Many adults in the U.S. move around by vehicle, and they all hope to arrive at their destination safely. However, this is not always the case. In 2020, 104,475 traffic crashes were reported in Pennsylvania - 286 daily and about 12 every hour. Unfortunately, most of...
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What actions should you avoid before and during your bankruptcy?
Debt that is impossible to pay down or off affects life in many ways, from parenting to working to your mental outlook. The constant worry and stress can also affect your physical health, often leading to high blood pressure and other ailments. Once you decide that a...
2 ways bankruptcy can help those at risk of losing their homes
You may have spent years saving for the down payment on your home and even longer making mortgage payments. Unfortunately, until the day that you submit the very last payment due, your home is still at risk of foreclosure. Your lender can potentially take you to court...
The right way to change your child’s designated legal guardian
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...
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...