State College Pennsylvania Law Blog
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
Challenges that arise after a multi-car accident February 11, 2019 | firm news, motor vehicle accidents
Every motor vehicle accident has the potential to be serious and complicated. However, when there are more than a couple vehicles involved in a crash, the situation can become even more serious — and complex. In these situations, there can be several injured victims, multiple damaged vehicles and many different versions of what happened. Sorting everything out for the purposes of determining liability and pursuing compensation can be… READ MORE
Is a summary offense charge anything to worry about? January 29, 2019 | college student criminal defense, firm news
In the overall scheme of things, summary offenses in Pennsylvania might be easy to view as so much water off a duck’s back. By description, they are lesser offenses than misdemeanors. And yet, a summary offense can result in serious consequences including terms of up to 90 days in jail and fines up to $1,500. Perhaps more important, especially for young college students, is that while a summary… READ MORE
Tips to avoid collisions between cars and pedestrians January 10, 2019 | firm news
When a pedestrian gets hit by a car, he or she can receive some very serious injuries. Some areas, such as university campuses, shopping centers and parking lots, have more pedestrians than other areas, so it can be especially important in these areas to do everything you can to safely share the road. Many people are both a pedestrian and a driver on any given day,… READ MORE
How to fairly divide property during a divorce January 04, 2019 | firm news
Splitting up is not an easy process. It is even more complex when you and your soon-to-be ex were married for a long time and have considerable assets. Even though you do not want to be together, you do want to keep your divorce as amicable as possible. That includes dividing your property in a way that is fair to both of you. Here is what… READ MORE
Couple dies in car accident on the way to their wedding November 30, 2018 | firm news, motor vehicle accidents
A young couple tragically died in a car accident earlier this month on the way to their wedding in Pittsburgh. The couple’s car was rear-ended by a tractor trailer that was unable to stop for sudden traffic on Interstate 78 in Berks County, Pennsylvania. The couple’s car then crashed into the back of a second tractor trailer, which caused three more tractor trailers to crash into… READ MORE
Stay safe on the roads this Thanksgiving November 14, 2018 | firm news, motor vehicle accidents
Millions of people will get in their cars and travel over the next week for Thanksgiving. And whether you are a college student driving across the state to get home or someone driving across the country to visit relatives, your top priority is likely to get where you are going safely. Unfortunately, this won’t happen for everyone, as Thanksgiving is a particularly deadly time for motorists… READ MORE
Reviewing mediation and collaborative divorce opportunities November 06, 2018 | firm news
If you are facing divorce, you may be dreading the thought of a bitter court battle, especially if you and your spouse have children. There are other options that give you more control over your divorce. Both collaborative law and mediation have advantages and are worth considering. Understanding collaborative law One of the major problems with traditional litigation is that you put the outcome of your… READ MORE
