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 and issue a ticket. Of...
Wrongful Death
Misdiagnosis 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...
Semi-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...
Philadelphia 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...
Former 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...
Workplace 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...
Drunk 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...
Bucks 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....
Pennsylvania 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...
When 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,...