On behalf of The Waffenschmidt Law Firm, LLC | Nov 1, 2019 | Wrongful Death
There was a slight decrease in the number of traffic accident deaths that occurred in 2018 compared to 2017. Data also showed that there was a 3% decrease in the number of fatalities per 100 million miles driven in 2018. Since 1975, that figure has dropped from 3.4...
On behalf of The Waffenschmidt Law Firm, LLC | May 31, 2019 | Wrongful Death
Losing a child is a traumatic and deeply saddening experience for any parent. When a child has taken his or her own life, a parent may feel an extra sting, thinking perhaps something could have been done to prevent the death. One Pennsylvania mother began looking into...
On behalf of The Waffenschmidt Law Firm, LLC | Apr 18, 2019 | Wrongful Death
Pennsylvania residents are certainly glad that winter is over and warmer temperatures are taking hold. Many daydream of the summer to come, perhaps planning a vacation to a beach or resort. While such plans require preparation, most people do not plan on themselves or...
On behalf of The Waffenschmidt Law Firm, LLC | Feb 5, 2019 | Wrongful Death
Pennsylvania readers who have visited New York City may be familiar with the long flights of stairs in most of the city’s subway stations. On Jan. 28, a young Connecticut mother fell down one of those stairways and was killed. Apparently, she was trying to...
On behalf of The Waffenschmidt Law Firm, LLC | Dec 26, 2018 | Wrongful Death
Pennsylvania parents may know the mix of emotions that accompany the milestone of a child going off to college. Though certainly a child furthering his or her education in pursuit of a degree in a chosen field is a reason to feel proud, many parents often worry that...
On behalf of The Waffenschmidt Law Firm, LLC | Nov 14, 2018 | Wrongful Death
Winter is coming to Pennsylvania, and some areas of the state have already had their first snowfall of the season. This time of year, many residents may want to make sure the heating system in their home is working properly. When service is needed, they often rely on...
On behalf of The Waffenschmidt Law Firm, LLC | Oct 17, 2018 | Wrongful Death
For Pennsylvania college students, a new semester can bring both nerves and excitement. As a student attempts to find his or her niche, many are drawn to the appealing prospect of joining a fraternity or sorority. Unfortunately, a “pledge” must often...
On behalf of The Waffenschmidt Law Firm, LLC | Oct 10, 2018 | Wrongful Death
Pennsylvania parents would likely agree that one of their greatest fears is an accident that causes serious injury or death to their child. Sometimes, negligence on the part of a product manufacturer can be considered wrongful death. Recently, a small child...
On behalf of The Waffenschmidt Law Firm, LLC | Aug 23, 2018 | Wrongful Death
Pennsylvania residents were horrified when they learned of a tragic accident at Manitowoc Crane company several months ago. Though initial reports did not contain much detail, the company confirmed that a crane fell and three worker deaths resulted. The incident...
On behalf of The Waffenschmidt Law Firm, LLC | Aug 9, 2018 | Wrongful Death
Pennsylvania parents would probably agree that one of their biggest fears is receiving the news that their child has been killed. The death of a child is always tragic and can be especially hard to cope with if the circumstances indicate an adult is responsible for a...
