Posts in 2021

Dec 30, 2021FAQs About Premises Liability Claims
A toddler was recently injured at a popular houseware store after she hit her head on a sink in the publi...
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Dec 28, 2021Things You Need To Know If Charged With A Drug DUI
A Pennsylvania driver is currently facing charges for a drug DUI. His neighbor had pulled him out of a burning ca...
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Dec 23, 2021A Landmark Case Provides Greater Protection From Vehicle Searches
It was once generally known that a police officer could search a vehicle on the roadside if they had probable caus...
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Dec 21, 2021Four Signs Of A Distracted Driver
Any type of distracted driving is dangerous, and considered an act of negligence if the distracted motorist causes an accident. Whe...
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Dec 15, 2021How Are Car Accident Claims Different When Minors Are Involved?
September 25, 2021 marked the end of Child Passenger Safety Week in Pennsylvania and as part of the campaign, one mothe...
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Dec 14, 2021FAQs About Pennsylvania’s Gun Laws
Recently, a man was arrested after police searched his home and found thousands of dollars in cash, different drugs, and severa...
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Dec 9, 2021What Is The Difference Between A Survival Action And A Wrongful Death Claim?
Recently, the Pennsylvania Superior Court overturned a lower court verdict that stated a $10 million award in a wrongful death cas...
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Dec 7, 2021Why Were There More Murders In Pennsylvania In 2020?
Pennsylvania usually has a slightly higher murder rate than anywhere else in the country. It comes as no surprise then tha...
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Dec 1, 2021Is Self-Defense A Defense To Murder?
A man was recently charged with murder after an altercation outside of sports bar in which he shot a man. Th...
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Nov 30, 2021Why Hire A Car Accident Lawyer After A Crash?
Car accidents are always scary and unfortunately, you will face a great deal of uncertainty even after the crash. You ma...
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Nov 24, 2021Safety Tips For Pedestrians
Pedestrians are placed at the greatest risk of being hit by a vehicle when they try to cross streets. On Halloween...
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Nov 23, 2021Five Defenses To Domestic Violence Allegations
October is Domestic Violence Awareness month. The purpose of this month is to mourn those that have been lost to abuse...
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Nov 17, 2021How To Prove A Slip And Fall Case
Recently, a man filed a lawsuit after claiming that he tripped and fell over a raised electrical outlet in a medica...
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Nov 16, 2021State Senator Is Trying To Expand The Castle Doctrine In Pennsylvania
Recently, State Senator Pat Stefano introduced legislation to expand the Castle Doctrine law in Pennsylvania. The Castle Doctrine, also known a...
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Oct 28, 2021Accused Of Retail Theft? Here Is What To Do Now
Recently, a woman was charged with retail theft after being accused of stealing over $400 from a Target department store. Sh...
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Oct 26, 2021FAQs About Slip And Falls In Pennsylvania
Slip and fall accidents are extremely common in Pennsylvania. When they occur as a result of the property owner’s negligence, victim...
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Oct 21, 2021What Is Unlawful Contact With A Minor In Pennsylvania?
A tragic story emerged out of Falls Township recently, in which a teacher was facing several charges after assaulting a student...
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Oct 19, 2021What Are The Most Common Medical Errors?
Medical malpractice is much more common than people think. Medical malpractice occurs any time a doctor or other healthcare professional doe...
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Oct 14, 2021What Are The Penalties For Identity Theft In Pennsylvania?
The number of cases involving identity theft have increased over the past weeks and months in Pennsylvania. From August 26 t...
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Oct 12, 2021Questions To Ask A Personal Injury Lawyer Before Hiring Them
If you have been in an accident and sustained serious injuries, you may be able to file a claim against th...
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Oct 7, 2021What Are The Penalties For Armed Robbery In Pennsylvania?
On September 6, a man entered a home in Chester County, grabbed the woman inside by the throat and threatened he...
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Oct 5, 2021Defenses To Dog Bite Claims In Pennsylvania
A celebrity dog trainer is in the middle of a lawsuit in which a promising young gymnast is claiming his do...
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Sep 16, 2021A Look At Pennsylvania’s Drug Paraphernalia Laws
Recently, two Pennsylvanian men were charged with multiple offenses during a traffic stop. The driver was arrested for driving under th...
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Sep 14, 2021Why Are Truck Accidents So Much More Dangerous Than Car Accidents?
Recently, the Pennsylvania State Supreme Court turned over a lower court’s sentence for a truck driver charged with vehicular manslaughter. Th...
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Sep 9, 2021What Are The Arson Laws In Pennsylvania?
