Wrongful Death

A personal injury claim can help offset medical bills and lost wages if a loved one sustained injuries in a collision. However, what if the injuries prove too catastrophic and cause that person's death? A wrongful death suit goes through the court similarly to a...

In the wake of an unusual death, it is typical for a coroner to perform or order an autopsy. An autopsy is a medical procedure with the intention of determining the cause of death and other details surrounding a case. In the event of a motor vehicle accident, an...

Recent deadly crash data reveals that driving in Pennsylvania is becoming more dangerous. Statistics show that the number of fatal crashes within state lines rose sharply between 2020 and 2021 and the trend is also visible nationally. According to Lehigh Valley Live,...

Many older motorists across Pennsylvania feel uneasy sharing the road with teenage drivers, and with good reason. Teenagers lack the driving experience of older motorists, and this makes them less likely to be able to react appropriately in the event of a crash. Teen...

Losing a loved one due to negligence in Pennsylvania is often devastating financially as well as emotionally. Individuals may bring an action that recovers damages for the death of a loved one due to negligence, neglect or unlawful violence. Claims may result from a...

Everyone knows that running red lights put drivers and other road users at risk. In spite of this, people run red lights all the time. To combat this, cities and even small towns have launched campaigns and installed traffic cameras. Unfortunately, people continue to...

Almost anyone would agree that drinking while driving poses serious risks to other road users. If people get into accidents while drunk or face charges, public opinion generally stands against them. When it comes to texting and driving, people have a more relaxed...

Viacom has been named as one of the defendants in a wrongful death lawsuit. The media company owns the Comedy Central cable channel that distributes programming throughout Pennsylvania. The parents of the victim claim that the media company bears responsibility for an...

Pedestrian deaths make up 16 percent of all traffic fatalities in Pennsylvania and throughout the United States. In 2009, they made up 12 percent of all fatalities, according to data from a Governors Highway Safety Association report. In 2018, there were 6,227...

As an increasing number of cities in Pennsylvania decriminalize cannabis, reflecting a national trend toward legalization, transportation safety officials are warning about the dangers of impaired driving. The National Transportation Safety Board called for the...