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- Feb 24Deadlines To Know If You Have Been In A Car AccidentWinter is here in Philadelphia and the next few weeks or months will bring snow, ice, sleet, and other weather condition...VIEW ARTICLE
- Feb 22How Will A Domestic Violence Conviction Affect My Future?Recently, a man was charged with domestic violence after a child custody dispute in which his child and another victim becam...VIEW ARTICLE
- Feb 17Three Important Aspects Of Premises Liability ClaimsIn March of 2019, a woman was injured in a popular big box store. The woman had entered the store t...VIEW ARTICLE
- Feb 15What Is Armed Robbery?In mid December, three men walked into a Philadelphia gas station and held up the employee working there with a gun...VIEW ARTICLE
- Feb 10When Can You Sue For Falling On Snow Or Ice?Every winter, personal injury lawyers throughout Philadelphia are asked if an accident victim can sue property owners after they have falle...VIEW ARTICLE
- Feb 8Mail Fraud Is One Of The Most Common Federal OffensesRecently, five men from the Bronx were charged with mail fraud by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District o...VIEW ARTICLE
- Jan 25Case 2:21-cv-05172-HB AMERICAN FEDERATION OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES COUNCIL OF PRISON LOCALS 33 et al v. AHUJA et al ComplaintCOMPLAINT The Plaintiffs, by their counsel van der Veen, Hartshorn, Levin & Lindheim, through Bruce L. Castor, Jr. are seeking damage...VIEW ARTICLE
- Jan 25What To Do At A Traffic StopEarly in November, a Pennsylvania man was pulled over in Delaware for a routine traffic stop for having illegal tinted windows...VIEW ARTICLE
- Jan 25Case 2:21-cv-05172-HB AMERICAN FEDERATION OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES COUNCIL OF PRISON LOCALS 33 et al v. AHUJA et al Memorandum in Support of Motion for Preliminary InjunctionMEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT OF MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION The Plaintiffs, by their counsel van der Veen, Hartshorn, Levin & Lindheim, throug...VIEW ARTICLE
- Jan 25Case 2:21-cv-05172-HB AMERICAN FEDERATION OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES COUNCIL OF PRISON LOCALS 33 et al v. AHUJA et al Motion for Preliminary InjunctionMOTION FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION Plaintiffs respectfully move this Court for an order under Rule 65 of the Federal Rules of Civi...VIEW ARTICLE
- Jan 20FAQs About Pennsylvania’s Dram Shop LawsA man was recently injured while inside a pub and is now suing the establishment as well as the individual tha...VIEW ARTICLE
- Jan 18Defenses To Parental Kidnapping In PennsylvaniaRecently, a man held a woman up at gunpoint, stole her vehicle, and kidnapped the woman’s two children. The man i...VIEW ARTICLE
- Jan 13What Happens If You Receive Stolen Property In Pennsylvania?Two men were recently arrested after being approached by police in a convenience store parking lot in Northeast Philadelphia. Police approache...VIEW ARTICLE
- Jan 11Four Defenses To Medical Malpractice ClaimsA man is suing a hospital because they sent his mother away from the facility after she visited the emergency room...VIEW ARTICLE
- Jan 6Car Accident FAQs In PennsylvaniaThe time after a car crash is confusing, and you will be left with many questions. It is crucial that yo...VIEW ARTICLE
- Dec 30FAQs About Premises Liability ClaimsA toddler was recently injured at a popular houseware store after she hit her head on a sink in the publi...VIEW ARTICLE
- Dec 28Things You Need To Know If Charged With A Drug DUIA Pennsylvania driver is currently facing charges for a drug DUI. His neighbor had pulled him out of a burning ca...VIEW ARTICLE
- Dec 23A Landmark Case Provides Greater Protection From Vehicle SearchesIt was once generally known that a police officer could search a vehicle on the roadside if they had probable caus...VIEW ARTICLE
- Dec 21Four Signs Of A Distracted DriverAny type of distracted driving is dangerous, and considered an act of negligence if the distracted motorist causes an accident. Whe...VIEW ARTICLE
- Dec 15How 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...VIEW ARTICLE
- Dec 14FAQs About Pennsylvania’s Gun LawsRecently, a man was arrested after police searched his home and found thousands of dollars in cash, different drugs, and severa...VIEW ARTICLE
- Dec 9What 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...VIEW ARTICLE
- Dec 7Why 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...VIEW ARTICLE
- Dec 1Is 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...VIEW ARTICLE
- Nov 30Why 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...VIEW ARTICLE
- Nov 24Safety Tips For PedestriansPedestrians are placed at the greatest risk of being hit by a vehicle when they try to cross streets. On Halloween...VIEW ARTICLE
- Nov 23Five Defenses To Domestic Violence AllegationsOctober is Domestic Violence Awareness month. The purpose of this month is to mourn those that have been lost to abuse...VIEW ARTICLE
- Nov 17How To Prove A Slip And Fall CaseRecently, a man filed a lawsuit after claiming that he tripped and fell over a raised electrical outlet in a medica...VIEW ARTICLE
- Nov 16State Senator Is Trying To Expand The Castle Doctrine In PennsylvaniaRecently, State Senator Pat Stefano introduced legislation to expand the Castle Doctrine law in Pennsylvania. The Castle Doctrine, also known a...VIEW ARTICLE
