Posts in 2020
- Dec 23Drug Crimes Increase During COVID-19Public safety officials in small towns have warned that drug crimes have increased, and that they are now equivalent to th...VIEW ARTICLE
- Dec 21Five Questions to Ask Your Doctor After a Car CrashOne of the most important things to do after a car accident is to see a doctor that can provide treatmen...VIEW ARTICLE
- Dec 17Parents can Face Penalties for Underage Drinking, TooUnderage drinking remains a problem during the pandemic, but a new story has shone a light on some penalties parents ma...VIEW ARTICLE
- Dec 15Statistics on Accidents Caused by Weather and Road Conditions in PennsylvaniaPennsylvania sees harsh winter days every year. Snow, sleet, ice, and other weather conditions greatly affect the road and, as th...VIEW ARTICLE
- Dec 10When Should You Hire a Personal Injury Attorney?Accidents cause a number of injuries, whether you have been involved in a car crash, have slipped and fallen on someon...VIEW ARTICLE
- Dec 7How Does the Defense of Duress Work in Pennsylvania?It was in late October when a federal appeals court decided not to overturn a decision made in a burglary case...VIEW ARTICLE
- Dec 3FAQs Surrounding Medical Malpractice in PennsylvaniaInjured and sick individuals trust healthcare professionals to make them better, not worse, when they seek treatment. Unfortunately, this does no...VIEW ARTICLE
- Dec 1What is Simple Assault?An 18-year-old man has recently plead guilty to a number of charges relating to the assault of three young girls h...VIEW ARTICLE
- Nov 25What are Terroristic Threats Under Pennsylvania Law?Americans are all too familiar with terrorism and in many cases, how the law applies to acts of terror. A ma...VIEW ARTICLE
- Nov 24When Should You Hire a Car Accident Lawyer?Some people call a car accident lawyer after any crash, even when the collision was very minor and they did no...VIEW ARTICLE
- Nov 19Delayed Injuries After a Car AccidentAfter a car accident, you may suffer several serious injuries that are immediately apparent. Broken bones, deep cuts and bruises, an...VIEW ARTICLE
- Nov 17The Difference Between Burglary and Home Invasion in PennsylvaniaIn early September, police in western Pennsylvania began an investigation into a case in which two people entered a woman’s home...VIEW ARTICLE
- Nov 12FAQs Surrounding Dog Bite Claims in PennsylvaniaDog bites cause very serious injuries and when they do, injured victims in Pennsylvania can file a claim to secure compensatio...VIEW ARTICLE
- Nov 10Drug Dealer or Murderer? The Charge of Drug Delivery Resulting in DeathMany people think that if a person is caught selling drugs in Pennsylvania, the harshest charge they will face is possessio...VIEW ARTICLE
- Nov 4How Healthcare Professionals can Cause Cerebral PalsyThe time of birth should be a very exciting time for parents but sometimes, a child is born with a disabilit...VIEW ARTICLE
- Nov 3An Overview of Sex Crimes in PennsylvaniaA recent story broke in which a Pennsylvania man was arrested for allegedly meeting up with minors to engage in sexua...VIEW ARTICLE
- Oct 30Can You Sue for a Wrongful Death by a Police Officer?Recently, the Court of Appeals Division in Washington State The story is a sad but interesting one. Cases involving police brutalit...VIEW ARTICLE
- Oct 29Trick-or-Treating Safely During COVID-19The COVID-19 pandemic has hit Pennsylvania hard, and changed just about everything about daily life in the state. Although it wa...VIEW ARTICLE
- Oct 27What to Do if You Have Been Falsely Accused of Domestic ViolenceDomestic violence is taken very seriously in Pennsylvania, and for good reason. No one should ever be the victim of thi...VIEW ARTICLE
- Oct 21What is a De Facto Life Sentence?The case of the “Serial Suburban Burglar” was heard in the Pennsylvania Supreme Court in early October. The court was divide...VIEW ARTICLE
- Oct 15Seven Factors that Will Affect Your Car Accident SettlementOne of the most common questions people ask after being involved in a car crash is how much their settlement wil...VIEW ARTICLE
