Posts in 2022
- Dec 7When 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...VIEW ARTICLE
- Nov 7What 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...VIEW ARTICLE
- Oct 13How to Be More Visible While Trick or TreatingBetween picking a fun, creative costume to wear or binge-eating your favorite candy, it's hard to decide what the best par...VIEW ARTICLE
- Sep 23Trump Impeachment Lawyer Michael T. van der Veen joins the Trump Organization’s trial team in Manhattan D.A. CasePhiladelphia (Sept. 23, 2022) – Trump Payroll Corp d/b/a The Trump Organization has filed a motion to allow the entry o...VIEW ARTICLE
- Aug 29Justice For Fanta: Government Officials Must Stop Hiding The TruthThe family of Fanta Bility appreciates the overwhelmingly sympathetic response as they marked the first anniversary of Fanta’s killing today. Ther...VIEW ARTICLE
- Aug 1Summertime Safety Tips for MotorcyclistsWarmer weather tends to encourage motorcycle owners to go out for more joy rides and enjoy the fresh air. This mean...VIEW ARTICLE
- Aug 1National 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 and Levin encourages everyone to familiarize themselves with ne...VIEW ARTICLE
- Jul 25Are 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...VIEW ARTICLE
- Jul 25DUIs During SummerHow to Celebrate Safely & Avoid DUIsDrunk drivers are more likely to be on the roads with increased backyard barbecues, cookouts, fireworks, and holiday celebrations. According t...VIEW ARTICLE
- Jul 25Why Do Motor Vehicle Accidents Occur More Frequently In the Summer?Get HelpAlthough summertime weather can bring lots of fun and spontaneous road trips, it also comes with an increased risk of unexpecte...VIEW ARTICLE
- Jul 21The Dangers of Lying on Dating SitesIn this age of “swiping” left or right, technology has done much to simplify the “dating scene.” Websites designed to brin...VIEW ARTICLE
- May 24How 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...VIEW ARTICLE
- May 19Differentiating Between Residential And Commercial BurglaryThere has recently been a string of burglaries in Montgomery County. The suspects have not been found by police and i...VIEW ARTICLE
- May 17How 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...VIEW ARTICLE
- May 12Mistakes To Avoid When Filing A Wrongful Death LawsuitRecently, a federal judge dismissed a wrongful death lawsuit against the Bureau of Indian Affairs and a Native American Tribe. Withi...VIEW ARTICLE
- May 10Making Bomb Threats Is Not A Prank, It Is A Serious CrimeThe police in West Lampeter Township are looking for a man who robbed a local bank in mid-March. The man visite...VIEW ARTICLE
- May 5What 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...VIEW ARTICLE
- May 5Michael T. van der Veen 2022 Finalist for Attorney of the YearThe Legal Intelligencer announced their Michael T. van der Veen, van der Veen, Hartshorn and Levin...VIEW ARTICLE
- May 3Claiming Compensation After A Hit And Run AccidentHit-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...VIEW ARTICLE
- Apr 28Carjacking Can Result In Decades In PrisonA Philadelphia man was recently convicted to 11 years in prison for carjacking and armed robbery in the city. The sentenc...VIEW ARTICLE
- Apr 26Can 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...VIEW ARTICLE
- Apr 19Four Things To Know About Statutory Sexual Assault In PennsylvaniaRecently, a man from Nanticoke was arrested for several child sex crimes, including multiple felony counts of statutory sexual assault. O...VIEW ARTICLE
- Apr 14Stealing 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...VIEW ARTICLE
- Apr 12Amazon Will Now Cover Portion Of Customers’ Injuries From Defective ProductsThe debate has existed almost as long as Amazon itself. When consumers purchase goods from the mega online shopping site an...VIEW ARTICLE
- Apr 7Liability for Youth ConcussionsIn 2011, the Pennsylvania legislature passed The Safety in Youth Sports Act, which was primarily aimed at decreasing the number o...VIEW ARTICLE
- Apr 7Can 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...VIEW ARTICLE
- Apr 7Organized Retail Theft is Increasing Around the CountryWhen people think of retail theft, they typically think of teenagers that steal from stores. However, as law enforcement agencies aroun...VIEW ARTICLE
- Apr 7Michael van der Veen provides legal commentary for KYW 1060 AM Philadelphia News RadioThe two women whose lawsuit has resulted in the resignation of Philadelphia’s police commissioner have reached an agreement on one aspec...VIEW ARTICLE
- Apr 7Dental Malpractice is Medical MalpracticeJust as people visit doctors to treat and prevent many different medical issues, they also visit dentists to protect their ora...VIEW ARTICLE
- Apr 7Melvin Prince Johnakin Suit Supports Candidate Rightsvan der Veen, Hartshorn and Levin has filed a suit against the state of Pennsylvania on behalf of Melvin Prince Johnaki...VIEW ARTICLE
- Apr 7Pennsylvania Doctor Charged with Deaths of Opioid Overdose of Five PatientsOn December 21, 2017, federal prosecutors in Harrisburg, PA announced a Pennsylvania doctor has been charged with the deaths of fiv...VIEW ARTICLE
