Allentown Legal Blog
Is mediation the right way to handle a divorce?
If you and your spouse are divorcing and cannot agree on the division of your assets and debts, there are alternative ways to negotiate an agreement without having to go to a trial. One of those ways is through mediation. According to DivorceNet, the attorneys who...
Facts about workers’ compensation benefits in Pennsylvania
Workers' compensation insurance functions in much the same way as any other type of insurance policy. The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry explains that the employer is the policyholder, and all employees, including seasonal and part-time workers, have...
How serious are concussive injuries?
Pennsylvanian bicyclists put themselves at risk every time they share the road. If a motor vehicle hits them, they can fall to the ground. Even if they are wearing helmets, concussions are possible due to the sheer force of the crash. Mayo Clinic takes a look at how...
It is never too early to think about estate planning
Peace of mind is important in everyday life. You deal with everything from family relationships to difficult job decisions and do what you can to keep a step ahead of day-to-day stress. However, what about the long term? No one wants to think about what might happen...
What are the current concerns with workplace injuries?
When you think of workplace injuries, you likely think about physical injuries and those that happen in an instant. You may not think about invisible injuries, such as stress. According to Common Dreams, the majority of deaths related to on-the-job injuries or illness...
What are some misconceptions about estate planning?
Nobody really likes to think about estate planning because it does involve thinking about a time when you are no longer alive. However, the fact is that everybody dies at some point. The difference between those who die with an estate plan and those who die without...
What do you know about the compensation law in Pennsylvania?
The Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation Act got enacted in Pennsylvania's legislature in 1915. According to the statute, the Bureau of Workers Compensation and Department of Labour and Industry get charged with carrying out of the appeal and administrative obligations....
The best ways to protect yourself from dog bites
Unexpected personal injuries happen every day in Pennsylvania through a variety of mechanisms. When you suffer pain, lost income from missed work and medical bills for an injury that was someone else's fault it may be prudent to file a lawsuit. One common cause of...
A deeper look into impaired driving
Driving under the influence in Pennsylvania and other states is a perplexing, persistent problem. With all of the public service announcements, not to mention the severe penalties that come with a drunk driving conviction, it might seem that society would get a handle...
The importance of updating your estate plan
Having a will in Pennsylvania can ensure your assets go to the beneficiaries of your choice, whether it is a piece of art, an item with sentimental value, or the contents of a bank account. Once your estate plan is set up, you should review and revise it occasionally....
