Paralegal Dies of Injuries from Being Hit by Bicyclist
A 40-year-old paralegal died after apparently being hit by a bicyclist in Center City, Philadelphia earlier in October. According to an article on Philly.com, the Center City law firm where the man worked has offered a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person who struck the paralegal.
The man was taken to a nearby hospital on October 15, after police picked him up near the intersection of 16th and Locust. He was found on the street, bleeding from severe head injuries. The article said that he was put into a medically induced coma to prevent further brain swelling.
At first, police reported the incident as a transport to the hospital. They later learned that several people in the area heard a loud noise, then saw two men on the ground, one of whom had been riding a bicycle and apparently crashed into the paralegal. Witnesses told police that the cyclist then fled the scene.
The bicyclist should be held both criminally and civilly responsible for the death of this male paralegal. The family of any victim who dies in Pennsylvania due to someone’s negligence would be well advised to seek the advice of an experienced Philadelphia wrongful death attorney.
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.
The amount that can be claimed and the heirs who are allowed to file a Pennsylvania wrongful death lawsuit can vary widely depending on jurisdiction. In addition, statutes of limitation may come into play that limit the time a family has to file a wrongful death lawsuit. For these reasons and due to the complexity of these cases, 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.
Source article: http://www.philly.com/philly/news/breaking/20091026_Paralegal_hit_by_bicyclist_dies_of_injuries.html
