When a loved one passes due to someone else’s negligence or wrongful act, Pennsylvania law allows for two potential claims for family members: a wrongful death claim and a survival action. Both types of claims offer compensation for the family of the deceased, but they have different purposes. Let’s break down the difference between a […]
The loss of a loved one is a difficult experience, and when the death results from someone else’s wrongful act, it can be even more challenging. If you are a sibling dealing with this kind of loss, you may want to file a wrongful death lawsuit. Here is what you need to know about the […]
When you lose your beloved family member in a tragic accident caused by someone else’s misconduct, you might find it difficult to go on with your life. The sudden loss of companionship and support can be overwhelming. Without your loved one’s financial contribution to your household’s income, you might also find your family facing immense […]
Losing a loved one is always a tragic experience. Even more so when you lose your loved one suddenly, through the negligence of another person or entity. Not only do you have to deal with the unexpected loss of a lost one, but now you must decide whether or not to press charges against the […]
Students, parents, and Philadelphia residents alike are left stunned following the death of a Temple University student last week. Reports claim that after an attempted robbery went wrong, Sean Collington, a senior at the university, was left dead in a parking lot near campus. Soloff & Zervanos, P.C. is a Philadelphia law firm working around […]
A recent development out of Philadelphia concerns eight men, all of whom were visiting the city to spectate a match between Club América and the Philadelphia Union. The men in question were all enjoying a post-match meal at Pat’s King of Steaks on the south side of the city when the discussion quickly devolved into […]
A wrongful death, someone dying due to someone else’s negligence in authority, is a tragic and completely avoidable event. At Soloff & Zervanos, P.C., our New Jersey wrongful death lawyers want to discuss a wrongful death that occurred here in New Jersey—a vehicle accident that wrecked a family, losing their loved one and main family […]
When you get out and about in the city on foot, like so many people do each day, we know that you take steps to stay safe. However, there is no way you can control the actions of other people around you. Today, we want to share the tragic story of a man who was […]
When American consumers go to the grocery store and purchase food products, they expect those products to be safe for human consumption. They also expect the labels on the products to accurately reflect what’s found inside them. Consumers have the right to expect this due to American consumer product safety laws, which uphold product manufacturers […]
Did your loved one die in a drowning accident? These tragedies often happen to children who might wander into a pool or a lake — and they can happen quickly, in a just a couple of minutes. They also happen to adults — perhaps as the result of a boating accident. Following the death of […]
