctors are human and make mistakes; unfortunately, that often means adverse outcomes for patients. The issue of medical malpractice involving misdiagnosis is serious. With emergency care, the question of a proper diagnosis can be a matter of life and death. If doctors send a patient home with an improper diagnosis,...
Read MoreSemi-truck in head-on collision, leaving two dead in Pennsylvania
There are many roads in Pennsylvania that lend themselves to danger. Sharp curves, steep inclines and narrow lanes may seem like they are more dangerous, but drivers should take extra care in these areas to ensure not only their safety, but the well-being of others as well. When motorists negligently...
Read MorePhiladelphia family recovers for father’s wrongful death
Many of Pennsylvania’s residents have heard of the dangers posed by asbestos. The fiber, which was commonly contained in many manufacturing products, often causes mesothelioma in those who are exposed to it. This cancer is often fatal and can leave a deceased’s family reeling, struggling to figure out how to...
Read MoreFormer Troopers criminal conviction may not be enough for family
Many times when a car accident causes the death of another, criminal charges are levied against the errant driver. The charges may be related to reckless homicide or driving under the influence, amongst others. While seeing an individual punished punitively through the criminal justice system may help bring a deceased’s...
Read MoreWorkplace accident wrongful death lawsuit settled for $17 million
Every day, Pennsylvania residents put their lives on the line, many times without even thinking about it. Motorists put their lives in the hands of other drivers, workers put theirs in employers’ hands, and consumers put theirs in manufacturer’s hands. We often do not think of these dangers because safety...
Read MoreDrunk driver kills Pennsylvania man in hit-and-run accident
Drunk drivers pose dangers to everyone in their path. Other motorists, pedestrians and even those inside homes and commercial buildings can fall victim to an intoxicated driver’s negligence. Those who find themselves in this destructive path often suffer serious injuries. In the worst cases, such a car accident results in...
Read Morebucks county woman killed when hit by vehicle
Yet another hit-and-run pedestrian accident has left a Pennsylvania resident dead. The accident occurred in the early morning hours in Bucks County. There, a woman in her 50s was hit by a vehicle that then left the scene. The victim was pronounced dead on the scene. As the investigation continues,...
Read MorePennsylvania car accident turns into fatal pedestrian crash
Pennsylvanians should be able to walk on sidewalks and in crosswalks without fear of being hit. The sad reality, though, is that pedestrian accidents occur far too frequently. Without adequate protection, those on foot often suffer serious injuries when struck by a vehicle, and those injuries often lead to death....
Read MoreWhen doctors say brain dead, what do really they mean?
The term “brain dead” has, sadly, been in the news lately. In two cases, neither of which is in Pennsylvania, the families of a patient declared brain dead have asked the courts for help. In one case, the family wants to keep the patient on life support; in the other,...
Read MoreLawsuit filed against maker of ‘defective’ ladder after fatal fall
Certain areas of employment involve risks, such as construction or industrial work. However, by law, those who work in such fields need to be protected from known hazards. This means that they must have adequate safety equipment, training, and tools and machinery, among other things. Far too often, construction workers...
Read MoreMultiple cars involved in fatal accident on Pennsylvania roadway
Inclement weather always adds an element of danger to roadways in Pennsylvania and elsewhere. As a result, many drivers exercise extra caution when the weather is bad. Sadly, speed and weather both appear to have factored into a recent fatal accident on Interstate 81 that involved multiple cars. Several people...
Read MoreSettlement reached in Pennsylvania liquor liability case
When Pennsylvania residents lose loved ones in tragic accidents, it is important that they are able to seek justice as well as avoid becoming financially burdened as a result of the tragedy. Pursuing wrongful death claims allows the loved ones of accident victims to hold negligent parties responsible for accidents....
Read MorePennsylvania box truck accident kills 1
According to Delaware County authorities, one person was killed in an accident between a car and a box truck on Aug. 23. The accident took place in the 3200 block of Market Street in Upper Chichester at approximately 11:00 a.m. Authorities are investigating the cause of the accident. Depending on...
Read MoreCommunity struggles to move on after demolition accident kills 6
A tragedy in Philadelphia made national news recently. The planned demolition of a building turned deadly when a four-story brick wall came crashing down onto a small Salvation Army Thrift Store next door. Six people who were in the one-story shop were killed in this fatal accident and another 13...
Read MoreMan killed in lawn mowing accident on Pennsylvania golf course
Ultimately it’s up to the courts to decide if a death was a wrongful death, or a death by natural causes or an accident. In most cases there’s little dispute, but in some cases the final determination can be difficult to reach. Those decisions are difficult to think about immediately,...
Read MoreWrongful death action against Country Club dismissed by jury
Wrongful death lawsuits are often lengthy and difficult to prosecute. The heirs of two individuals killed in Pennsylvania in 2008 unsuccessfully attempted to bring a wrongful death lawsuit against a country club where an alleged drunk driver was drinking prior to the fatal accident taking place. In a 10-2 vote,...
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