- Oct 13What is Considered Drug Trafficking in Pennsylvania?Recently, a man was sentenced to twelve years in prison on two separate drug trafficking charges. Both charges were made i...VIEW ARTICLE
- Oct 8Types of Robbery in PennsylvaniaRecently, two men were arrested in Swissvale in connection with a number of armed robberies in Westmoreland and Washington Counties. The...VIEW ARTICLE
- Oct 6Tolling the Statute of Limitations in Wrongful Death CasesThe Pennsylvania Supreme Court recently ruled on the statute of limitations in wrongful death cases. A patient underwent a CT scan...VIEW ARTICLE
- Sep 30When can Police Search Your Car in Pennsylvania?Recently there was a story of a man that was pulled over for a fairly insignificant traffic violation, and ended u...VIEW ARTICLE
- Sep 28What to Do if You Suspect Nursing Home AbuseRecently, the Pennsylvania Department of Health issued a report showing a nursing home had given 205 patients doses of hydroxychloroquine. Th...VIEW ARTICLE
- Sep 25FAQs About Pennsylvania’s Motorcycle Helmet LawsMany motorcyclists are enjoying the beautiful few months they have to ride. Motorcyclists understand the dangers they may face while o...VIEW ARTICLE
- Sep 23Can You Use Force in Pennsylvania to Defend Yourself?An interesting story arose at the end of July. A man was charged with murder after getting into an altercation wit...VIEW ARTICLE
- Aug 19Give Yourself the Best Chance of Getting Your Charges DroppedIf you have been arrested for a crime you did not commit, you may think that an investigation will be done...VIEW ARTICLE
- Aug 18Understanding Damages for Pain and Suffering in Car Accident ClaimsAccording to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, there were nearly 80,000 people that were injured in car crashes in 2018. Althoug...VIEW ARTICLE
- Aug 10In Pennsylvania, Car Theft Goes by Many NamesAuto theft happens quite often in Pennsylvania, but there are several different types of auto theft offenses a person may fac...VIEW ARTICLE
- Aug 6There are Many Potential Defendants in a Truck Accident CaseTrucks cause some of the worst crashes seen on Pennsylvania’s roads. Contrary to what many people think, these accidents are ver...VIEW ARTICLE
- Aug 4Underage Drinking and Large Groups a Problem During the PandemicThe coronavirus pandemic has impacted everyone in Pennsylvania. During this very challenging time, people cannot work and kids cannot go t...VIEW ARTICLE
- Jul 30Defenses to Shoplifting Charges in PennsylvaniaAs Pennsylvania begins to reopen after the coronavirus shut most businesses down, it means there is once again plenty of opportunit...VIEW ARTICLE
- Jul 30In the Age of Hand Sanitizer, Many Brands are Found to be UnsafeCleanliness has been a key term since the coronavirus pandemic broke out earlier this year in the country. Suddenly, people wer...VIEW ARTICLE
- Jul 28The Who’s Who In PhillyLabor Show – July 28th, 2020Attorney van der Veen sat down for this awesome interview on WWDB-AM. This interview highlights Michael van der Veen’s amazing energ...VIEW ARTICLE
- Jul 22What to Know About Suing the Government in PennsylvaniaOn June 27, 2018, a one-year-old crawled onto a window ledge in an apartment building and fell 30 feet to th...VIEW ARTICLE
- Jul 20The Degrees of Murder: How Pennsylvania’s Laws are UniqueMost states separate murder into a first or second degree offense. Pennsylvania, separates murder into an act that can be considere...VIEW ARTICLE
- Jul 20As DUI Arrests Increase, We Debunk Common Myths Surrounding these ChargesAccording to state police, DUI arrests increased in Pennsylvania by ten percent in 2019. In that year, police made 22,139 DU...VIEW ARTICLE
- Jul 16Who is Liable for Dog Bites?Pennsylvania’s laws on dog bites are a little more confusing than they are in other states. Although victims of dog bite...VIEW ARTICLE
