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Posts in 2020

Jun 16, 2020¿Puede Demandar si Contrae COVID-19 en el Trabajo?

A principios de mayo, la familia de un trabajador de una planta de procesamiento de carne presentó una demanda contra l...

Jun 11, 2020Lawsuits Involving Nursing Homes Spike During COVID-19

The current COVID-19 pandemic has brought public health issues, economic issues, and even legal trouble for many. Lawsuits involving PPP loan...

Jun 9, 2020What is the Penalty for Not Wearing a Face Mask in Pennsylvania?

It was at the end of April that Governor Tom Wolf enacted a mandatory face mask law that required anyone enterin...

Jun 2, 2020What is the Definition of Robbery in Pennsylvania?

In late May, Pennsylvania State Police were called to a general store in Porter Township. After hearing the security alarm, ...

May 27, 2020Is Carjacking Different than Auto Theft?

In early March, the Bethlehem police were asking for the public’s help in finding a suspect that had carjacked an SUV...

May 26, 2020Do You Have Rights if You Are a Passenger in a Car Crash?

At the end of February, a man was criminally charged with a DUI-by-marijuana after he lost control of his vehicle an...

May 21, 2020A Recent Murder Case in PA Focuses on Little Known Legal Doctrine

Many people are aware that the police are not allowed to search most areas, with the exception of vehicles, without ...

May 18, 2020How Daylight Savings Contributes to More Car Accidents

It has not been that long since daylight savings time started once again and everyone in Pennsylvania set their clocks on...

May 12, 2020What to Do After a Slip and Fall Accident

When you fall in a store, hospital, restaurant, or anywhere else, there is a good chance that you will feel embarrasse...

May 8, 2020Divorce in the Era of Covid-19

If you are going through a In many counties with electronic filing, it is still possible to start a divorce cas...

May 7, 2020Pranksters May Face Criminal Charges for Threatening to Spread Coronavirus

Over the past few weeks, the warnings of coronavirus have been near constant, and the media has been flooded with way...

May 5, 2020People Hurt by an Intoxicated Person May be Able to Sue Under the State’s Dram Shop Laws

There are a number of consequences that can come from having too much to drink at a bar or other establishment...

Apr 30, 2020Pennsylvania Courts, Our Office, Your Case and COVID-19

Governor Wolf has declared that while law offices remain generally closed, lawyers and staff may access physical offices as necessary t...

Apr 28, 2020The World Today Looks Nothing Like it Did Just a Few Short Months Ago

The world today looks nothing like it did just a few short months ago. It goes without saying that so muc...

Apr 27, 2020Attorney van der Veen’s Podcast Appearance Featured in The Legal Intelligencer

Attorney van der Veen was featured on the VoiceAmerica – Live Internet Talk Radio podcast, “Is There Really Truth & Justice fo...

Apr 26, 2020Did Your Business Suffer Losses Due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Shutdown? Here are Four Things to Know About Business Interruption Insurance

In an effort to control the deadly Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf ordered the closure of all non-life-sustaining businesses...

Apr 23, 2020Have You Been Exposed to COVID-19 While Working?

This information is especially important to essential workers. Have you been exposed to COVID-19 while on the job as a first-responder...

Apr 21, 2020The Importance of an Estate Plan During Covid-19

The number of corona virus cases continues to rise on a daily basis. Especially for those persons in the most vulnerabl...

Apr 1, 2020Is Assisted Suicide Legal in Pennsylvania?

Recently, The Washington Times ran a story of some of the most notable cases involving a caregiver killing their patients. On...

Mar 31, 2020What is the Law on Clearing Snow from Your Car in Pennsylvania?

Pennsylvania is known for getting hit with some pretty hard snowstorms in the winter. As temperatures drop, snow and ice star...

Mar 27, 2020Will Business Interruption Insurance Cover Losses Related to Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Pennsylvania?

In response to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has taken strict action in an effort to limit th...

Mar 26, 2020Are There Defenses to Theft in Pennsylvania?

A Pennsylvania man was sentenced in late January for stealing electronics, mainly Apple products, from a Target store. The man, Akba...

Mar 23, 2020Important Safety Tips for Winter Driving

Although it happened approximately one month ago, few people in Pennsylvania have forgotten about the 30-vehicle pileup on Interstate 80 i...

Mar 20, 2020Defective Drugs Cause Serious Harm, and Patients can Seek Compensation

In late January, United States District Judge Wendy Beetlestone of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania allowed a lawsuit against drug manufacturer...

Mar 18, 2020In Pennsylvania, Strangulation Charges are Still All Too Common

A top executive at Erie Insurance, Bradley Postema, has been charged with strangulation after allegedly choking and assaulting a woman h...

Mar 17, 2020Are Property Owners Required to Clear Snow and Ice in Pennsylvania?

The Supreme Court in New Jersey has recently overturned a decision in a slip and fall case that rested on th...

Mar 12, 2020Your Options After a Hit-and-Run Car Accident

In Pennsylvania, leaving the scene of a car accident is a very serious offense, and may come with criminal sentences fo...

Feb 13, 2020What Makes a Strong Personal Injury Case?

After an accident, victims are dealing with severe injuries, often cannot return to work, and have a mountain of medical bills...

Feb 11, 2020Common Questions About Wrongful Death Claims

In December the family of a cardiologist’s patient was awarded $6.3 million in a wrongful death lawsuit. A jury made thi...

Feb 6, 2020Can You Use Force to Protect Your Home in Pennsylvania?

Just after midnight on Christmas Eve, a man was awoken by strange noises. With gun in hand, the man went t...

Feb 3, 2020Is There a Statute of Limitations on Murder in Pennsylvania?

Recently, a Pennsylvania man, made headlines when he admitted to killing his wife 40 years ago. The woman, was killed i...

Jan 28, 2020Number of DUIs Down this New Year’s, but Some Drivers Still Need a Defense

It was not long in the days following New Year’s Eve that Pennsylvania State Police released data regarding the amount o...

Jan 24, 2020What Does the Law Say About Animal Cruelty in Pennsylvania?

Animal cruelty is now a federal offense, but two teenagers in Pennsylvania are facing state charges after they posted a vide...

Jan 22, 2020Does a Recall Protect Manufacturers from Product Liability Claims?

Recently Almark Foods issued a recall for its hard-boiled egg products that were sold by major food retailers, including Kroger, Trade...

Jan 16, 2020What are Third Party Claims for Workplace Injuries?

In early November, a federal court dismissed a case against a lift manufacturer. The lawsuit was filed by family members o...

Jan 14, 2020The Problem with Treating Opioid Overdoses as Homicides

There is a troubling trend in Pennsylvania. The opioid epidemic has spiraled out of control in the commonwealth, as it ha...

Jan 9, 2020Who can File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit in Pennsylvania?

A 56-year-old man was working on his front-loader at his home when the hydraulic unit at the front of the machin...

Jan 7, 2020What is Considered Endangering the Welfare of Children?

A 39-year-old mother has been charged with endangering the welfare of children after co-sleeping with her child. The mom smoked marijuan...

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