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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...

Dec 30, 2019Tips for Dealing with the Insurance Company After a Crash

After a car accident, you will likely have to deal with an insurance company. It’s important to remember that the negligen...

Dec 29, 2019Need a Pardon? They’re Easier to Get From Governor Tom Wolf

Before Governor Tom Wolf took office, it was very difficult to get a pardon in Pennsylvania. The process took four years...

Dec 19, 2019Pennsylvania Supreme Court to Determine if Megan’s Law is Constitutional

Pennsylvania, along with all other states comply with Megan’s Law, a federal law. Recently however, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court has starte...

Dec 18, 2019AAA Finds Pedestrian Detection Systems Don’t Work

Manufacturers are making their vehicles a little safer every day. With blind spot detection systems, rear-view cameras, and more, safety feature...

Dec 12, 2019Things to Know if You’ve Been Charged with Domestic Violence

In West Manheim Township, a mother was shot in the head and killed in the early hours of the morning whil...

Dec 10, 2019Product Liability FAQs

Bayer, one of the biggest names in the pharmaceutical world, is being sued by a number of plaintiffs for their defectiv...

Dec 5, 2019When do Drug Charges Become Federal?

Recently a Pennsylvania woman was sentenced to 77 months to be served in a United States federal prison for selling heroin...

Dec 3, 2019Who Pays for a Rental Car After an Accident?

Car accidents are not only frightening and confusing, they’re also inconvenient. Even if you do not sustain serious injuries as ...

Nov 20, 2019Can Police Search Your Phone Without a Warrant?

Nearly everyone today has a mobile phone they carry with them. Generally speaking, these are usually newer phones that allow yo...

Nov 19, 2019When is a Hospital-Acquired Infection Medical Malpractice?

Patients visit a hospital when they are sick and need treatment to get better. Unfortunately, that doesn’t always happen. Sometimes ...

Nov 14, 2019How and When to Use Police Reports in Your Car Accident Case

After you’ve been in a car accident and are trying to secure compensation from your own insurance company or another driver’s...

Nov 13, 2019How to Challenge a Breath Test Result

You’ve been pulled over for a DUI and have just taken the breath test. The officer informs you that you hav...

Oct 29, 2019The Risk of Using Social Media After an Accident

Everyone is on social media these days, and it’s what many turn to when something happens in their lives. This i...

Oct 24, 2019Understanding the Crime of Forgery in Pennsylvania

On August 14, 2019, a woman was arrested for attempting to cash a forged check at Midland States Bank. Now, sh...

Oct 22, 2019Medical Diagnostic Errors are Medical Malpractice

When people are sick, they visit a doctor and place a lot of trust in that physician. Patients believe that th...

Oct 16, 2019How Long Will Your Personal Injury Case Take?

No one relishes the thought of fighting with insurance companies or negligent parties for weeks, months, or sometimes even years. However...

Oct 8, 2019Are E-Commerce Websites Liable for Injuries Involving Third-Party Products?

A recent case involving a Pennsylvania woman has many talking about the state’s product liability laws and how they apply t...

Sep 18, 2019Is Theft from a Motor Vehicle Burglary in Pennsylvania?

In early July a jack hammer was stolen from a truck. The jack hammer was valued at $190. It’s unknown i...

Sep 16, 2019Is There a Difference Between Motorcycle Insurance and Car Insurance in Pennsylvania?

In Pennsylvania, all motorists, including those on a motorcycle, are required to have proper insurance. This insurance can provide compensation fo...

Sep 12, 2019Common Causes of Motorcycle Accidents

Pennsylvania is a motorcycling state, and now is the time of year when enthusiasts love to hop on their bike an...

Sep 10, 2019What is Aggravated Indecent Assault in Pennsylvania?

In the middle of July 2019, a Pennsylvania man was arrested in New Jersey for allegedly raping a girl repeatedly nea...

Sep 4, 2019Kidnapping is a Serious Crime in Pennsylvania

Timothy Nelson pled guilty to kidnapping a young girl 20 years ago. Also facing charges of sexual assault, Nelson will likel...

Sep 3, 2019Do You Need Uninsured Motorist Coverage in Pennsylvania?

According to the Insurance Information Institute, approximately 13 percent of drivers in the United States do not have proper insurance o...

Aug 30, 2019What is the Limited Threshold in Pennsylvania?

The laws on car accidents and auto insurance in Pennsylvania are extremely complex. When purchasing insurance, a person may choose t...

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