In Pennsylvania, the statute of limitations for filing a personal injury claim is generally two years from the date of the injury. This time limit is crucial because it determines how long you have to take legal action after an accident or injury. If you fail to file...
Divorce may be the best option available for those who feel that their marriages have become unhealthy or unhappy. However, divorce can be incredibly unpredictable. Many people fear losing control over their finances or having reduced contact with their children. They...
A lot of people are afraid of bankruptcy because they worry that they’ll never rebuild their credit again – but that’s a misguided fear. Bankruptcy will show on your credit record for seven years if you file Chapter 13 and 10 if you file for Chapter 7, but its impact...
All drivers owe one another a duty of care. Essentially, this means doing their best not to cause accidents. When a driver breaches this duty of care, this is referred to as negligence. Negligence is the cause of millions of road traffic collisions every year in the...
A trust is a legal arrangement between a grantor and trustee that benefits the grantor by protecting their assets from misuse, estate taxes, probate and disputes. There are several popular kinds of trusts. Here is what you should know: 1. Charitable trusts Could your...
Assaults sometimes occur between strangers. Two people might reach for the last discounted laptop computer on Black Friday and end up fighting intensely over it. Social settings tend to contribute to the risk of violent interactions between individuals. People...
Things are meant to get safer with time, not more dangerous. New technology and regulations are meant to protect people on the roads, not see more of them getting killed. So why is it that the number of pedestrians dying on our roads is going up, not down? The simple...
The U.S. is unique among industrialized countries in having a privatized healthcare system. Unfortunately, that can mean unaffordable medical bills – even for those who have health insurance. Medical debt often exceeds every other type of debt facing Americans. It’s...
A large part of an estate plan is about naming beneficiaries, which many people often assign to close relatives and friends. Other parts of the estate plan can include the executor of the estate, powers of attorney and child guardian. These are very important roles...
Believe it or not, the prosecution is never required to provide a motive to secure a conviction for a crime – but that doesn’t mean they won’t try. In a criminal case, a motive isn’t the same as the intent behind a crime. Intent is the mental state required before or...
