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- Apr 7Liability for Youth ConcussionsIn 2011, the Pennsylvania legislature passed The Safety in Youth Sports Act, which was primarily aimed at decreasing the number o...VIEW ARTICLE
- Apr 7Pennsylvania Dog Bite LawIn Pennsylvania, dog owners are held strictly liable for injuries caused by their animals, so if you or your child wer...VIEW ARTICLE
- Apr 7Melvin Prince Johnakin Suit Supports Candidate Rightsvan der Veen, Hartshorn, Levin & Lindheim has filed a suit against the state of Pennsylvania on behalf of Melvin Princ...VIEW ARTICLE
- Apr 7Can You Sue Governments In Pennsylvania?Recently, the bridge in Pittsburgh collapsed while carrying a Port Authority bus and several vehicles. After the collapse, the bus wa...VIEW ARTICLE
- Apr 7Law Day 2021Our attorneys, our paralegals, and our entire staff conducted a free legal clinic in the Olney section of North Philadelphia a...VIEW ARTICLE
- Apr 6Victims of Crime May be Able to Sue Over Negligent SecurityOn November 4, a fight broke out in a McDonald’s. The fight began when a man started making disparaging comments abou...VIEW ARTICLE
- Apr 5Collecting Compensation for Broken GlassAlthough most people associate broken bones and whiplash with car accident injuries, in reality, some of the most dangerous injuries face...VIEW ARTICLE
- Apr 5The Penalties For Theft Of A Motor Vehicle Are Harsh In PennsylvaniaAt the end of January, a local Police Department released a statement saying they are searching for a trailer that wa...VIEW ARTICLE
- Apr 5Cyberbullying on the RiseCriminal Prosecutions Targeting a Rise in Cyberbullying Make Representation by Premier Philadelphia Criminal Defense Lawyers Essential The world has certainly change...VIEW ARTICLE
- Mar 31What Are The Most Common Types Of Pedestrian Accidents In Pennsylvania?Recently, a pedestrian was struck as she was crossing a street in downtown Scranton. The woman was hit near an intersectio...VIEW ARTICLE
- Mar 28What Does It Mean To Have A Conviction Set Aside In Pennsylvania?Recently, a man had his conviction set aside for a murder he was accused of committing in 1990. He was charge...VIEW ARTICLE
- Mar 24What Is Indecent Exposure In Pennsylvania?Local police are currently searching for a man who exposed himself in public. In early February, the unknown man entered ...VIEW ARTICLE
- Mar 22What Evidence Do You Need When Filing A Wrongful Death Claim?Last year, a cinematographer was tragically killed on the set of a movie. The male star was holding the gun that kille...VIEW ARTICLE
- Mar 17Understanding Robbery In Pennsylvania: There Is More Than One TypeRecently, a couple was returning to their vehicle after leaving a bar in Philadelphia, when they were robbed at gun poin...VIEW ARTICLE
- Mar 15Misconceptions About Slip And Fall Cases In PennsylvaniaFor the second time, Montgomery County apartment owners have denied liability in a slip and fall accident that caused the deat...VIEW ARTICLE
- Mar 10Three Common Myths About Product Liability ClaimsAn Arizona man is suing a Pennsylvania-based ladder manufacturer after he fell off a ladder and sustained serious injuries to hi...VIEW ARTICLE
- Mar 8Understanding The Defense Of Insanity In PennsylvaniaRecently, a woman was sentenced to life in prison without the chance of parole for killing her two children. The wome...VIEW ARTICLE
- Mar 3Hate Crimes and COVID-19COVID-19 has forced everyone to shelter in place, stay at home, and avoid interaction with others. While this has helped t...VIEW ARTICLE
- Mar 3Can You Sue If A Loved One Dies From A Fentanyl Overdose?Recently, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court decided a case in which the family members of a man who died from a fentany...VIEW ARTICLE
- Mar 1There Are Defenses To Online Solicitation Of A MinorA man in Pennsylvania was recently charged with online solicitation of a minor. The man is 24 and in December o...VIEW ARTICLE
- Feb 24Deadlines To Know If You Have Been In A Car AccidentWinter is here in Philadelphia and the next few weeks or months will bring snow, ice, sleet, and other weather condition...VIEW ARTICLE
