The American Trucking Association reported that the number of truck operators in Pennsylvania and across the United States exceeds 3.5 million. If you are one of them, then this is for you. Many hours behind the wheel of a big rig takes its toll on your body and mind....
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Handling debt during estate administration
Mourning the loss of a loved one or dear friend is never easy. You might take comfort in the fact that he or she trusted you enough to put you in charge of estate administration, but grief can make it hard to navigate. Unfortunately, there are some who may try to take...
Ways to get compensation after a drunk driving accident
Despite decades of warnings and law enforcement campaigns, motorists in Pennsylvania still too often get behind the wheel while they are drunk or drugged. Sadly, because driving under the influence often leads to serious errors and lapses in judgment, drunk driving...
Know how to minimize the effects of serious car accident injuries
Motor vehicle accidents span the spectrum of severity. Some individuals are able to escape their wrecks with nothing more than a story to tell, while those on the other end of the spectrum suffer catastrophic injuries that affect their brain and/or spinal cord. Those...
People from all walks of life need estate plans
People in Western Pennsylvania of all ages and states of life can benefit from at least some basic estate planning. Far from being a necessity only for the wealthiest people, estate planning actually is critical for a broad cross-section of our region’s population....
Getting started with estate planning
The first steps on planning for your family’s financial future are sometimes the most difficult and may be put off until it is too late. With some guidance and undertaking basic tasks, estate planning is not as difficult and can help assure that your property is...
Who may be legally liable for a truck accident?
It is often noted that truck accidents can result in catastrophic accidents and injuries for victims. The size disparity between commercial trucks, often weighing as much as 80,000 pounds, and passenger vehicles, which typically weigh around 3,000 pounds, can result...
Reasons a claim for workers’ compensation may be denied
This blog recently discussed the important benefits available to injured workers and their families through workers compensation. There are many different requirements and timelines associated with a claim for workers’ compensation that injured workers and their...
Valuable benefits workers’ compensation can provide
When a worker is injured on the job it can greatly impact them and their family members. Additionally, it can threaten their health and livelihood and leave them wondering where to turn. Because of how important they can be, injured workers in Pennsylvania and their...
The administrator may carry the weight of the estate
Handling the estate of a loved one after they pass can be extremely difficult. Even with emotions aside, navigating the process can take a great deal of time and effort. It usually takes roughly 16 months to settle an estate, which can include about 570 hours of...