Consumers in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, may consider bankruptcy to help relieve overwhelming debt. Chapter 13 bankruptcy is a solution for consumers who have a desire to pay their debts. This type of bankruptcy has several benefits. How Chapter 13 bankruptcy works...
Overview and types of repetitive stress injuries
Workers' compensation in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, provides compensation for injured workers who can no longer perform their jobs. A common type of injury that workers face is repetitive stress injury, or RSI. Definition of repetitive stress injury Repetitive stress...
HIV and the ADA
Approximately 36,000 people live with HIV in Pennsylvania. They have the right not to experience discrimination in housing, education, employment, public accommodations, and many other areas. One of the ways that those rights are protected is the Americans With...
Are early school times a cause of drowsy driving among teens?
Many teenagers in Pennsylvania are getting ready for the start of a new school year. As many people know, making it to school on time means waking up early in the morning. Unfortunately, such early school start times might be causing dangerous situations for many teen...
Synthetic vitreous fibers and fiberglass workplace exposure
Many workers get exposed to synthetic vitreous fibers or fiberglass on a regular basis in Pennsylvania. Unfortunately, this can put them in harm’s way and cause lifelong issues. Here’s more information about these types of materials and how exposure to them can affect...
Naming a minor as a beneficiary
When it comes to estate planning, a big consideration is usually taking care of the next generations. People want to ensure that their children and grandchildren are provided for. Because of that, people sometimes name a minor child as a beneficiary of a will,...
The implications of the automatic stay of a Chapter 7 bankruptcy
Chapter 7 bankruptcy, under consumer bankruptcy law, is when a debtor agrees to liquidate assets. In exchange for surrendering assets, rights are conferred to the applicant. These include an automatic stay on the actions of creditors. What's covered under the...
What to expect when closing on a house in Pennsylvania
Closing on a house in Pennsylvania isn't as simple as signing a document and obtaining the home's title. You will have to pay the closing costs in guaranteed funds to finalize the purchase. Promissory note and deed of trust If you are receiving financing to buy the...
The steps involved in real estate closings
Residents of Stroudsburg and other areas of Pennsylvania may want to learn more about the closing of a real estate purchase. It is the process that transfers ownership of a property after there has been a contract. According to real estate experts, awareness of these...
Summer driving carries with it specific risks for auto accidents
As summer approaches in Pennsylvania people will be out and about. That means vehicle trips. Being on the road always has its risks, but there are certain times of the year when specific dangers arise. For the summer, it is important to be aware of them to try and...