Recently, a Bethlehem man was sentenced to life in prison with no chance of parole for killing a woman and he...
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Sep 7, 2021Who Is Liable For Lead Exposure?
Thousands of homes in Pennsylvania contain lead and when children are exposed to it, either during their early years or eve...
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Sep 2, 2021What To Know If You Have Been Charged With A Summary Offense
Recently, a man was arrested on charges of domestic violence at a self-storage facility in Evans City. Inside a storage uni...
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Aug 31, 2021Can You Hold Roommates Responsible For Dog Bites?
tragic story emerged out of Miller Township recently, in which a 60-year-old woman was mauled to death by three pitbull terriers...
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Aug 26, 2021Understanding The Crime Of Perjury In Pennsylvania
Recently, a grand jury decided that three former homicide detectives from Philadelphia should face criminal charges of perjury for their testimon...
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Aug 24, 2021Why You Should Never Sign An Arbitration Agreement With A Nursing Home
Recently, the Pennsylvania Superior Court vacated a lower court’s decision to send a nursing home dispute to arbitration. The case involve...
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Aug 18, 2021How To Ensure Your Pool Is Safe This Summer
While pools do offer a refreshing way to cool off when you want to beat the heat, they also pose ...
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Aug 17, 2021Are There Defenses To DUIs In Pennsylvania?
No one ever wants to hear a police siren and see the flashing lights in their rearview mirror while they ar...
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Aug 12, 2021Recovering Damages For A Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic brain injuries, commonly referred to as TBIs, are very common after car accidents, workplace accidents, and slip and falls. Despit...
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Aug 10, 2021FAQs About Megan’s Law
Recently, a Lock Haven man was charged and now faces up to 34 years in prison for posing as a 19-year-ol...
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Aug 5, 2021Everything You Should Know About Bicycle Laws In Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania is open for business once again, and people are starting to emerge from their homes and continue on with ...
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Aug 3, 2021What Is Sexual Assault In Pennsylvania?
Recently, a man was arrested after sexually assaulting a woman in the bathroom of a super market in York Township. Th...
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Jul 29, 2021Common Mistakes to Avoid in Your Personal Injury Claim
Car accidents, medical malpractice, and slip and falls are just a few ways in which innocent accident victims become hurt ever...
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Jul 26, 2021Is Abandonment A Defense To Burglary?
Recently, a man pleaded guilty to third-degree burglary after it was found that he broke into an empty home. After th...
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Jul 22, 2021Understanding Punitive Damages In Pennsylvania
After an accident, many people know that they can file a claim against the negligent party to recover damages such a...
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Jul 15, 2021Proposed Bill Would Make It Harder For Students And More To Claim Damages Related To COVID-19
Recently, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed House Bill 605. Although it is not law just yet, it poses many problem...
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Jul 13, 2021There Are Defenses To Fleeing A Police Officer
Recently, Pennsylvania State Police announced they have found the vehicle an 18-year-old allegedly used to hit a trooper in Lancaster Count...
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Jul 8, 2021The Different Degrees Of Kidnapping In Pennsylvania
The Pennsylvania police have been searching for a man accused of kidnapping and rape since the beginning of May. It wa...
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Jul 6, 2021Common Questions About Personal Injury Law in Pennsylvania
If you have been hurt and you think it was due to someone else’s negligence, you have a lot of questions...
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Jul 1, 2021Four Common Questions About Stalking In Pennsylvania
Police in the Philadelphia area have been searching for a man wanted in three sexual assaults over the past week. Recently...
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Jun 30, 2021The Importance Of Seeking Medical Attention After An Accident
Recently, a Pennsylvania man was in his horse drawn buggy when it was struck by a driver that had a bloo...
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Jun 28, 2021Can You Use Self-Defense In Pennsylvania?
Recently, a man was found not guilty of criminal homicide. The man was involved in a marijuana deal that ended i...
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Jun 23, 2021How To Report Nursing Home Abuse In Pennsylvania
Federal and state law both outline many rights and protections for nursing home residents. Under Pennsylvania’s Adult Protective Services Act, al...
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Jun 22, 2021As DUIs Decrease, Here Are Three Things You Need To Know About The Law
When the pandemic first began in early 2020, it was thought there may be fewer car accidents in total, and eve...
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Jun 17, 2021Debunking Common Myths Surrounding Dog Bites
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the number of postal service workers that have become the victims of dog bite...
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Jun 10, 2021Are Passengers Ever Liable For Car Accidents?
Imagine this. You are driving down the road headed for a night out with your friends. On the way to you...
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