Slusser Law Firm Earns $700,000 Wrongful Death Award
September 2, 2016
The Slusser Law Firm announced the settlement of a wrongful death case for the sum of $700,000.
Background
A local man died as the result of an automobile accident that happened when his friend was driving him home. The victim left behind a wife and child, who turned to the Slusser Law Firm for help dealing with the aftermath of this crisis.
Result
Successfully coordinating settlements with several insurance companies, Attorney Christopher B. Slusser coordinated a settlement worth $700,000 to help pay for expenses and care for the minor child who was left without her father.

By Christopher B. Slusser
•
July 24, 2025
Summer’s the season of road trips. The windows are down, the playlists are blasting, and everyone’s ready to hit the road. But more drivers on the highway also means a higher risk of accidents — especially with long drives, distracted drivers, and folks unfamiliar with the area. If your summer road trip takes a wrong turn and you’re in an accident, here’s what you need to know. What causes summer accidents? We see a few common patterns in summer crashes: Fatigue from long hours behind the wheel Speeding or aggressive driving Distracted drivers more focused on the GPS than the road Construction zones and sudden lane shifts Out-of-state drivers unfamiliar with Pennsylvania roads Who’s at fault? That’s where we come in. As auto accident lawyers, we look at everything — road conditions, driver behavior, even vehicle maintenance — to determine liability. And once we’ve done that, we deal with the insurance companies so you don’t have to. Call an attorney you trust If you were injured in a crash, don’t wait . Our team will guide you every step of the way and make sure you’re not taken advantage of. We focus on the legal — you focus on you.