Your backyard quickly becomes your kids' and their friends' favorite place when you have a swimming pool. While kids swim, you must ensure they have a safe time. Even the strongest swimmers can have accidents. Dry drowning or secondary drowning can happen following...
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Can I replace the personal representative in a wrongful death case?
When filing a wrongful death case, the law requires you to use a personal representative who will act on behalf of all beneficiaries. This person is an executor of the estate. Pennsylvania Code does acknowledge that in some situations there may be issues between the...
When is wrongful death not an option?
The wrongful death law allows you to file a lawsuit against a person responsible for the death of your loved one. However, there are some exceptions that could limit your ability to file for wrongful death. FindLaw explains that the main exception is if the person...
What damages can you recover in a wrongful death suit?
When another person’s wrongful actions or negligence cause the death of your loved one, you may deal with more than just emotional turmoil. You may also experience financial upset as your household suddenly shrinks from a two- to one-income home. Though no amount of...
Are pedestrians facing even more accident risks?
A nice walk in Pennsylvania could turn into a tragedy when a pedestrian gets hit by a car. Such accidents might not only occur when crossing the street, as collisions in parking lots or driveways happen as well. Recent statistics about pedestrian accidents could...
What legal issues exist for shoddy construction?
As recent tragic events in Miami have shown, construction inspection and safety is a terribly relevant and issue that could have a massive impact on the lives of hundreds of people, to say nothing of the impact it could have on a local economy. In that tragedy, one...
Overview of Pennsylvania wrongful death law
In the state of Pennsylvania, a wrongful death claim and lawsuit can be brought against a party who negligently caused the death of a family member. If you've lost a family as the result of the negligence of someone else, there are certain basic points you need to...
The basics of outdoor premise liability
A slip and fall injury in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania happens more often than other types of injuries, especially outdoors. While injuries can occur any time of the year, bad weather often raises the risk slip and falls. Premises liability gives the injured party the...
What happens during a wrongful death lawsuit interview?
To pursue a wrongful death case in Pennsylvania, most attorneys will start by interviewing the family involved. During this initial interview, they'll gather information on the family and how their loved one's death has impacted their lives. This can help them build a...