Drunk drivers are menaces to all who share the roadway with them. When a Pennsylvania driver who is intoxicated at the wheel causes a collision that results in a fatality, immediate family members of a decedent may seek financial recovery for documented losses by...
Year: 2020
How are parental rights terminated in Pennsylvania?
A legal parent to a child has both rights and responsibilities to the minor. While parents have the right to determine how the child will be educated, what religion they will be a part of and what type of medical care they will receive, they also have a huge amount of...
Factors to take into account when sorting out a child custody schedule with your ex
One of the hardest parts about splitting up with your child's other parent is brokering a visitation or child custody schedule with them. You two must understand that even though you may be bitter about your romantic relationship not working out, you shouldn't let...
Wrongful death claims often filed after incidents like this
A Pennsylvania community is in mourning after a tragedy that occurred on a recent Tuesday morning. The incident is a stark reminder that life is unpredictable. Families are often devastated when they unexpectedly lose a loved one to a motor vehicle collision. Just...
Is a prenuptial agreement right for you?
Prenuptial agreements can be a good idea if you are getting married to someone and have many assets or just want to protect them against your own debts. It can also be a good idea to have a prenuptial agreement if they are heavily in debt or have many assets of their...
Department worker injured by wayward vehicle collision
Not all Pennsylvania collisions happen on the roadways. In fact, parking lots can be high-risk areas for motor vehicle accidents, as well. A parking lot in front of a Christmas Tree Shop in Lackawanna County became the scene of a sudden and unexpected crash on a...
Vacations with the kids following divorce: What you should know
Vacation time can be great for bonding with your children. It is a chance to spend uninterrupted time together, far from the distractions and routines of everyday life such as homework, sports matches and work. Vacations become even more important after a divorce,...
Pennsylvania collision results in several fatalities
Anyone who frequently navigates Pennsylvania I-81 South understands what a dangerous stretch of highway it can be. The average motorist may encounter numerous lines of tractor-trailers traveling at high speeds at any given time. Road conditions and traffic patterns on...
What are the options for living arrangements do you have during divorce?
If you have ever asked divorcing friends what it is like still living together under the same roof, they will usually tell you it is awkward. If your home is palatial, you and your spouse may be able to spread out to opposite ends of the building and avoid each other....
Construction worker wins personal injury case
Many Pennsylvania workers are employed in the construction industry, which ranks high on most lists for risk of workplace accidents. A construction worker in another state suffered a catastrophic injury on the job and filed a product liability claim. The jury recently...