Seeing headlights coming toward you on the interstate is certainly unnerving, as you immediately know that someone is driving the wrong direction. Unfortunately, many people who get involved in these accidents do not even have the time to think about that. The crashes...
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Common workers’ comp myths: Fault matters
There are many myths about workers’ comp, and they unfortunately lead to mistakes that can compromise someone’s ability to get the compensation that they deserve. Because workplace injuries are so common and can have such a detrimental impact on your financial future,...
What if the driver who hits you doesn’t have insurance?
The obligation to carry insurance is part of why vehicle ownership in Pennsylvania can be expensive for working-class adults and new drivers. People pay quite a bit to protect themselves against the liability that arises after a motor vehicle collision. When someone...
3 times you may challenge the results of a field sobriety test
The evidence most people think of when they consider drunk driving charges will be chemical test results. Many police officers have chemical breath test units in their vehicles that they can use to determine someone's blood alcohol concentration (BAC) following a...
3 happy hour mistakes that could lead to a DUI charge
The promise of half an hour of quiet time by yourself might be the only thing motivating you during the second part of your day at work. You have a habit of stopping off a happy hour to enjoy a drink or two after a long day at work. Generally, as long as you are...
Strategies to avoid a holiday assault charge
Families can be great – but they can also get under your skin like nobody else. Family dynamics, when they include some long-standing rivalries or unresolved issues, can make your celebratory dinner tense. Maybe your brother has always felt it necessary to verbally...
Are holiday workers covered by workers’ compensation in PA?
Retail stores – whether they’re big chains or not – rely on the unusual uptick in shopping around the holiday season to stay in the black, financially. To handle all those extra shoppers, they often hire a lot of seasonal help. That can be a problem, however, for...
Can the police arrest you for a DUI when your driving is fine?
Every year, thousands of drivers in Pennsylvania get arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) infractions. They drink or consume mind-altering drugs before driving and then face jail time, fines and the loss of their driver's licenses as a result. Often, those...
Does your medical condition qualify for SSDI benefits?
If you are like many working adults, you probably ignored your symptoms at first because you thought they would clear up in a few days. Eventually, you had to see a doctor, who diagnosed you with a very serious medical condition. Perhaps you have multiple sclerosis or...
How much will a brain injury from a car crash cost?
Some people realize that they hurt their heads in a car crash right away. They lose consciousness or have blurry vision and a headache at the scene of the collision that make them realize they need medical care. Others may go several days before their symptoms force...