Posts in 2019
- Dec 30Tips for Dealing with the Insurance Company After a CrashAfter a car accident, you will likely have to deal with an insurance company. It’s important to remember that the negligen...VIEW ARTICLE
- Dec 29Need a Pardon? They’re Easier to Get From Governor Tom WolfBefore Governor Tom Wolf took office, it was very difficult to get a pardon in Pennsylvania. The process took four years...VIEW ARTICLE
- Dec 19Pennsylvania Supreme Court to Determine if Megan’s Law is ConstitutionalPennsylvania, along with all other states comply with Megan’s Law, a federal law. Recently however, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court has starte...VIEW ARTICLE
- Dec 18AAA Finds Pedestrian Detection Systems Don’t WorkManufacturers are making their vehicles a little safer every day. With blind spot detection systems, rear-view cameras, and more, safety feature...VIEW ARTICLE
- Dec 12Things to Know if You’ve Been Charged with Domestic ViolenceIn West Manheim Township, a mother was shot in the head and killed in the early hours of the morning whil...VIEW ARTICLE
- Dec 10Product Liability FAQsBayer, one of the biggest names in the pharmaceutical world, is being sued by a number of plaintiffs for their defectiv...VIEW ARTICLE
- Dec 5When do Drug Charges Become Federal?Recently a Pennsylvania woman was sentenced to 77 months to be served in a United States federal prison for selling heroin...VIEW ARTICLE
- Dec 3Who Pays for a Rental Car After an Accident?Car accidents are not only frightening and confusing, they’re also inconvenient. Even if you do not sustain serious injuries as ...VIEW ARTICLE
- Nov 20Can Police Search Your Phone Without a Warrant?Nearly everyone today has a mobile phone they carry with them. Generally speaking, these are usually newer phones that allow yo...VIEW ARTICLE
- Nov 19When is a Hospital-Acquired Infection Medical Malpractice?Patients visit a hospital when they are sick and need treatment to get better. Unfortunately, that doesn’t always happen. Sometimes ...VIEW ARTICLE
- Nov 14How and When to Use Police Reports in Your Car Accident CaseAfter you’ve been in a car accident and are trying to secure compensation from your own insurance company or another driver’s...VIEW ARTICLE
- Nov 13How to Challenge a Breath Test ResultYou’ve been pulled over for a DUI and have just taken the breath test. The officer informs you that you hav...VIEW ARTICLE
- Oct 29The Risk of Using Social Media After an AccidentEveryone is on social media these days, and it’s what many turn to when something happens in their lives. This i...VIEW ARTICLE
- Oct 24Understanding the Crime of Forgery in PennsylvaniaOn August 14, 2019, a woman was arrested for attempting to cash a forged check at Midland States Bank. Now, sh...VIEW ARTICLE
- Oct 22Medical Diagnostic Errors are Medical MalpracticeWhen people are sick, they visit a doctor and place a lot of trust in that physician. Patients believe that th...VIEW ARTICLE
- Oct 16How Long Will Your Personal Injury Case Take?No one relishes the thought of fighting with insurance companies or negligent parties for weeks, months, or sometimes even years. However...VIEW ARTICLE
- Oct 8Are E-Commerce Websites Liable for Injuries Involving Third-Party Products?A recent case involving a Pennsylvania woman has many talking about the state’s product liability laws and how they apply t...VIEW ARTICLE
- Sep 18Is Theft from a Motor Vehicle Burglary in Pennsylvania?In early July a jack hammer was stolen from a truck. The jack hammer was valued at $190. It’s unknown i...VIEW ARTICLE
- Sep 16Is There a Difference Between Motorcycle Insurance and Car Insurance in Pennsylvania?In Pennsylvania, all motorists, including those on a motorcycle, are required to have proper insurance. This insurance can provide compensation fo...VIEW ARTICLE
- Sep 12Common Causes of Motorcycle AccidentsPennsylvania is a motorcycling state, and now is the time of year when enthusiasts love to hop on their bike an...VIEW ARTICLE
