Police in Pennsylvania are searching for a black car allegedly connected to a hit-and-run accident in Northampton County on the night of Jan. 16. According to eyewitness accounts, the car may be a Mercedes-Benz S-Class sedan. The Pennsylvania State Police believe that...
What happens to a car loan debt after you die in Pennsylvania?
The point of putting together an estate plan is to ensure that your loved ones receive something of value after you have passed away. While it is beneficial to ensure that your loved ones receive your assets, estate planning also helps ensure that your debts are paid...
Discharging student loan debt in bankruptcy is possible
Many people who struggle with debt in Pennsylvania have a mix of credit cards and student loans. When most people go to file for bankruptcy, however, they don’t consider the possibility that their student loan debt could be discharged. Student loans can be discharged...
The types of workers’ compensation benefits to help workers
Workers’ compensation benefits are vital to help keep injured workers and their families afloat while they are recovering from a workplace accident and workplace injury. Injured workers should be familiar with the different types of workers’ compensation benefits and...
Types of construction accident injuries
This blog has previously discussed construction accidents and the serious toll they can take on construction workers and their families. Construction workers and their families should be familiar with the different types of construction accident injuries and how...
What to after a motorcycle accident
For bikers in Eastern Pennsylvania, motorcycle riding is an expression of freedom. Feeling the wind against your face as you cruise down the open road is an experience without parallel. Unfortunately, like with other recreational activities, there are risks as well....
Distracted driving survey highlights safety issues
According to an online survey from Netradyne, motorists in Pennsylvania and throughout the country share a growing sense that driving is becoming less safe. The survey polled 1,248 individuals who were over the age of 18, had a standard license and drove a car that...
How does estate administration work in Pennsylvania?
The legal process of settling the estate of a recently deceased loved one can take family members off guard, no matter how much they have prepared for this to happen. For the children of the loved one, dealing with lawyers, taxes and probate is a dizzying and complex...
Proper coverage can protect you when the at-fault driver lacks it
Dealing with the aftermath of an auto accident is difficult, no matter how minor the collision. The process is especially challenging, though, if the at-fault motorist was uninsured or underinsured. In these cases, you may worry that you will cover your related...
How filing a bankruptcy petition can ward off creditors
One of the most bothersome aspects of financial difficulty for residents of Monroe County is the repeated efforts by creditors to collect what they are owed. Telephone calls, letters and occasionally other methods are used by creditors to force debtors to pay off...