Pennsylvania residents are undoubtedly aware of the dangers in encountering a distracted driver. A person operating a motor vehicle needs to pay strict attention to the road. The temptation of a cellphone and the multitude of uses it has is making it difficult for...
Year: 2018
How much does a surviving spouse get if there is no will?
Pennsylvania residents will often be encouraged to prepare for the future by taking part in comprehensive estate planning. This is to make certain their loved ones are cared for, there is adequate asset protection and there are no problems after their death. However,...
Eight people suffer injuries after bus-truck accident
People in Pittsburgh and the surrounding areas might choose to take public transportation to avoid the inherent problems and concerns with driving. That can include the cost of gas, the need to find parking, the inevitable traffic and more. When taking public...
Can you receive a hardship discharge under Chapter 13?
When Pennsylvania residents consider filing for Chapter 13 bankruptcy, there are several reasons why this can be preferable to a liquidation under Chapter 7, not the least of which is the oft-mentioned and accurate statement that a person can "keep your home" and...
Pedestrian suffers critical injuries when hit by car on sidewalk
Pedestrians in Pittsburgh will know that they need to be vigilant. Given the number of ways in which drivers are distracted nowadays, the simple act of crossing the street can be a dangerous act, even if pedestrians are adhering to all the basic safety rules. However,...
Half of teens ride with distracted drivers and other key facts
You're a parent. You worry about your kids when they're not home. You still think of them, in some ways, as the little toddlers you had to follow around the house. They may be teens now, but your desire to protect them is the same.That's why it is important to know...
Important legal points about a will in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania residents should understand the importance of estate planning. This is true regardless of their financial circumstances. Estate planning should be done whether it is someone who needs substantial asset protection or who simply wants to ensure their...
Six students injured when car hits pedestrians
Drivers are expected to pay close attention to the road. Rush hour in the morning and evening, and after school, are dangerous for pedestrians because there are so many people walking the streets. When there is a pedestrian-auto accident, the pedestrians' lack of...
Commercial truck accident statistics
Pennsylvania residents are understandably mindful when they are sharing the road with a commercial truck. These vehicles are integral to the economy, deliver goods and services and provide jobs. However, when they are on the road, the fear of being in an accident with...
Students checked for injuries after school bus rollover
When parents in Pittsburgh allow their children to ride a school bus, they are putting an inordinate amount of trust in others. While most school buses are driven safely and with vigilance and the bus company makes sure that the drivers are qualified and cautious,...