- Sep 10What is Aggravated Indecent Assault in Pennsylvania?In the middle of July 2019, a Pennsylvania man was arrested in New Jersey for allegedly raping a girl repeatedly nea...VIEW ARTICLE
- Sep 4Kidnapping is a Serious Crime in PennsylvaniaTimothy Nelson pled guilty to kidnapping a young girl 20 years ago. Also facing charges of sexual assault, Nelson will likel...VIEW ARTICLE
- Sep 3Do You Need Uninsured Motorist Coverage in Pennsylvania?According to the Insurance Information Institute, approximately 13 percent of drivers in the United States do not have proper insurance o...VIEW ARTICLE
- Aug 30What is the Limited Threshold in Pennsylvania?The laws on car accidents and auto insurance in Pennsylvania are extremely complex. When purchasing insurance, a person may choose t...VIEW ARTICLE
- Aug 29What is the Charge of Disorderly Conduct in Pennsylvania?At the end of July, a woman was charged with disorderly conduct after urinating on potatoes at a Pennsylvania Walmart. Afte...VIEW ARTICLE
- Aug 22What are Pennsylvania’s Implied Consent Laws?There are many myths surrounding the DUI laws in Pennsylvania. One of the biggest is that you can refuse to tak...VIEW ARTICLE
- Aug 20What to Do After a Dog Bite or AttackDog bites and attacks cause very serious injuries. Due to the fact that people think these are only minor incidents, they’r...VIEW ARTICLE
- Aug 15van der Veen, Hartshorn, Levin & Lindheim has been selected as a finalist for Philadelphia VIP’s Trailblazing Partner AwardWe are proud to share that our firm has been selected as a finalist for Philadelphia’s VIP’s Trailblazing Partner Award ...VIEW ARTICLE
- Aug 14Historic Pennsylvania Law Automatically Seals Criminal RecordsAt the end of June, the second phase of Pennsylvania’s Clean Slate law went into effect. That’s good news for thos...VIEW ARTICLE
- Aug 13Common Causes of Pedestrian Accidents in PennsylvaniaLast month, a man from Philadelphia was walking through an intersection when he was hit by a car traveling at ...VIEW ARTICLE
- Aug 8What is Institutional Sexual Assault?Recently, two married teachers were convicted of having a sexual relationship with a girl that is now 19, but was jus...VIEW ARTICLE
- Aug 6Can You Sue Your Landlord in Philadelphia?According to data from the U.S. Census, Philadelphia has an owner-occupied housing rate of 52 percent. That means there are ...VIEW ARTICLE
- Jul 31Do You Have to Report Minor Car Accidents in Pennsylvania?It’s common knowledge that after a major car accident that involved serious injury or death, you must phone the police an...VIEW ARTICLE
- Jul 30What is the Crime of Burglary in Pennsylvania?In early June two Pennsylvania men were arrested for stealing a golf cart from a Poconos resort. In addition to th...VIEW ARTICLE
- Jul 18Wrongful Death FAQsIn early May, U-Haul of Pennsylvania was found guilty of causing a propane gas explosion in a food truck in 2014...VIEW ARTICLE
- Jul 16What’s the Law on Shoplifting in Pennsylvania?In the middle of March this year, the Delaware Police were looking for a Philadelphia woman suspected of shoplifting across ...VIEW ARTICLE
- Jul 11Tricks the Insurance Company Uses Against YouIf you have to file a personal injury claim, there is a good chance you’ll have to deal with an insuranc...VIEW ARTICLE
- Jul 9What are Defenses to Arson in Pennsylvania?It was at the end of April that two fires broke out in Bethlehem Church in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. The man accuse...VIEW ARTICLE
- Jul 1How Does the Juvenile Criminal System Work in Pennsylvania?In late May, three juveniles were arrested after they allegedly assaulted a man and tried to rob him along Pennsylvania Avenue...VIEW ARTICLE
- Jul 1A Medication Error is Medical MalpracticeMedication is an important part of recovery for those that have just had medical treatment, or are suffering from certain condition...VIEW ARTICLE