- Feb 22How Will A Domestic Violence Conviction Affect My Future?Recently, a man was charged with domestic violence after a child custody dispute in which his child and another victim becam...VIEW ARTICLE
- Feb 17Three Important Aspects Of Premises Liability ClaimsIn March of 2019, a woman was injured in a popular big box store. The woman had entered the store t...VIEW ARTICLE
- Feb 15What Is Armed Robbery?In mid December, three men walked into a Philadelphia gas station and held up the employee working there with a gun...VIEW ARTICLE
- Feb 10When Can You Sue For Falling On Snow Or Ice?Every winter, personal injury lawyers throughout Philadelphia are asked if an accident victim can sue property owners after they have falle...VIEW ARTICLE
- Feb 8Mail Fraud Is One Of The Most Common Federal OffensesRecently, five men from the Bronx were charged with mail fraud by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District o...VIEW ARTICLE
- Jan 25Case 2:21-cv-05172-HB AMERICAN FEDERATION OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES COUNCIL OF PRISON LOCALS 33 et al v. AHUJA et al ComplaintCOMPLAINT The Plaintiffs, by their counsel van der Veen, Hartshorn, Levin & Lindheim, through Bruce L. Castor, Jr. are seeking damage...VIEW ARTICLE
- Jan 25What To Do At A Traffic StopEarly in November, a Pennsylvania man was pulled over in Delaware for a routine traffic stop for having illegal tinted windows...VIEW ARTICLE
- Jan 25Case 2:21-cv-05172-HB AMERICAN FEDERATION OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES COUNCIL OF PRISON LOCALS 33 et al v. AHUJA et al Memorandum in Support of Motion for Preliminary InjunctionMEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT OF MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION The Plaintiffs, by their counsel van der Veen, Hartshorn, Levin & Lindheim, throug...VIEW ARTICLE
- Jan 25Case 2:21-cv-05172-HB AMERICAN FEDERATION OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES COUNCIL OF PRISON LOCALS 33 et al v. AHUJA et al Motion for Preliminary InjunctionMOTION FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION Plaintiffs respectfully move this Court for an order under Rule 65 of the Federal Rules of Civi...VIEW ARTICLE
- Jan 20FAQs About Pennsylvania’s Dram Shop LawsA man was recently injured while inside a pub and is now suing the establishment as well as the individual tha...VIEW ARTICLE
- Jan 18Defenses To Parental Kidnapping In PennsylvaniaRecently, a man held a woman up at gunpoint, stole her vehicle, and kidnapped the woman’s two children. The man i...VIEW ARTICLE
- Jan 13What Happens If You Receive Stolen Property In Pennsylvania?Two men were recently arrested after being approached by police in a convenience store parking lot in Northeast Philadelphia. Police approache...VIEW ARTICLE
- Jan 11Four Defenses To Medical Malpractice ClaimsA man is suing a hospital because they sent his mother away from the facility after she visited the emergency room...VIEW ARTICLE
- Jan 6Car Accident FAQs In PennsylvaniaThe time after a car crash is confusing, and you will be left with many questions. It is crucial that yo...VIEW ARTICLE
- Dec 30FAQs About Premises Liability ClaimsA toddler was recently injured at a popular houseware store after she hit her head on a sink in the publi...VIEW ARTICLE
- Dec 28Things You Need To Know If Charged With A Drug DUIA Pennsylvania driver is currently facing charges for a drug DUI. His neighbor had pulled him out of a burning ca...VIEW ARTICLE
- Dec 23A Landmark Case Provides Greater Protection From Vehicle SearchesIt was once generally known that a police officer could search a vehicle on the roadside if they had probable caus...VIEW ARTICLE
- Dec 21Four Signs Of A Distracted DriverAny type of distracted driving is dangerous, and considered an act of negligence if the distracted motorist causes an accident. Whe...VIEW ARTICLE
- Dec 15How Are Car Accident Claims Different When Minors Are Involved?September 25, 2021 marked the end of Child Passenger Safety Week in Pennsylvania and as part of the campaign, one mothe...VIEW ARTICLE
- Dec 14FAQs About Pennsylvania’s Gun LawsRecently, a man was arrested after police searched his home and found thousands of dollars in cash, different drugs, and severa...VIEW ARTICLE
