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6 In 10 Adults Fear Passing Trucks

The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety has issued a study that demonstrates 60% of drivers in the United States feel less safe driving past large commercial trucks than they do when passing other cars. The AAA survey found: A. 28% … Read More

Car Accidents & Truck Accidents & Holiday Travel

Thanksgiving is always one of the most traveled holidays in America.  More traffic can mean more car accidents and truck accidents.  First, you need to rest before you travel.  In this way, your reaction to other car accidents or truck … Read More

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Trucking Accidents & More-WIW

It’s that time of year again, more trucks on the road for Holiday needs.  Unfortunately, this increase in truck traffic can result in more trucking accidents.  There are demands on the trucks to make more deliveries and sometimes, there are … Read More

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Car Accidents and More-What Is Walk In Wednesday?

It can be difficult to know if you should contact a lawyer.  You were hurt in a car accident or truck accident or even at work, but does that mean you should see a lawyer?  Maybe even though you were … Read More

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What is Personal Injury?

You may hear it all the time on television–do you need a personal injury lawyer?  Well, what is a personal injury?  All injuries are to someone’s person. What exactly are they asking? If you have been injured, physically or psychologically, … Read More

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The importance of meeting with clients to review discovery

Discovery in cases provides each side with the opportunity to ask questions (called Interrogatories) and request specific information (called Request for Production of Documents) so that counsel can properly evaluate the case to come up with an amicable resolution.  Each … Read More

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Remembering September 11, 2001

September 11, 2017 marks the 16th anniversary of one of the most tragic events in United States history.  On September 11, 2001, 19 Al Qaeda terrorists carried out a plot to bring carnage and suffering to the American people.  Two … Read More

SEATBELTS ON SCHOOL BUSES — IT IS LONG OVERDUE

Isn’t it time that Pennsylvania becomes one of the states that requires  seatbelts in all school buses?  Surprisingly, Federal law only requires seatbelts in school buses that weigh less than 10,000 pounds. Historically, regulators have opposed seatbelt mandates on larger school buses. … Read More

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The President and the Power to Pardon

As it’s been discussed in the news lately, an overview of the Constitutional Power to Pardon seems timely. The U.S. Constitution provides: “The President. . . Shall have Power to grant Reprieves and Pardons for Offences against the United States, … Read More

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Cash Benefits for Amputation and Permanent Loss Injuries on the Job

The Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act provides for the payment of cash benefits to an injured work who loses (amputation) or suffers permanent loss of use of certain members of the body.  The payments are made at a scheduled number of … Read More