Each day, numerous people are stopped by law enforcement throughout Pennsylvania on suspicion of driving under the influence. If convicted of drunk driving in the state, you could face significant penalties, including jail time, fines or the mandatory installation of...
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Do injuries related to happy hour qualify for workers’ comp?
Happy hour in Pennsylvania could be an opportunity to head over to a bar or restaurant with your coworkers for some camaraderie and to celebrate a successful job-related event. It might also be a chance for you to network and build contacts that may help you in your...
Determining “work environment” may be complicated
At Worth, Magee & Fisher, P.C., in Pennsylvania, we often hear questions from workers who wonder if the costs associated with their injuries will be covered by workers’ compensation benefits. If you have suffered an injury, but you were not at the office at the...
The three levels of DUI in Pennsylvania
Like others in Pennsylvania, you may know that the state takes a tiered approach to driving under the influence charges. What you may not understand, however, is how that affects you if you are arrested for drunk driving in the state. At Worth, Magee & Fisher,...
What is an ignition interlock device?
In certain instances, the state of Pennsylvania requires individuals convicted of DUI offenses to install an ignition interlock device in their car. According to PennDOT, DUI offenders who had extremely high blood alcohol levels at the time of their arrest are...
What can I do if the other parent cannot pay child support?
There are many parents in Pennsylvania who owe back child support or who are not current on child support payments. Many of these parents do not want to be in this situation but due to circumstances, they fell behind in payments or are unable to afford payments. Being...
Probate made simple
The probate process remains a mystery to many individuals. Some may believe it only occurs when someone dies without a will. However, in some states, such as Pennsylvania, probate is necessary even with a will. Even knowing this, the thought of having to go to court...