Northwestern Pennsylvania has seen its share of casualties from the opiate epidemic just like the rest of the country. The problem is so bad that last year advocates for child welfare petitioned state leaders to appoint a task force to focus on the unique issues...
Month: May 2017
Filing bankruptcy might provide you relief from your debts
As we recently discussed, medical bills are one factor that can lead Americans to file for bankruptcy. This is something that many people don't realize. Most bankruptcy cases don't have anything to do with people being irresponsible with their money. Instead,...
Why medical debt leads to financial disaster for many Americans
Anyone who's had a visit to the hospital or an emergency room can testify that the cost can be shocking -- even if they have insurance. When people don't have adequate savings to cover these unexpected medical costs, the financial ramifications can be serious. It...
Estate planning for parents with disabled children
If you are a parent to a child with some type of disability, then it's never too early to start coming up with an estate plan. Having a plan of this sort in place is particularly critical in this case because it ensures some degree of continuity of care for your child...
An Erie man dies after being hit in a hit-and-run
An 84-year-old Erie resident was discovered lying lifeless in the street along the West 38th Street nearest Lancaster Road around 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, April 16, 2017. He later succumbed to his injuries upon arrival at the University of Pittburgh's Medical Center. In...