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Posts in 2022

Dec 7, 2022When are Tire Blowouts Most Common?

Most drivers aren't aware that tire blowout season begins mid-May and can typically last through the beginning of October. As th...

Nov 7, 2022What Should I Know About Defective Tires?

Tires are a vital part of your vehicle, so it's essential to ensure they are best equipped for safety. Tires wit...

Oct 13, 2022How to Be More Visible While Trick or Treating

Between picking a fun, creative costume to wear or binge-eating your favorite candy, it's hard to decide what the best par...

Sep 23, 2022Trump Impeachment Lawyer Michael T. van der Veen joins the Trump Organization’s trial team in Manhattan D.A. Case

Philadelphia (Sept. 23, 2022) – Trump Payroll Corp d/b/a The Trump Organization has filed a motion to allow the entry o...

Aug 29, 2022Justice For Fanta: Government Officials Must Stop Hiding The Truth

The family of Fanta Bility appreciates the overwhelmingly sympathetic response as they marked the first anniversary of Fanta’s killing today. Ther...

Aug 1, 2022Summertime Safety Tips for Motorcyclists

Warmer weather tends to encourage motorcycle owners to go out for more joy rides and enjoy the fresh air. This mean...

Aug 1, 2022National Traffic Safety Awareness Month Ways to SupportIn Need of Legal Assistance or Representation After a Car Accident?

This month is National Traffic Awareness Month, and van der Veen, Hartshorn, Levin & Lindheim encourages everyone to familiarize themselves wit...

Jul 25, 2022Are There Dangers Associated with Driving in the Summer?

Summer's fun also comes with a heightened need for vehicle safety. According to the In warmer temperatures, many weather-related change...

Jul 25, 2022DUIs During SummerHow to Celebrate Safely & Avoid DUIs

Drunk drivers are more likely to be on the roads with increased backyard barbecues, cookouts, fireworks, and holiday celebrations. According t...

Jul 25, 2022Why Do Motor Vehicle Accidents Occur More Frequently In the Summer?Get Help

Although summertime weather can bring lots of fun and spontaneous road trips, it also comes with an increased risk of unexpecte...

Jul 21, 2022The Dangers of Lying on Dating Sites

In this age of “swiping” left or right, technology has done much to simplify the “dating scene.” Websites designed to brin...

May 24, 2022How Are Wrongful Death Settlements Distributed?

The disappearance of Gabby Petito, followed by the discovery of her death, made headlines around the country and in fact, th...

May 19, 2022Differentiating Between Residential And Commercial Burglary

There has recently been a string of burglaries in Montgomery County. The suspects have not been found by police and i...

May 17, 2022How Long Does A Wrongful Death Lawsuit Take?

In 2016, a young woman sadly took her own life while attending a college in Philadelphia. Approximately two years later, he...

May 12, 2022Mistakes To Avoid When Filing A Wrongful Death Lawsuit

Recently, a federal judge dismissed a wrongful death lawsuit against the Bureau of Indian Affairs and a Native American Tribe. Withi...

May 10, 2022Making Bomb Threats Is Not A Prank, It Is A Serious Crime

The police in West Lampeter Township are looking for a man who robbed a local bank in mid-March. The man visite...

May 5, 2022Michael T. van der Veen 2022 Finalist for Attorney of the Year

The Legal Intelligencer announced their Michael T. van der Veen, van der Veen, Hartshorn, Levin & Lindheim...

May 5, 2022What Does The Prosecution Have To Prove For Drug Distribution Resulting In Death?

The opioid epidemic continues to rage throughout Pennsylvania, and across the entire country. According to the CDC, fatal overdoses due t...

May 3, 2022Claiming Compensation After A Hit And Run Accident

Hit-and-run accidents are some of the worst seen on the road. A 23-year-old man was recently killed by a hit-and-run drive...

Apr 28, 2022Carjacking Can Result In Decades In Prison

A Philadelphia man was recently convicted to 11 years in prison for carjacking and armed robbery in the city. The sentenc...

Apr 26, 2022Can You Recover Compensation When Another Dog Attacks Your Dog?

Dog bites are very common in Pennsylvania, but it is not always humans who are the victim. Perhaps even more commo...

Apr 19, 2022Four Things To Know About Statutory Sexual Assault In Pennsylvania

Recently, a man from Nanticoke was arrested for several child sex crimes, including multiple felony counts of statutory sexual assault. O...

Apr 14, 2022Stealing A Pet: Kidnapping Or Theft?

A couple was recently the victim of two separate thefts that occurred on consecutive days. The first theft occurred on Januar...

Apr 12, 2022Amazon Will Now Cover Portion Of Customers’ Injuries From Defective Products

The debate has existed almost as long as Amazon itself. When consumers purchase goods from the mega online shopping site an...

