What To Do If You’re Pulled Over By Police in PA
If you are ever driving a vehicle in the state of Pennsylvania and find yourself being pulled over by a police officer, you must know your rights. You must also be aware of how you should act in such a sensitive situation. There are any number of instances that can lead to a police officer […]
Motorcycle Accidents: What You Need to Know
The weather is finally warmer, so people will finally be getting out on their motorcycles for the season. Every year, we get a lot of calls from motorcyclists who have been injured. They all have one thing in common: Their motorcycle accidents were caused by someone in a car who was not paying attention. Motorcyclists […]
Personal Injuries: How Much Is My Case Worth?
Lately I have been seeing this question a lot. I subscribe to a number of sites that allow the general public to ask legal questions. It seems that a lot of people have been getting hurt and the first question they have is, “How much is my injury worth?” Personal injuries are very personal and […]
Divorce in Pennsylvania
To file for divorce in Pennsylvania, at least one of the spouses must have lived in the Commonwealth for at least the past six months. How long does it take to get a divorce in Pennsylvania? That depends on whether you and your spouse both want the divorce, and on how closely you can agree […]
Are Businesses Responsible for Shoveling Their Own Sidewalks?
Q. Are business owners legally responsible for shoveling the sidewalks around their shops or offices? Yes, absolutely. Business owners are responsible for the state of sidewalks around their properties, and that’s especially true in the instance of a severe weather event, such as a snow storm. Q. What are business owners expected to do? Business […]
When Torts and Crimes Meet
When a person injures you the law calls it a “tort.” When a person breaks a law created by the legislature it is called a crime. Most people who are harmed or injured when a crime is committed don’t realize that a tort has also been committed. Because of this, you have the ability to […]
Documenting the Damage After an Auto Accident
Okay, the auto accident is over … now what? If you’re like most people, you’ll want to get the car repaired as soon as possible. All you can think of is to get a tow truck and get the car to a repair shop. Unfortunately, by doing only this, you will have denied an investigator […]
Should I call the police following a collision?
YES! Witnesses often leave the scene of a collision once they find out that no one was hurt. As such it will often come down to your word against the other driver as to the cause of the collision. Each driver blames the other in which case the Court won’t know who to believe if […]
