Failing to Plan is Planning to Fail
“I don’t need a Will right now. I’ll get to it when I’m older.” Is this something that has gone through your mind? If so you are not alone. The majority of peole in the United States do not have en estate plan. They figure that there is always tomorrow; there will be time. That’s […]
Beware of these two traffic rules!
School is fully back in session now. Sadly, drivers are not paying attention. In Pennsylvania, two school zone traffic laws have been cited more than 26,671 times over the past five years (2017-2021). The two most often cited offenses are speeding in a school zone and overtaking or passing a school bus. The penalties are […]
What Do That Mean?
Did a doctor ever give you a diagnosis and you had no idea what it meant? Its frustrating communicating with someone and not knowing what the other is saying. Clients meeting with personal injury attorneys often hear words like “whiplash” or “soft tissue injury.” But what do these mean? To help you, we have put […]
What the Insurance Adjuster Says and What He Means are Two Different Things
If you have been injured and are seeking compensation it will speed things along if you can properly communicate with each other. If you ever have tried to negotiate with an insurance claims adjuster, then you know that (1) claims adjusters are highly skilled negotiators; and (2) claims adjusters speak their own language (or, at […]
A Guide To Dealing With Credit Card Debt
In the United States, credit card use is a common occurrence. The problem? When you find yourself looking at a balance due that is far larger than you can pay off in a couple months. As of March 2019, the Federal Reserve has found that the total credit card debt for Americans is just under […]
How To Cope With the Mental and Emotional Impact of a Physical Injury
A car accident or other traumatic injury-accident can result in an array of physical injuries: deep cuts or bruises; a broken bone; whiplash or another soft-tissue injury. The mental and emotional impact of these injuries, though often overlooked, can be just as debilitating and painful. Fortunately, there are many effective ways to cope with the […]
The Secrets for Successfully Collecting Child Support
As you exit the courthouse, you feel drained but relieved. The judge ordered your child’s other parent to pay you a weekly child support amount calculated according to your state guidelines. Payments begin and you hope they will continue. Is there anything you can do now to increase the chances of keeping the child support […]
Employment Barriers After a Conviction
The collateral consequences of a criminal conviction can last for years and have a detrimental effect on a person’s voting rights; gun rights; immigration status; eligibility for federal assistance programs (e.g., SNAP or federal student financial aid) and more. One of the most significant of these consequences is the negative impact a conviction has on […]
10 Tips For Successfully Completing Probation
You got probation and can breathe a huge sigh of relief now that you know you aren’t going to jail. But don’t forget, you aren’t free yet. Probation comes with conditions that you must meet. If you violate a condition, your probation can be revoked and you can be sentenced to time behind bars. Probation […]
How to Be a Better Business Negotiator
The prospect of negotiating a business deal can make even the most confident among us nervous. You want to make the best deal for the company, but you don’t like confrontation, and you worry that the other side will get the better of you. Sleepless nights are not uncommon. If this sounds familiar, take comfort […]