- Jun 27Airplane Negligence: Where Premises and Product Liability MeetA Pennsylvania man is in settlement talks with Southwest Airlines, and others, after he was injured on a plane. The ma...VIEW ARTICLE
- Jun 25What is Firearms Theft in Pennsylvania?It was at the end of May when a Pennsylvania man turned himself in for a connection to a burglary tha...VIEW ARTICLE
- Jun 24Can You be Charged with a DUI if You Weren’t Driving?It happens sometimes. You’ve had too much to drink without realizing it, until you get behind the wheel of your car...VIEW ARTICLE
- Jun 21What to Do After a Hit-and-Run in PennsylvaniaIt’s a tragedy that happens all too often in Pennsylvania. Someone is walking down the street, riding their bike, or eve...VIEW ARTICLE
- Jun 12Is It Illegal to Knowingly Give Police False Information?In the beginning of April, a woman in Pennsylvania was convicted of falsely accusing two state troopers of raping her. Sh...VIEW ARTICLE
- Jun 11Can Postal Workers Sue for Dog Bites?It’s a known fact that dogs and postal workers don’t often get along. Dogs become territorial and bark madly as th...VIEW ARTICLE
- Jun 6What Duty do Store Owners Owe Customers?In early April, a case about a man slipping on a wet floor in a pet store made news. The ma...VIEW ARTICLE
- Jun 4What is Reckless Endangerment?In mid-April, Derry Borough Mayor Kevin Gross was arrested on charges of aggravated assault, simple assault, reckless endangerment, and harassment. Th...VIEW ARTICLE
Tips for Dealing with the Insurance Company After a Crash
Need a Pardon? They’re Easier to Get From Governor Tom Wolf
Pennsylvania Supreme Court to Determine if Megan’s Law is Constitutional
AAA Finds Pedestrian Detection Systems Don’t Work
Things to Know if You’ve Been Charged with Domestic Violence
Product Liability FAQs
When do Drug Charges Become Federal?
Who Pays for a Rental Car After an Accident?
Can Police Search Your Phone Without a Warrant?
When is a Hospital-Acquired Infection Medical Malpractice?
How and When to Use Police Reports in Your Car Accident Case
How to Challenge a Breath Test Result
The Risk of Using Social Media After an Accident
Understanding the Crime of Forgery in Pennsylvania
Medical Diagnostic Errors are Medical Malpractice
How Long Will Your Personal Injury Case Take?
Are E-Commerce Websites Liable for Injuries Involving Third-Party Products?
Is Theft from a Motor Vehicle Burglary in Pennsylvania?
Is There a Difference Between Motorcycle Insurance and Car Insurance in Pennsylvania?
Common Causes of Motorcycle Accidents
What is Aggravated Indecent Assault in Pennsylvania?
Kidnapping is a Serious Crime in Pennsylvania
Do You Need Uninsured Motorist Coverage in Pennsylvania?
What is the Limited Threshold in Pennsylvania?
What is the Charge of Disorderly Conduct in Pennsylvania?
What are Pennsylvania’s Implied Consent Laws?
What to Do After a Dog Bite or Attack
van der Veen, Hartshorn, Levin & Lindheim has been selected as a finalist for Philadelphia VIP’s Trailblazing Partner Award
Historic Pennsylvania Law Automatically Seals Criminal Records
Common Causes of Pedestrian Accidents in Pennsylvania
What is Institutional Sexual Assault?
Can You Sue Your Landlord in Philadelphia?
Do You Have to Report Minor Car Accidents in Pennsylvania?
What is the Crime of Burglary in Pennsylvania?
Wrongful Death FAQs
What’s the Law on Shoplifting in Pennsylvania?
Tricks the Insurance Company Uses Against You
What are Defenses to Arson in Pennsylvania?
How Does the Juvenile Criminal System Work in Pennsylvania?
A Medication Error is Medical Malpractice
Airplane Negligence: Where Premises and Product Liability Meet
What is Firearms Theft in Pennsylvania?
Can You be Charged with a DUI if You Weren’t Driving?
What to Do After a Hit-and-Run in Pennsylvania
Is It Illegal to Knowingly Give Police False Information?
Can Postal Workers Sue for Dog Bites?
What Duty do Store Owners Owe Customers?
What is Reckless Endangerment?