If you are recovering from a recent collision with a car, chances are that you tell doctors, employers and your friends and family that you were in a car accident. This is the phrase most people use when they describe this devastating event. However, your injuries...
Year: 2017
What you need to know if you are sentenced to probation
No one wants to spend time in jail or prison, and minimizing any period of incarceration if you are convicted of a criminal offense can be your top priority. Receiving probation in lieu of jail time can therefore come as a considerable relief to anyone in this...
Is all my property eligible for division in my divorce?
One of the first things people start worrying about after filing for divorce is how the divorce will affect them financially. This is understandable, as the financial toll of dividing assets can prove to be considerable, especially if there is a lot of money and...
Protect yourself if you are falsely arrested
Too many people make assumptions about the criminal justice system that ultimately jeopardize their rights and freedom. For instance, people often assume that if they are arrested for something they didn't do, all they will have to do is tell their side of the story...
Parents: Talk to your teens about the consequences of assault
Fall is just around the corner, and that means you could be preparing to send your teen away to college. This can be the perfect opportunity to talk to your child about the risks of college-related crimes, like sexual assault. As discussed in this article from The...
At least 1 injured in turnpike crash over weekend
After a car accident on the westbound lanes of the Pennsylvania Turnpike over the weekend, those westbound lanes had to be closed as emergency responders arrived on the scene and investigated the crash. A 51-year-old woman was injured in the crash, however the extent...
Were you injured at a music festival or concert?
It's summertime, which means that we are in full swing of music festival season. While the opportunity to see many of your favorite artists in one place (and hopefully discover some new favorites) is an amazing feature of the festival experience, these events also...
Beware of spinal cord injuries after a car crash
Many types of injuries are possible when you are involved in a car crash. Some, such as spinal cord injuries, are potentially life-long conditions. It is imperative that you understand these points if your loved one has an injured spinal cord. Not all spinal cord...
Drug possession: What you need to do to defend yourself
You didn't know there were drugs in your possession. You took your friends out for the evening in your vehicle, and one of them must have left a bag of drugs behind. You're not an addict, and you don't take drugs yourself, but the amount that was left on the passenger...
3 causes of summer car crashes
Summer is here, and that means more people will be on the roads in Pennsylvania. There are beautiful, scenic routes to enjoy, and those heading from the Canadian border to the south or from New England to the Midwest have to pass through the state in most cases. As a...