What Could a DUI in PA Cost You?
There’s a lot you can do with $10,000. You could travel, invest in property, remodel part of your home or buy a decent used car. It’s not change-your-life money, but for most of us, it’s a figure large enough for us to take notice. It’s also the average cost for a DUI arrest in PA, […]
Penalties for First DUI Arrest in PA
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs: it’s one of the most irresponsible actions you can take as a motorist. Not only can it lead to losing your driver’s license, steep fines, or even serious jail time—it can also lead to the loss of life. But you don’t need us to tell you any […]
Smartphones Are a Great Tool After a Car Accident
At any given moment, there are roughly 660,000 people across the country using a cellphone or other electronic device while driving. That’s according to the U.S. Department of Transportation, which records distracted driving statistics at the website Distraction.gov. According to those figures, 38 percent of all distracted driving fatalities involved a motorist using a cellphone. […]
Commonly Asked Questions About Wrongful Death Lawsuits
The unexpected death of a loved one is always a terrible experience. If the death happened due to negligence, misconduct, or even an intentional action, it can be even more unsettling still. In legal parlance, this is a situation that’s known as “wrongful death.” If a family member of yours has met his or her […]
Clear Your Sidewalk and Avoid Slip and Fall Injuries
Wintry weather can be delightful…when you don’t have to deal with it. But when you’re an adult, snowy weather is mostly just a headache. While your kids are off sledding or building snow men, you’re digging out your car or making sure your pipes don’t freeze. And then there’s your sidewalk. Keeping it clear after […]
When Do I Need A Personal Injury Lawyer?
If you’ve been involved in an auto accident, a work-related injury, a fall in a public or private place, or if you’ve been exposed to an injury or disease as a result of exposure to asbestos, you may be wondering if you need to hire a personal injury lawyer, or if you should attempt to […]
What are the Factors That Determine Child Support Payments?
The Unthinkable has Happened After meeting your soul mate, joining together in the union of marriage, and then further cementing that union with the birth of a child, you’ve both decided that your relationship has deteriorated to the point where it simply can’t be saved. You’re both ready to move forward with your lives, and […]
Don’t Represent Yourself in a PA Divorce Case
“A man who is his own lawyer has a fool for a client.” It’s an old adage, a clever way of saying “It’s usually a bad idea to represent yourself in court.” It can even apply to lawyers. Take the story of Anthony Zappin, a Manhattan lawyer who represented himself in his divorce case. According […]
3 Ways to Tell if Your Custody Agreement is a Good Fit
The end of a marriage is never easy, especially when children are part of the equation. The best you can do is to make sure things as painless as possible for you and your children. Writing on The Huffington Post, attorney Bari Zell Weinberger listed three questions parents should ask to tell if their custody […]
This Court Ruling Could Impact PA Gun Owners
During the last week of June, the news was dominated by U.S. Supreme Court rulings on marriage equality, fair housing and health care. But another decision handed down at the state level has important implications for Pennsylvania gun owners and municipalities that are looking to enact gun control laws. On June 25, the Pennsylvania Commonwealth […]