- Dec 9What Is The Difference Between A Survival Action And A Wrongful Death Claim?Recently, the Pennsylvania Superior Court overturned a lower court verdict that stated a $10 million award in a wrongful death cas...VIEW ARTICLE
- Dec 7Why Were There More Murders In Pennsylvania In 2020?Pennsylvania usually has a slightly higher murder rate than anywhere else in the country. It comes as no surprise then tha...VIEW ARTICLE
- Dec 1Is Self-Defense A Defense To Murder?A man was recently charged with murder after an altercation outside of sports bar in which he shot a man. Th...VIEW ARTICLE
- Nov 30Why Hire A Car Accident Lawyer After A Crash?Car accidents are always scary and unfortunately, you will face a great deal of uncertainty even after the crash. You ma...VIEW ARTICLE
- Nov 24Safety Tips For PedestriansPedestrians are placed at the greatest risk of being hit by a vehicle when they try to cross streets. On Halloween...VIEW ARTICLE
- Nov 23Five Defenses To Domestic Violence AllegationsOctober is Domestic Violence Awareness month. The purpose of this month is to mourn those that have been lost to abuse...VIEW ARTICLE
- Nov 17How To Prove A Slip And Fall CaseRecently, a man filed a lawsuit after claiming that he tripped and fell over a raised electrical outlet in a medica...VIEW ARTICLE
- Nov 16State Senator Is Trying To Expand The Castle Doctrine In PennsylvaniaRecently, State Senator Pat Stefano introduced legislation to expand the Castle Doctrine law in Pennsylvania. The Castle Doctrine, also known a...VIEW ARTICLE
Liability for Youth Concussions
Pennsylvania Dog Bite Law
Melvin Prince Johnakin Suit Supports Candidate Rights
Can You Sue Governments In Pennsylvania?
Law Day 2021
Victims of Crime May be Able to Sue Over Negligent Security
Collecting Compensation for Broken Glass
The Penalties For Theft Of A Motor Vehicle Are Harsh In Pennsylvania
Cyberbullying on the Rise
What Are The Most Common Types Of Pedestrian Accidents In Pennsylvania?
What Does It Mean To Have A Conviction Set Aside In Pennsylvania?
What Is Indecent Exposure In Pennsylvania?
What Evidence Do You Need When Filing A Wrongful Death Claim?
Understanding Robbery In Pennsylvania: There Is More Than One Type
Misconceptions About Slip And Fall Cases In Pennsylvania
Three Common Myths About Product Liability Claims
Understanding The Defense Of Insanity In Pennsylvania
Hate Crimes and COVID-19
Can You Sue If A Loved One Dies From A Fentanyl Overdose?
There Are Defenses To Online Solicitation Of A Minor
Deadlines To Know If You Have Been In A Car Accident
How Will A Domestic Violence Conviction Affect My Future?
Three Important Aspects Of Premises Liability Claims
What Is Armed Robbery?
When Can You Sue For Falling On Snow Or Ice?
Mail Fraud Is One Of The Most Common Federal Offenses
Case 2:21-cv-05172-HB AMERICAN FEDERATION OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES COUNCIL OF PRISON LOCALS 33 et al v. AHUJA et al Complaint
What To Do At A Traffic Stop
Case 2:21-cv-05172-HB AMERICAN FEDERATION OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES COUNCIL OF PRISON LOCALS 33 et al v. AHUJA et al Memorandum in Support of Motion for Preliminary Injunction
Case 2:21-cv-05172-HB AMERICAN FEDERATION OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES COUNCIL OF PRISON LOCALS 33 et al v. AHUJA et al Motion for Preliminary Injunction
FAQs About Pennsylvania’s Dram Shop Laws
Defenses To Parental Kidnapping In Pennsylvania
What Happens If You Receive Stolen Property In Pennsylvania?
Four Defenses To Medical Malpractice Claims
Car Accident FAQs In Pennsylvania
FAQs About Premises Liability Claims
Things You Need To Know If Charged With A Drug DUI
A Landmark Case Provides Greater Protection From Vehicle Searches
Four Signs Of A Distracted Driver
How Are Car Accident Claims Different When Minors Are Involved?
FAQs About Pennsylvania’s Gun Laws
What Is The Difference Between A Survival Action And A Wrongful Death Claim?
Why Were There More Murders In Pennsylvania In 2020?
Is Self-Defense A Defense To Murder?
Why Hire A Car Accident Lawyer After A Crash?
Safety Tips For Pedestrians
Five Defenses To Domestic Violence Allegations
How To Prove A Slip And Fall Case
State Senator Is Trying To Expand The Castle Doctrine In Pennsylvania