- Oct 28Accused Of Retail Theft? Here Is What To Do NowRecently, a woman was charged with retail theft after being accused of stealing over $400 from a Target department store. Sh...VIEW ARTICLE
- Oct 26FAQs About Slip And Falls In PennsylvaniaSlip and fall accidents are extremely common in Pennsylvania. When they occur as a result of the property owner’s negligence, victim...VIEW ARTICLE
- Oct 21What 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...VIEW ARTICLE
- Oct 19What 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...VIEW ARTICLE
- Oct 14What 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...VIEW ARTICLE
- Oct 12Questions To Ask A Personal Injury Lawyer Before Hiring ThemIf you have been in an accident and sustained serious injuries, you may be able to file a claim against th...VIEW ARTICLE
- Oct 7What 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...VIEW ARTICLE
- Oct 5Defenses To Dog Bite Claims In PennsylvaniaA celebrity dog trainer is in the middle of a lawsuit in which a promising young gymnast is claiming his do...VIEW ARTICLE
- Sep 16A Look At Pennsylvania’s Drug Paraphernalia LawsRecently, two Pennsylvanian men were charged with multiple offenses during a traffic stop. The driver was arrested for driving under th...VIEW ARTICLE
- Sep 14Why 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...VIEW ARTICLE
- Sep 9What 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...VIEW ARTICLE
- Sep 7Who 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...VIEW ARTICLE
- Sep 2What To Know If You Have Been Charged With A Summary OffenseRecently, a man was arrested on charges of domestic violence at a self-storage facility in Evans City. Inside a storage uni...VIEW ARTICLE
- Aug 31Can 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...VIEW ARTICLE
- Aug 26Understanding The Crime Of Perjury In PennsylvaniaRecently, a grand jury decided that three former homicide detectives from Philadelphia should face criminal charges of perjury for their testimon...VIEW ARTICLE
- Aug 24Why You Should Never Sign An Arbitration Agreement With A Nursing HomeRecently, the Pennsylvania Superior Court vacated a lower court’s decision to send a nursing home dispute to arbitration. The case involve...VIEW ARTICLE
- Aug 18How To Ensure Your Pool Is Safe This SummerWhile pools do offer a refreshing way to cool off when you want to beat the heat, they also pose ...VIEW ARTICLE
- Aug 17Are 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...VIEW ARTICLE
- Aug 12Recovering Damages For A Traumatic Brain InjuryTraumatic brain injuries, commonly referred to as TBIs, are very common after car accidents, workplace accidents, and slip and falls. Despit...VIEW ARTICLE
Deadlines To Know If You Have Been In A Car Accident
How Will A Domestic Violence Conviction Affect My Future?
Three Important Aspects Of Premises Liability Claims
What Is Armed Robbery?
When Can You Sue For Falling On Snow Or Ice?
Mail Fraud Is One Of The Most Common Federal Offenses
Case 2:21-cv-05172-HB AMERICAN FEDERATION OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES COUNCIL OF PRISON LOCALS 33 et al v. AHUJA et al Complaint
What To Do At A Traffic Stop
Case 2:21-cv-05172-HB AMERICAN FEDERATION OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES COUNCIL OF PRISON LOCALS 33 et al v. AHUJA et al Memorandum in Support of Motion for Preliminary Injunction
Case 2:21-cv-05172-HB AMERICAN FEDERATION OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES COUNCIL OF PRISON LOCALS 33 et al v. AHUJA et al Motion for Preliminary Injunction
FAQs About Pennsylvania’s Dram Shop Laws
Defenses To Parental Kidnapping In Pennsylvania
What Happens If You Receive Stolen Property In Pennsylvania?
Four Defenses To Medical Malpractice Claims
Car Accident FAQs In Pennsylvania
FAQs About Premises Liability Claims
Things You Need To Know If Charged With A Drug DUI
A Landmark Case Provides Greater Protection From Vehicle Searches
Four Signs Of A Distracted Driver
How Are Car Accident Claims Different When Minors Are Involved?
FAQs About Pennsylvania’s Gun Laws
What Is The Difference Between A Survival Action And A Wrongful Death Claim?
Why Were There More Murders In Pennsylvania In 2020?
Is Self-Defense A Defense To Murder?
Why Hire A Car Accident Lawyer After A Crash?
Safety Tips For Pedestrians
Five Defenses To Domestic Violence Allegations
How To Prove A Slip And Fall Case
State Senator Is Trying To Expand The Castle Doctrine In Pennsylvania
Accused Of Retail Theft? Here Is What To Do Now
FAQs About Slip And Falls In Pennsylvania
What Is Unlawful Contact With A Minor In Pennsylvania?
What Are The Most Common Medical Errors?
What Are The Penalties For Identity Theft In Pennsylvania?
Questions To Ask A Personal Injury Lawyer Before Hiring Them
What Are The Penalties For Armed Robbery In Pennsylvania?
Defenses To Dog Bite Claims In Pennsylvania
A Look At Pennsylvania’s Drug Paraphernalia Laws
Why Are Truck Accidents So Much More Dangerous Than Car Accidents?
What Are The Arson Laws In Pennsylvania?
Who Is Liable For Lead Exposure?
What To Know If You Have Been Charged With A Summary Offense
Can You Hold Roommates Responsible For Dog Bites?
Understanding The Crime Of Perjury In Pennsylvania
Why You Should Never Sign An Arbitration Agreement With A Nursing Home
How To Ensure Your Pool Is Safe This Summer
Are There Defenses To DUIs In Pennsylvania?
Recovering Damages For A Traumatic Brain Injury