- Jul 14¿Cuáles son las Leyes de Saqueo en Pennsylvania?Las protestas han surgido en todo el país en las últimas semanas, incluyendo aquí mismo en Pennsylvania. Desafortunadamente, no todos lo...VIEW ARTICLE
- Jul 14What are the Looting Laws in Pennsylvania?Protests have erupted throughout the country in recent weeks, including right here in Pennsylvania. Unfortunately, not everyone that attends these protest...VIEW ARTICLE
- Jul 9Do You Have to Report All Car Crashes to the Police?It is obvious after certain crashes that you should call the police. These situations include when anyone was injured or kille...VIEW ARTICLE
- Jul 7Reducing the Risk of Domestic Violence During COVID-19Of all the many issues associated with COVID-19, it is widely known that some people are at a higher risk fo...VIEW ARTICLE
- Jun 30Steps to Protect Your Product Liability ClaimConsumers use a number of products every day and never expect those products to cause them injury. When a product i...VIEW ARTICLE
- Jun 24Can Parents be Held Liable for Their Children’s Actions?When pondering the question of whether parents can be held liable for the actions of their children, the offense in questio...VIEW ARTICLE
- Jun 23Negligencia Médica y COVID-19Desde el comienzo de la pandemia COVID-19, los hospitales de Pennsylvania y del resto del país se han visto abrumados e...VIEW ARTICLE
- Jun 23Medical Malpractice and COVID-19Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, hospitals throughout Pennsylvania and the rest of the country have been overwhelmed in thei...VIEW ARTICLE
Drug Crimes Increase During COVID-19
Five Questions to Ask Your Doctor After a Car Crash
Parents can Face Penalties for Underage Drinking, Too
Statistics on Accidents Caused by Weather and Road Conditions in Pennsylvania
When Should You Hire a Personal Injury Attorney?
How Does the Defense of Duress Work in Pennsylvania?
FAQs Surrounding Medical Malpractice in Pennsylvania
What is Simple Assault?
What are Terroristic Threats Under Pennsylvania Law?
When Should You Hire a Car Accident Lawyer?
Delayed Injuries After a Car Accident
The Difference Between Burglary and Home Invasion in Pennsylvania
FAQs Surrounding Dog Bite Claims in Pennsylvania
Drug Dealer or Murderer? The Charge of Drug Delivery Resulting in Death
How Healthcare Professionals can Cause Cerebral Palsy
An Overview of Sex Crimes in Pennsylvania
Can You Sue for a Wrongful Death by a Police Officer?
Trick-or-Treating Safely During COVID-19
What to Do if You Have Been Falsely Accused of Domestic Violence
What is a De Facto Life Sentence?
Seven Factors that Will Affect Your Car Accident Settlement
What is Considered Drug Trafficking in Pennsylvania?
Types of Robbery in Pennsylvania
Tolling the Statute of Limitations in Wrongful Death Cases
When can Police Search Your Car in Pennsylvania?
What to Do if You Suspect Nursing Home Abuse
FAQs About Pennsylvania’s Motorcycle Helmet Laws
Can You Use Force in Pennsylvania to Defend Yourself?
Give Yourself the Best Chance of Getting Your Charges Dropped
Understanding Damages for Pain and Suffering in Car Accident Claims
In Pennsylvania, Car Theft Goes by Many Names
There are Many Potential Defendants in a Truck Accident Case
Underage Drinking and Large Groups a Problem During the Pandemic
Defenses to Shoplifting Charges in Pennsylvania
In the Age of Hand Sanitizer, Many Brands are Found to be Unsafe
The Who’s Who In PhillyLabor Show – July 28th, 2020
What to Know About Suing the Government in Pennsylvania
The Degrees of Murder: How Pennsylvania’s Laws are Unique
As DUI Arrests Increase, We Debunk Common Myths Surrounding these Charges
Who is Liable for Dog Bites?
¿Cuáles son las Leyes de Saqueo en Pennsylvania?
What are the Looting Laws in Pennsylvania?
Do You Have to Report All Car Crashes to the Police?
Reducing the Risk of Domestic Violence During COVID-19
Steps to Protect Your Product Liability Claim
Can Parents be Held Liable for Their Children’s Actions?
Negligencia Médica y COVID-19
Medical Malpractice and COVID-19