- Apr 7Differences Between Rape and Sexual Assault in PennsylvaniaIn late March, a man from Lancaster County was arrested for the rape and sexual assault of a girl in Berk...VIEW ARTICLE
- Apr 7Law Day 2021Our attorneys, our paralegals, and our entire staff conducted a free legal clinic in the Olney section of North Philadelphia a...VIEW ARTICLE
- Apr 7Destructive DevicesDestructive devices that appeared to be pipe bombs were recently sent to CNN headquarters, as well as the homes of Bil...VIEW ARTICLE
- Apr 7New Bill Would Require Implementation of Risk Assessment Analysis When Setting BailLast month, Senator Camera Bartolotta reported plans to introduce a law, known as Tierne’s Law, which would give judges more option...VIEW ARTICLE
- Apr 7Pennsylvania Dog Bite LawIn Pennsylvania, dog owners are held strictly liable for injuries caused by their animals, so if you or your child wer...VIEW ARTICLE
- Apr 6Victims of Crime May be Able to Sue Over Negligent SecurityOn November 4, a fight broke out in a McDonald’s. The fight began when a man started making disparaging comments abou...VIEW ARTICLE
- Apr 5Cyberbullying on the RiseCriminal Prosecutions Targeting a Rise in Cyberbullying Make Representation by Premier Philadelphia Criminal Defense Lawyers Essential The world has certainly change...VIEW ARTICLE
- Apr 5The Penalties For Theft Of A Motor Vehicle Are Harsh In PennsylvaniaAt the end of January, a local Police Department released a statement saying they are searching for a trailer that wa...VIEW ARTICLE
- Apr 5Collecting Compensation for Broken GlassAlthough most people associate broken bones and whiplash with car accident injuries, in reality, some of the most dangerous injuries face...VIEW ARTICLE
- Mar 31What 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...VIEW ARTICLE
- Mar 28What 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...VIEW ARTICLE
- Mar 24What 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 ...VIEW ARTICLE
- Mar 22What 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...VIEW ARTICLE
- Mar 17Understanding Robbery In Pennsylvania: There Is More Than One TypeRecently, a couple was returning to their vehicle after leaving a bar in Philadelphia, when they were robbed at gun poin...VIEW ARTICLE
- Mar 15Misconceptions About Slip And Fall Cases In PennsylvaniaFor the second time, Montgomery County apartment owners have denied liability in a slip and fall accident that caused the deat...VIEW ARTICLE
- Mar 10Three Common Myths About Product Liability ClaimsAn Arizona man is suing a Pennsylvania-based ladder manufacturer after he fell off a ladder and sustained serious injuries to hi...VIEW ARTICLE
When are Tire Blowouts Most Common?
What Should I Know About Defective Tires?
How to Be More Visible While Trick or Treating
Trump Impeachment Lawyer Michael T. van der Veen joins the Trump Organization’s trial team in Manhattan D.A. Case
Justice For Fanta: Government Officials Must Stop Hiding The Truth
Summertime Safety Tips for Motorcyclists
National Traffic Safety Awareness Month Ways to SupportIn Need of Legal Assistance or Representation After a Car Accident?
Are There Dangers Associated with Driving in the Summer?
DUIs During SummerHow to Celebrate Safely & Avoid DUIs
Why Do Motor Vehicle Accidents Occur More Frequently In the Summer?Get Help
The Dangers of Lying on Dating Sites
How Are Wrongful Death Settlements Distributed?
Differentiating Between Residential And Commercial Burglary
How Long Does A Wrongful Death Lawsuit Take?
Mistakes To Avoid When Filing A Wrongful Death Lawsuit
Making Bomb Threats Is Not A Prank, It Is A Serious Crime
What Does The Prosecution Have To Prove For Drug Distribution Resulting In Death?
Michael T. van der Veen 2022 Finalist for Attorney of the Year
Claiming Compensation After A Hit And Run Accident
Carjacking Can Result In Decades In Prison
Can You Recover Compensation When Another Dog Attacks Your Dog?
Four Things To Know About Statutory Sexual Assault In Pennsylvania
Stealing A Pet: Kidnapping Or Theft?
Amazon Will Now Cover Portion Of Customers’ Injuries From Defective Products
Liability for Youth Concussions
Can You Sue Governments In Pennsylvania?
Organized Retail Theft is Increasing Around the Country
Michael van der Veen provides legal commentary for KYW 1060 AM Philadelphia News Radio
Dental Malpractice is Medical Malpractice
Melvin Prince Johnakin Suit Supports Candidate Rights
Pennsylvania Doctor Charged with Deaths of Opioid Overdose of Five Patients
Differences Between Rape and Sexual Assault in Pennsylvania
Law Day 2021
Destructive Devices
New Bill Would Require Implementation of Risk Assessment Analysis When Setting Bail
Pennsylvania Dog Bite Law
Victims of Crime May be Able to Sue Over Negligent Security
Cyberbullying on the Rise
The Penalties For Theft Of A Motor Vehicle Are Harsh In Pennsylvania
Collecting Compensation for Broken Glass
What Are The Most Common Types Of Pedestrian Accidents In Pennsylvania?
What Does It Mean To Have A Conviction Set Aside In Pennsylvania?
What Is Indecent Exposure In Pennsylvania?
What Evidence Do You Need When Filing A Wrongful Death Claim?
Understanding Robbery In Pennsylvania: There Is More Than One Type
Misconceptions About Slip And Fall Cases In Pennsylvania
Three Common Myths About Product Liability Claims