State College Pennsylvania Law Blog
Understanding how a grand jury works July 11, 2019 | college student criminal defense
At Engle, Kauffman & VanHorn, P.C., in Pennsylvania, one of the things we do every day is to aggressively defend the rights of people charged with a crime after a grand jury has made its recommendation to prosecute. FindLaw explains that unlike your ultimate jury trial where a 12-member jury must find you guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in order to convict you, a grand jury meets while… READ MORE
Jury awards $21.6 million for injury settlement June 06, 2019 | motor vehicle accidents
Crashes involving a semi-truck are usually severe and often fatal. A Georgia Jury recently awarded the driver of a car and his wife with $21.6 million in damages for the loss of his leg in a crash with a semi-truck. The trial in Whitfield County Superior Court took place over four days, but the jury needed only two hours to determine damages and fault. The victim hit the… READ MORE
Distracted driving citations rise in Pennsylvania April 23, 2019 | firm news, motor vehicle accidents
Distracted driving has become a hot topic among safety advocates, law enforcement agencies, lawmakers and drivers alike across the United States over the past 15 years. This has happened as cell phones have gone from being something new and used by only a small percentage of the population to being something that virtually everyone has with them at all times. While many states have made the… READ MORE
The products consumers use should work and be defect-free, right? April 19, 2019 | firm news, personal injury
Here’s an assumption that we submit merits unanimous agreement among our readers and all Pennsylvania consumers: The products we daily use should operate safely and as intended. That’s hardly an unreasonable expectation. And it has always been the goal of regulators and government officials in the United States. Individuals and families necessarily rely in good faith on manufactured products from virtually every realm. It is not… READ MORE
What are some signs of internal bleeding? April 15, 2019 | firm news, personal injury
A traumatic injury that produces internal bleeding is usually serious enough that the victim seeks medical help right away or the injury incapacitates the victim and someone on the scene calls for emergency assistance. However, it is possible for a person to suffer internal bleeding from a less severe injury but not be aware there is a problem. Pay attention to these symptoms that may indicate… READ MORE
What are the benefits of collaborative divorce? March 29, 2019 | firm news
Divorce is inevitably a difficult and emotionally trying time. You are splitting from your spouse and are about to begin a new life. However, being unhappy in your marriage does not mean you want to fight your soon-to-be ex. You would like to avoid going to court, but are just unsure what other options are available. Collaborative divorce is a form of alternative dispute resolution, and… READ MORE
Woman’s permanent injury prompts lawsuit March 20, 2019 | firm news, personal injury
When people go to visit places in Pennsylvania, they are relying on the groundskeepers and maintenance workers to upkeep the surrounding areas so they can enjoy the attractions without being at risk of serious bodily harm. There are times, however, when people may experience a personal injury that they feel could have been entirely preventable if adequate measures were implemented to protect visitors of specific attractions…. READ MORE
Traffic fatality trends in Pennsylvania March 13, 2019 | firm news, motor vehicle accidents
If you are like most people in Pennsylvania, you have driven past your fair share of accident scenes on area roads and highways. When you see these things, you may well wonder how many accidents actually happen and how many have severe outcomes. It is also interesting to know how many accidents or deaths are caused essentially by the negligent choices of drivers. According to records… READ MORE
