When your child was born, you and your spouse had the incentive you needed to create a will and to name the person(s) who would take over the care of your child in case you both died before they reached adulthood. Having someone who has agreed to take on that role and...
Year: 2022
Pennsylvania’s new law could affect your DUI charges
On February 16th, 2019, Deana Derosa Eckman of Delaware county and her husband were traveling home from a family party when a drunk driver crossed double lines, colliding head-on with their vehicle. She was pronounced dead at the scene. The impaired driver who caused...
Preparing your car for the winter
Winter weather is here, and with that comes more hazards for road users. One thing that you can do to protect yourself is to prepare your car to the best of your ability. Outlined below are a few things to consider. Have you got the right tires? Most tires are...
Do you have a delayed back injury after a car accident?
Being involved in a motor vehicle accident is scary. Even minor accidents can cause physical and mental injuries. At the scene of an accident, you may believe you are fine. After all, if the accident was minor and you don’t feel any immediate aches or pains, you...
What happens to property you didn’t include in your will?
It’s wise to review and update your will and other estate plan documents periodically – particularly when there are changes to your life or family that could affect it. However, it’s not practical to update it every time you buy or receive a new computer, piece of...
Does bankruptcy prevent you from securing personal credit?
The average adult in the United States requires multiple forms of credit to maintain a fully operational household. They may have purchased their home with a mortgage and their vehicle with a loan. They may use short-term loans or financing for medical care and credit...
What distracts drivers, other than phones?
When people talk about distracted driving, they typically think of drivers making calls or texting while on the move. While phone use is one of the most common and dangerous forms of driver distraction, it is far from the only one, and distracted driving did not begin...
3 benefits of divorce when you have kids
Parents who divorce often fear their actions will negatively affect their children. Many parents fear a divorce will cause their children permanent psychological issues like depression, PTSD or anxiety. Your child isn’t guaranteed to experience any harmful effects...
Why does it feel like you get drunk faster in the sun?
Many people around Erie taking advantage of the last days of summer lakeside or poolside indulge in alcoholic beverages of every kind. It often wouldn’t be a day in the sun without a few (or more) drinks. There’s a widespread belief that when you drink alcohol in the...
3 things you should never do during a DUI stop
Not many things are as frightening as being stopped by the police. If you are pulled over for a DUI investigation, you only have a couple of minutes to collect yourself and encounter the police. But, do you know how you should conduct yourself during a DUI stop? It is...