Wrongful Death

Medical Mistakes Can Be Deadly. Do You Need Representation?

A personal injury lawyer is often consulted on medical malpractice cases, especially when they result in a fatality. In 2010 a study indicated that about 180,000 people died due to a preventable medical mistakes. Three years later, a new study done by the the Journal of Patient Safety reported the numbers to be much higher, …

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MADD Set To Host “Walk Like MADD” Event To Raise Drunk Driving Awareness

On September 22, 2013, MADD will host its annual signature event in order to raise awareness and funds in hopes of ending drunk driving and saving lives. The Philadelphia Walk Like MADD 5K will take place at the Philadelphia Zoo. The event registration will begin at 7:30 a.m., with the opening ceremony scheduled for 8:00 …

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Family Sues Fraternity after Alcohol-Induced Fatality

In 2010, Megan Helal, a nineteen year old college student in Texas, went with her boyfriend to his fraternity’s party at a local bar. After consuming 10-17 alcoholic beverages, Megan lost consciousness and died at the hospital. Her parents have now filed suit against the fraternity, Sigma Chi, alleging negligence and over-serving of alcohol and …

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Family of hiker reaches $15.4M settlement with State of Hawaii in suit over her falling death

After misreading a warning sign at a Hawaii state park in 2006, Elizabeth Warke Brem, a prominent California lawyer, and her companion fell 300 feet to their deaths when they unexpectedly reached a steep cliff shrouded in thick vegetation. The women’s families brought suit against the state seeking damages for their deaths. The Hawaiian state …

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