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- Aug 26Understanding The Crime Of Perjury In PennsylvaniaRecently, a grand jury decided that three former homicide detectives from Philadelphia should face criminal charges of perjury for their testimon...VIEW ARTICLE
- Aug 24Why You Should Never Sign An Arbitration Agreement With A Nursing HomeRecently, the Pennsylvania Superior Court vacated a lower court’s decision to send a nursing home dispute to arbitration. The case involve...VIEW ARTICLE
- Aug 18How To Ensure Your Pool Is Safe This SummerWhile pools do offer a refreshing way to cool off when you want to beat the heat, they also pose ...VIEW ARTICLE
- Aug 17Are There Defenses To DUIs In Pennsylvania?No one ever wants to hear a police siren and see the flashing lights in their rearview mirror while they ar...VIEW ARTICLE
- Aug 12Recovering Damages For A Traumatic Brain InjuryTraumatic brain injuries, commonly referred to as TBIs, are very common after car accidents, workplace accidents, and slip and falls. Despit...VIEW ARTICLE
- Aug 10FAQs About Megan’s LawRecently, a Lock Haven man was charged and now faces up to 34 years in prison for posing as a 19-year-ol...VIEW ARTICLE
- Aug 5Everything You Should Know About Bicycle Laws In PennsylvaniaPennsylvania is open for business once again, and people are starting to emerge from their homes and continue on with ...VIEW ARTICLE
- Aug 3What Is Sexual Assault In Pennsylvania?Recently, a man was arrested after sexually assaulting a woman in the bathroom of a super market in York Township. Th...VIEW ARTICLE
- Jul 29Common Mistakes to Avoid in Your Personal Injury ClaimCar accidents, medical malpractice, and slip and falls are just a few ways in which innocent accident victims become hurt ever...VIEW ARTICLE
- Jul 26Is Abandonment A Defense To Burglary?Recently, a man pleaded guilty to third-degree burglary after it was found that he broke into an empty home. After th...VIEW ARTICLE
- Jul 22Understanding Punitive Damages In PennsylvaniaAfter an accident, many people know that they can file a claim against the negligent party to recover damages such a...VIEW ARTICLE
- Jul 15Proposed Bill Would Make It Harder For Students And More To Claim Damages Related To COVID-19Recently, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed House Bill 605. Although it is not law just yet, it poses many problem...VIEW ARTICLE
- Jul 13There Are Defenses To Fleeing A Police OfficerRecently, Pennsylvania State Police announced they have found the vehicle an 18-year-old allegedly used to hit a trooper in Lancaster Count...VIEW ARTICLE
- Jul 8The Different Degrees Of Kidnapping In PennsylvaniaThe Pennsylvania police have been searching for a man accused of kidnapping and rape since the beginning of May. It wa...VIEW ARTICLE
- Jul 6Common Questions About Personal Injury Law in PennsylvaniaIf you have been hurt and you think it was due to someone else’s negligence, you have a lot of questions...VIEW ARTICLE
- Jul 1Four Common Questions About Stalking In PennsylvaniaPolice in the Philadelphia area have been searching for a man wanted in three sexual assaults over the past week. Recently...VIEW ARTICLE
- Jun 30The Importance Of Seeking Medical Attention After An AccidentRecently, a Pennsylvania man was in his horse drawn buggy when it was struck by a driver that had a bloo...VIEW ARTICLE
- Jun 28Can You Use Self-Defense In Pennsylvania?Recently, a man was found not guilty of criminal homicide. The man was involved in a marijuana deal that ended i...VIEW ARTICLE
- Jun 23How To Report Nursing Home Abuse In PennsylvaniaFederal and state law both outline many rights and protections for nursing home residents. Under Pennsylvania’s Adult Protective Services Act, al...VIEW ARTICLE
- Jun 22As DUIs Decrease, Here Are Three Things You Need To Know About The LawWhen the pandemic first began in early 2020, it was thought there may be fewer car accidents in total, and eve...VIEW ARTICLE
