On behalf of The Waffenschmidt Law Firm, LLC | Jul 2, 2020 | Wrongful Death
The dangers of drinking and driving are well publicized in an attempt to prevent people from making the decision to drive under the influence. Despite these efforts, people in Pennsylvania and across the country continue to get behind the wheel while intoxicated....
On behalf of The Waffenschmidt Law Firm, LLC | May 27, 2020 | Wrongful Death
The loss of a family member is an event for which few people are truly ever prepared. While the emotional consequences of such a loss are obvious, many families in Pennsylvania also suffer a significant financial loss as well. Depending on the circumstances of the...
On behalf of The Waffenschmidt Law Firm, LLC | Mar 23, 2020 | Wrongful Death
Pennsylvania law has two ways of holding someone accountable for another person’s death. Charges in criminal court might find them guilty and sentence them, while a lawsuit in civil court might also (or instead) hold them liable for paying damages. Was the death of...
On behalf of The Waffenschmidt Law Firm, LLC | Mar 23, 2020 | Wrongful Death
The loss of a loved one is hard enough emotionally, but the economic impact can make the loss even harder to face on a day-to-day basis. However, when the death appears to be the result of someone’s incompetence, carelessness or cruelty, peace without justice can seem...
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...
| 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...
