University of Utah Settles Suit Over Deadly Pennsylvania Crash
The University of Utah has settled a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the families of seven Chinese scholars killed in a 2003 van rollover auto accident in Pennsylvania.
According to an article, State officials agreed to pay nearly $500,000 to the plaintiffs, including three men injured in the crash.
In April 2003, the crash occurred in Pennsylvania during the Chinese delegation’s trip in the U.S., which the university organized. It involved a cross-country road trip from Utah.
The suit sought at least $3.5 million in damages, and claimed the university acted negligently by contracting with an unlicensed travel business in New York, which in turn hired an unqualified van driver.
When needless death such as this one occurs due to negligence of another party, wrongful death lawsuits can be filed. In these lawsuits, the decedent’s heirs sue the negligent party or parties for damages related to the loss of life and their own pain and suffering. It is recommended that families who think their family member’s death was wrongful first contact a wrongful death attorney for a case assessment. If the case is valid, the attorney can help investigate the claim, gather evidence, represent them in court, and collect the compensation they deserve.
The attorneys at Cherry, Fieger, and Marciano understand the devastating impact a Pennsylvania wrongful death can have on a family. They can help you find justice and compensation for your loved one’s death. Your case consultation with one of the skilled Philadelphia wrongful death attorneys is free of charge and completely confidential.
