You may hear it all the time on television–do you need a personal injury lawyer? Well, what is a personal injury? All injuries are to someone’s person. What exactly are they asking? If you have been injured, physically or psychologically, … Read More
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The importance of meeting with clients to review discovery
Discovery in cases provides each side with the opportunity to ask questions (called Interrogatories) and request specific information (called Request for Production of Documents) so that counsel can properly evaluate the case to come up with an amicable resolution. Each … Read More
Remembering September 11, 2001
September 11, 2017 marks the 16th anniversary of one of the most tragic events in United States history. On September 11, 2001, 19 Al Qaeda terrorists carried out a plot to bring carnage and suffering to the American people. Two … Read More
SEATBELTS ON SCHOOL BUSES — IT IS LONG OVERDUE
Isn’t it time that Pennsylvania becomes one of the states that requires seatbelts in all school buses? Surprisingly, Federal law only requires seatbelts in school buses that weigh less than 10,000 pounds. Historically, regulators have opposed seatbelt mandates on larger school buses. … Read More
The President and the Power to Pardon
As it’s been discussed in the news lately, an overview of the Constitutional Power to Pardon seems timely. The U.S. Constitution provides: “The President. . . Shall have Power to grant Reprieves and Pardons for Offences against the United States, … Read More
Cash Benefits for Amputation and Permanent Loss Injuries on the Job
The Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act provides for the payment of cash benefits to an injured work who loses (amputation) or suffers permanent loss of use of certain members of the body. The payments are made at a scheduled number of … Read More
Facebook Discovery in Civil Litigation
The constant use of Facebook and other social media sites has become a prominent issue in civil litigation over the last five (5) to eight (8) years. Things that you may think are private may well turn out to be … Read More
Car Trouble
Always be sure to move your disabled vehicle to a safe location and far enough off the shoulder of the road to ensure personal safety. I know it may sound trivial, but we should all have a small emergency kit … Read More
Don’t Let Road Rage Ruin Your Summer Road Trip
Nearly every driver has experienced it one way or another–road rage! Road rage is driving in an aggressive or hostile manner. While its natural to feel some level of anger or frustration when someone cuts you off; pushes their way … Read More
What You Need to Know About Auto Insurance
The most important decision you make when choosing auto insurance is whether or not you want full tort or limited tort. Even though limited tort is less costly, this decision can impact how much money, if any, you will be … Read More