Apr 7, 2022Dental Malpractice is Medical Malpractice

Just as people visit doctors to treat and prevent many different medical issues, they also visit dentists to protect their ora...

Apr 7, 2022Destructive Devices

Destructive devices that appeared to be pipe bombs were recently sent to CNN headquarters, as well as the homes of Bil...

Apr 7, 2022Pennsylvania Doctor Charged with Deaths of Opioid Overdose of Five Patients

On December 21, 2017, federal prosecutors in Harrisburg, PA announced a Pennsylvania doctor has been charged with the deaths of fiv...

Apr 7, 2022Pennsylvania Dog Bite Law

In Pennsylvania, dog owners are held strictly liable for injuries caused by their animals, so if you or your child wer...

Apr 7, 2022Differences Between Rape and Sexual Assault in Pennsylvania

In late March, a man from Lancaster County was arrested for the rape and sexual assault of a girl in Berk...

Apr 7, 2022Melvin Prince Johnakin Suit Supports Candidate Rights

van der Veen, Hartshorn, Levin & Lindheim has filed a suit against the state of Pennsylvania on behalf of Melvin Princ...

Apr 7, 2022Liability for Youth Concussions

In 2011, the Pennsylvania legislature passed The Safety in Youth Sports Act, which was primarily aimed at decreasing the number o...

Apr 7, 2022New Bill Would Require Implementation of Risk Assessment Analysis When Setting Bail

Last month, Senator Camera Bartolotta reported plans to introduce a law, known as Tierne’s Law, which would give judges more option...

Apr 7, 2022Can You Sue Governments In Pennsylvania?

Recently, the bridge in Pittsburgh collapsed while carrying a Port Authority bus and several vehicles. After the collapse, the bus wa...

Apr 7, 2022Michael van der Veen provides legal commentary for KYW 1060 AM Philadelphia News Radio

The two women whose lawsuit has resulted in the resignation of Philadelphia’s police commissioner have reached an agreement on one aspec...

Apr 7, 2022Organized Retail Theft is Increasing Around the Country

When people think of retail theft, they typically think of teenagers that steal from stores. However, as law enforcement agencies aroun...

Apr 7, 2022Law Day 2021

Our attorneys, our paralegals, and our entire staff conducted a free legal clinic in the Olney section of North Philadelphia a...

Apr 6, 2022Victims of Crime May be Able to Sue Over Negligent Security

On November 4, a fight broke out in a McDonald’s. The fight began when a man started making disparaging comments abou...

Apr 5, 2022The Penalties For Theft Of A Motor Vehicle Are Harsh In Pennsylvania

At the end of January, a local Police Department released a statement saying they are searching for a trailer that wa...

Apr 5, 2022Cyberbullying on the Rise

Criminal Prosecutions Targeting a Rise in Cyberbullying Make Representation by Premier Philadelphia Criminal Defense Lawyers Essential The world has certainly change...

Apr 5, 2022Collecting Compensation for Broken Glass

Although most people associate broken bones and whiplash with car accident injuries, in reality, some of the most dangerous injuries face...

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Mar 31, 2022What Are The Most Common Types Of Pedestrian Accidents In Pennsylvania?

Recently, a pedestrian was struck as she was crossing a street in downtown Scranton. The woman was hit near an intersectio...

Mar 28, 2022What Does It Mean To Have A Conviction Set Aside In Pennsylvania?

Recently, a man had his conviction set aside for a murder he was accused of committing in 1990. He was charge...

Mar 24, 2022What Is Indecent Exposure In Pennsylvania?

Local police are currently searching for a man who exposed himself in public. In early February, the unknown man entered ...

Mar 22, 2022What Evidence Do You Need When Filing A Wrongful Death Claim?

Last year, a cinematographer was tragically killed on the set of a movie. The male star was holding the gun that kille...

Mar 17, 2022Understanding Robbery In Pennsylvania: There Is More Than One Type

Recently, a couple was returning to their vehicle after leaving a bar in Philadelphia, when they were robbed at gun poin...

Mar 15, 2022Misconceptions About Slip And Fall Cases In Pennsylvania

For the second time, Montgomery County apartment owners have denied liability in a slip and fall accident that caused the deat...

Mar 10, 2022Three Common Myths About Product Liability Claims

An Arizona man is suing a Pennsylvania-based ladder manufacturer after he fell off a ladder and sustained serious injuries to hi...

Mar 8, 2022Understanding The Defense Of Insanity In Pennsylvania

Recently, a woman was sentenced to life in prison without the chance of parole for killing her two children. The wome...

Mar 3, 2022Hate Crimes and COVID-19

COVID-19 has forced everyone to shelter in place, stay at home, and avoid interaction with others. While this has helped t...

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