Wrongful Death

Judge postpones wrongful-death trials, cites ‘poisoned’ jury pool

On Behalf of Cohen, Snyder, Eisenberg & Katzenberg, P.A. | Mar 6, 2012 | Wrongful Death

In a recent post we discussed the Metro train crash that killed nine people and injured many more. Seven wrongful-death lawsuits were settled, and the remaining two were to be decided this month. But a U.S. District judge has postponed both trials based on recent news...

Companies accept responsibility in train crash

On Behalf of Cohen, Snyder, Eisenberg & Katzenberg, P.A. | Feb 24, 2012 | Wrongful Death

Several companies took rightful responsibility for their roles in a deadly 2009 train crash that claimed the lives of nine people. The admission of guilt brought to rest seven of nine wrongful death lawsuits stemming from the accident, which left many others...

Mother talks about underage drinking after Maryland teen’s death

On Behalf of Cohen, Snyder, Eisenberg & Katzenberg, P.A. | Feb 22, 2012 | Wrongful Death

A woman whose son died after drinking an alcoholic energy drink says that parents need to be more aware of how their kids are spending their time. The car accident that caused his death happened just after he'd spent the day with friends, drinking a beverage that...

Maryland state trooper who fatally struck pedestrian back on duty

On Behalf of Cohen, Snyder, Eisenberg & Katzenberg, P.A. | Feb 8, 2012 | Wrongful Death

A Maryland State Police trooper who fatally struck an elderly pedestrian last year is back on duty after an investigation into the crash. A state police spokesman said couldn't say whether the trooper has been found guilty of any policy violations, but confirmed that...

Driver sentenced in fatal crash may now face wrongful-death suits

On Behalf of Cohen, Snyder, Eisenberg & Katzenberg, P.A. | Jan 5, 2012 | Car Accidents, Wrongful Death

A 20-year-old Maryland man who fled the scene after a car accident that killed three of his friends has been sentenced to 20 years in prison. With the criminal case complete, the young man could soon find himself the defendant in multiple wrongful death lawsuits, as...

Family of boy killed by falling tree files wrongful death suit

On Behalf of Cohen, Snyder, Eisenberg & Katzenberg, P.A. | Dec 12, 2011 | Wrongful Death

When parents send their children to camp, on school trips or any other organized youth outings where adults are in charge, they have a reasonable expectation that the children will be kept safe from harm. If a child is injured or killed while on the outing, its...