Easton Truck Driver Dies at Railroad Crossing August 27, 2020
David Nezekiah Howell, a truck driver from Easton, PA, tragically lost his life when the tractor-trailer he was driving was struck by an oncoming train on Thursday, August 20th. The crash happened at the intersection of Pittsburgh and Blockdale streets at approximately 5:20 in the morning. Find out how the accident occurred and who can be held liable in these…
read more Who Can File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit in Pennsylvania? May 24, 2019
Wrongful Death Lawsuit in Pennsylvania When a loved one dies as a result of the actions of another, it is difficult for many people to process. In addition to the grief that comes with mourning the death of the loved one, family members must also handle the funeral arrangements and costs that come along with it. This task can be…
read more What Is a Wrongful Death Claim? March 19, 2018
It’s completely devastating to lose a loved one unexpectedly. When you lose a loved one due to the negligence of another person or party, you have the right to seek compensation for your loss from the negligent party. These lawsuits are called wrongful death claims, and they seek to financially restore any losses you’ve incurred as the result of the…
read more Wrongful Death At Prisons A Serious Issue February 13, 2015
Wrongful death at prisons a serious issue Prison inmates have rights. This is often forgotten by the people who care for them. Some of these people, who struggled through a hard time in their life or were caught up in the wrong crowd at the wrong time, end up paying the ultimate price when they are not properly cared for…
read more Wrongful Death An Issue At Allegheny County Jail February 2, 2015
Wrongful death an issue at Allegheny County Jail Investigations into wrongful death claims at the Allegheny County Jail is well above the national average. This comes as no surprise as, just a year ago, a new medical vendor began cutting costs while also trying to improve care…and the two things just don’t add up. Over the last year, at least…
read more Wrongful Death Claims For Fatal Work Accidents January 12, 2015
Wrongful death claims for fatal work accidents When most people wake up in the morning in Western Pennsylvania for work, they do not think that they’ll be in some kind of accident that could be potentially fatal. Often on this blog, we relay stories to our readers about forklift accidents. Not too long ago we posted a blog about a…
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