Being accused of stealing someone’s property can be a frightening experience. Many people are aware of the seriousness of theft charges and the consequences that could result from a conviction. This makes having a good defense imperative so you do not lose a...
While attending a recent conference in a hotel in Pennsylvania, you sustained harm. Could the hotel staff bear responsibility for your injuries? Chron explores levels of disregard common in hotels, resorts and clubs. Determine whether the facility owed you a duty of...
If you suffered a work-related injury, your time away from the job may amplify your desire to go back. Depending on the severity of your injury, you may require help as you work your way back. As part of your workers' compensation benefits, your employer may have a...
If you already have an estate plan in place, you may be better off than many Americans. Almost half of adults age 55 and over do not even have a simple will. However, revisiting your estate plan regularly is just as important as creating one in the first place. While...
Divorce is painful for everyone involved, no matter how you cut it. It will leave a lasting impact on you, your ex-partner and your child as well. Of course, as parents, you want to limit the pain your child faces. But how can you do that? Is there a right way to tell...
Going through the criminal law system is confusing for the uninitiated. Many people have heard the terms “felony” and “misdemeanor” before, but actually do not know the difference between them. It is common knowledge that felonies are more serious than misdemeanors,...
When a co-parent tries to alienate you from your child, this is parental alienation. Many courts consider it an abusive behavior. Because of its abusive nature, children who suffer through it often develop parental alienation syndrome (PAS). What is PAS, exactly? How...
A work injury can cause you to question your ability to return to your former job responsibilities. You may feel anxious wondering if the same injury could happen again, or anguish over a lack of confidence after your experience. With waning motivation, the...
Pennsylvania calls its probate court Orphans' Court. Currently, it exists as a division of the Court of Common Pleas rather than as a separate entity. Like other states, the commonwealth possesses specific regulations concerning inheritance. There are key facts those...
If you injure your head in a car crash or other catastrophic event, you could sustain a traumatic brain injury. The Mayo Clinic explains that a TBI occurs when you hit your head, or something hits it, with such force that your neck and head jerk violently back and...