- Jun 17Debunking Common Myths Surrounding Dog BitesAccording to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the number of postal service workers that have become the victims of dog bite...VIEW ARTICLE
- Jun 10Are Passengers Ever Liable For Car Accidents?Imagine this. You are driving down the road headed for a night out with your friends. On the way to you...VIEW ARTICLE
- Jun 8When Is Burglary A Federal Crime?In most cases, burglary is charged as a state crime. However, as three brothers just found out, there are times whe...VIEW ARTICLE
- Jun 3Filing A Wrongful Death Lawsuit After A Criminal DeathLosing a loved one is always devastating, but it can stir up even more anger and frustration when the loss o...VIEW ARTICLE
- Jun 1What Is Prohibited Possession Of A Firearm?During a recent arrest, two Lehigh County residents were charged with a number of drug and firearm offenses, including 14 count...VIEW ARTICLE
- May 27Pennsylvania Among Top Five States With Highest Dog Bite ClaimsAccording to a recent report from a National Insurance Company, dog bite claims are on the rise in Pennsylvania. In fact...VIEW ARTICLE
- May 25Defenses To Drug Trafficking Charges In PennsylvaniaRecently, a Philadelphia man pled guilty to racketeering charges, as he was involved in a drug trafficking scheme that spanned Pennsylvania...VIEW ARTICLE
- May 20Things To Know If You Get Into An RV Accident This SummerA multi-vehicle crash involving a recreational vehicle (RV) recently shut down Interstate 81 North in Cumberland county and unfortunately, it wil...VIEW ARTICLE
- May 13What You Need To Know About Marijuana Laws In PA As Arrests Increase During The PandemicAccording to data published by the cannabis advocacy group NORML, over 20,000 adults were arrested for marijuana-related offenses in Pennsylvania durin...VIEW ARTICLE
- May 11Can You Sue For Road Rage In Pennsylvania?Residents of Pennsylvania were shocked this week to learn that a 47-year-old Pennsylvania woman was killed while traveling to North Carolin...VIEW ARTICLE
- May 6Understanding Pennsylvania’s Sex Offender RegistryA Pennsylvania community is left reeling after a woman that lived in Bucks County was found dead in a hotel roo...VIEW ARTICLE
- May 4Common Injuries That Result From Dog BitesIt is a common misconception that dog bites only result in minor injuries. As a woman found out recently, that i...VIEW ARTICLE
- Apr 28Is The Smell Of Marijuana Enough For Police To Search Your Car?The issue surrounding when, and under what circumstances, a police officer can search a vehicle is always a complex one. La...VIEW ARTICLE
- Apr 27Can Black Box Technology Help Your Car Accident Case?When people think of black boxes, they typically think of those found on airplanes or on large trucks. However, according t...VIEW ARTICLE
- Apr 20Can You Sue Your Landlord For A Slip And Fall Accident?Perhaps you slipped on ice in your apartment building’s parking lot. Or, maybe you have asked your landlord to repair ...VIEW ARTICLE
- Apr 15To Settle Or Not Settle Your Accident Case?After being hurt in an accident, you can file a claim to recover compensation from the at-fault party. At some poin...VIEW ARTICLE
- Apr 13When Is Bank Robbery A Federal Crime?Recently, a man that formerly lived in Erie pleaded guilty to committing two bank robberies in the City of Erie jus...VIEW ARTICLE
- Apr 5How Hospitals Fight a Malpractice ClaimHospitals are supposed to help patients and treat them so they can overcome an illness or injury. While Pennsylvania is hom...VIEW ARTICLE
- Apr 5COVID-19 MessageCORONAVIRUS A Message to Our Clients and Friends The partners at van der Veen, Hartshorn, Levin & Lindheim place the health...VIEW ARTICLE
- Apr 1Pedestrians are More at Risk During the Winter SeasonOn New Year’s Eve, a man was fatally struck by a vehicle in East Donegal Township while he worked for Eagl...VIEW ARTICLE
- Mar 30Defenses to Armed Robbery in PennsylvaniaTheft crimes are very common during the holidays and this year was no different. On Christmas Eve, two men allegedly robbe...VIEW ARTICLE
- Mar 23Defenses to Car Theft in PennsylvaniaIn early February, two people broke into a home, stole car keys, and then used the vehicle in the driveway t...VIEW ARTICLE
- Mar 21In My Own Defense: Michael van der Veen Responds to Ted Schwartz Article“I do solemnly swear (or arm) that I will support, obey and defend the Constitution of the United States and the Constitutio...VIEW ARTICLE
- Mar 18Lessons learned in Washington, D.C.While serving as impeachment counsel to former President Donald J. Trump, I gave a number of interviews to media outlets acros...VIEW ARTICLE
- Mar 18When are Children Tried as Adults in Pennsylvania?The story of a man that had been in prison for nearly 70 years after he was convicted as a 15-year-ol...VIEW ARTICLE
- Mar 12Can You File a Lawsuit Over Negligent Security?An 84-year-old woman is filing a lawsuit against a casino after a 39-year-old man attacked her in the casino’s parking lot...VIEW ARTICLE
- Mar 9Is Breaking Into a Barn Considered Burglary in Pennsylvania?Recently, a person broke into a home and a barn in Jefferson County, even though it did not appear that the...VIEW ARTICLE
- Mar 4Why Evidence is So Important in Your Slip and Fall ClaimAccording to the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB), the number of slip and fall claims has drastically increased in the las...VIEW ARTICLE
Understanding The Crime Of Perjury In Pennsylvania
Why You Should Never Sign An Arbitration Agreement With A Nursing Home
How To Ensure Your Pool Is Safe This Summer
Are There Defenses To DUIs In Pennsylvania?
Recovering Damages For A Traumatic Brain Injury
FAQs About Megan’s Law
Everything You Should Know About Bicycle Laws In Pennsylvania
What Is Sexual Assault In Pennsylvania?
Common Mistakes to Avoid in Your Personal Injury Claim
Is Abandonment A Defense To Burglary?
Understanding Punitive Damages In Pennsylvania
Proposed Bill Would Make It Harder For Students And More To Claim Damages Related To COVID-19
There Are Defenses To Fleeing A Police Officer
The Different Degrees Of Kidnapping In Pennsylvania
Common Questions About Personal Injury Law in Pennsylvania
Four Common Questions About Stalking In Pennsylvania
The Importance Of Seeking Medical Attention After An Accident
Can You Use Self-Defense In Pennsylvania?
How To Report Nursing Home Abuse In Pennsylvania
As DUIs Decrease, Here Are Three Things You Need To Know About The Law
Debunking Common Myths Surrounding Dog Bites
Are Passengers Ever Liable For Car Accidents?
When Is Burglary A Federal Crime?
Filing A Wrongful Death Lawsuit After A Criminal Death
What Is Prohibited Possession Of A Firearm?
Pennsylvania Among Top Five States With Highest Dog Bite Claims
Defenses To Drug Trafficking Charges In Pennsylvania
Things To Know If You Get Into An RV Accident This Summer
What You Need To Know About Marijuana Laws In PA As Arrests Increase During The Pandemic
Can You Sue For Road Rage In Pennsylvania?
Understanding Pennsylvania’s Sex Offender Registry
Common Injuries That Result From Dog Bites
Is The Smell Of Marijuana Enough For Police To Search Your Car?
Can Black Box Technology Help Your Car Accident Case?
Can You Sue Your Landlord For A Slip And Fall Accident?
To Settle Or Not Settle Your Accident Case?
When Is Bank Robbery A Federal Crime?
How Hospitals Fight a Malpractice Claim
COVID-19 Message
Pedestrians are More at Risk During the Winter Season
Defenses to Armed Robbery in Pennsylvania
Defenses to Car Theft in Pennsylvania
In My Own Defense: Michael van der Veen Responds to Ted Schwartz Article
Lessons learned in Washington, D.C.
When are Children Tried as Adults in Pennsylvania?
Can You File a Lawsuit Over Negligent Security?
Is Breaking Into a Barn Considered Burglary in Pennsylvania?
Why Evidence is So Important in Your Slip and Fall Claim