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- May 8Divorce in the Era of Covid-19If you are going through a In many counties with electronic filing, it is still possible to start a divorce cas...VIEW ARTICLE
- May 7Pranksters May Face Criminal Charges for Threatening to Spread CoronavirusOver the past few weeks, the warnings of coronavirus have been near constant, and the media has been flooded with way...VIEW ARTICLE
- May 5People Hurt by an Intoxicated Person May be Able to Sue Under the State’s Dram Shop LawsThere are a number of consequences that can come from having too much to drink at a bar or other establishment...VIEW ARTICLE
- Apr 30Pennsylvania Courts, Our Office, Your Case and COVID-19Governor Wolf has declared that while law offices remain generally closed, lawyers and staff may access physical offices as necessary t...VIEW ARTICLE
- Apr 28The World Today Looks Nothing Like it Did Just a Few Short Months AgoThe world today looks nothing like it did just a few short months ago. It goes without saying that so muc...VIEW ARTICLE
- Apr 27Attorney van der Veen’s Podcast Appearance Featured in The Legal IntelligencerAttorney van der Veen was featured on the VoiceAmerica – Live Internet Talk Radio podcast, “Is There Really Truth & Justice fo...VIEW ARTICLE
- Apr 26Did Your Business Suffer Losses Due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Shutdown? Here are Four Things to Know About Business Interruption InsuranceIn an effort to control the deadly Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf ordered the closure of all non-life-sustaining businesses...VIEW ARTICLE
- Apr 23Have You Been Exposed to COVID-19 While Working?This information is especially important to essential workers. Have you been exposed to COVID-19 while on the job as a first-responder...VIEW ARTICLE
- Apr 21The Importance of an Estate Plan During Covid-19The number of corona virus cases continues to rise on a daily basis. Especially for those persons in the most vulnerabl...VIEW ARTICLE
- Apr 1Is Assisted Suicide Legal in Pennsylvania?Recently, The Washington Times ran a story of some of the most notable cases involving a caregiver killing their patients. On...VIEW ARTICLE
- Mar 31What is the Law on Clearing Snow from Your Car in Pennsylvania?Pennsylvania is known for getting hit with some pretty hard snowstorms in the winter. As temperatures drop, snow and ice star...VIEW ARTICLE
- Mar 27Will Business Interruption Insurance Cover Losses Related to Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Pennsylvania?In response to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has taken strict action in an effort to limit th...VIEW ARTICLE
- Mar 26Are There Defenses to Theft in Pennsylvania?A Pennsylvania man was sentenced in late January for stealing electronics, mainly Apple products, from a Target store. The man, Akba...VIEW ARTICLE
- Mar 23Important Safety Tips for Winter DrivingAlthough it happened approximately one month ago, few people in Pennsylvania have forgotten about the 30-vehicle pileup on Interstate 80 i...VIEW ARTICLE
- Mar 20Defective Drugs Cause Serious Harm, and Patients can Seek CompensationIn late January, United States District Judge Wendy Beetlestone of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania allowed a lawsuit against drug manufacturer...VIEW ARTICLE
- Mar 18In Pennsylvania, Strangulation Charges are Still All Too CommonA top executive at Erie Insurance, Bradley Postema, has been charged with strangulation after allegedly choking and assaulting a woman h...VIEW ARTICLE
- Mar 17Are Property Owners Required to Clear Snow and Ice in Pennsylvania?The Supreme Court in New Jersey has recently overturned a decision in a slip and fall case that rested on th...VIEW ARTICLE
- Mar 12Your Options After a Hit-and-Run Car AccidentIn Pennsylvania, leaving the scene of a car accident is a very serious offense, and may come with criminal sentences fo...VIEW ARTICLE
- Feb 13What Makes a Strong Personal Injury Case?After an accident, victims are dealing with severe injuries, often cannot return to work, and have a mountain of medical bills...VIEW ARTICLE
- Feb 11Common Questions About Wrongful Death ClaimsIn December the family of a cardiologist’s patient was awarded $6.3 million in a wrongful death lawsuit. A jury made thi...VIEW ARTICLE
- Feb 6Can You Use Force to Protect Your Home in Pennsylvania?Just after midnight on Christmas Eve, a man was awoken by strange noises. With gun in hand, the man went t...VIEW ARTICLE
- Feb 3Is There a Statute of Limitations on Murder in Pennsylvania?Recently, a Pennsylvania man, made headlines when he admitted to killing his wife 40 years ago. The woman, was killed i...VIEW ARTICLE
- Jan 28Number of DUIs Down this New Year’s, but Some Drivers Still Need a DefenseIt was not long in the days following New Year’s Eve that Pennsylvania State Police released data regarding the amount o...VIEW ARTICLE
- Jan 24What Does the Law Say About Animal Cruelty in Pennsylvania?Animal cruelty is now a federal offense, but two teenagers in Pennsylvania are facing state charges after they posted a vide...VIEW ARTICLE
- Jan 22Does a Recall Protect Manufacturers from Product Liability Claims?Recently Almark Foods issued a recall for its hard-boiled egg products that were sold by major food retailers, including Kroger, Trade...VIEW ARTICLE
- Jan 16What are Third Party Claims for Workplace Injuries?In early November, a federal court dismissed a case against a lift manufacturer. The lawsuit was filed by family members o...VIEW ARTICLE
- Jan 14The Problem with Treating Opioid Overdoses as HomicidesThere is a troubling trend in Pennsylvania. The opioid epidemic has spiraled out of control in the commonwealth, as it ha...VIEW ARTICLE
- Jan 9Who can File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit in Pennsylvania?A 56-year-old man was working on his front-loader at his home when the hydraulic unit at the front of the machin...VIEW ARTICLE
- Jan 7What is Considered Endangering the Welfare of Children?A 39-year-old mother has been charged with endangering the welfare of children after co-sleeping with her child. The mom smoked marijuan...VIEW ARTICLE
- 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
Divorce in the Era of Covid-19
Pranksters May Face Criminal Charges for Threatening to Spread Coronavirus
People Hurt by an Intoxicated Person May be Able to Sue Under the State’s Dram Shop Laws
Pennsylvania Courts, Our Office, Your Case and COVID-19
The World Today Looks Nothing Like it Did Just a Few Short Months Ago
Attorney van der Veen’s Podcast Appearance Featured in The Legal Intelligencer
Did Your Business Suffer Losses Due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Shutdown? Here are Four Things to Know About Business Interruption Insurance
Have You Been Exposed to COVID-19 While Working?
The Importance of an Estate Plan During Covid-19
Is Assisted Suicide Legal in Pennsylvania?
What is the Law on Clearing Snow from Your Car in Pennsylvania?
Will Business Interruption Insurance Cover Losses Related to Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Pennsylvania?
Are There Defenses to Theft in Pennsylvania?
Important Safety Tips for Winter Driving
Defective Drugs Cause Serious Harm, and Patients can Seek Compensation
In Pennsylvania, Strangulation Charges are Still All Too Common
Are Property Owners Required to Clear Snow and Ice in Pennsylvania?
Your Options After a Hit-and-Run Car Accident
What Makes a Strong Personal Injury Case?
Common Questions About Wrongful Death Claims
Can You Use Force to Protect Your Home in Pennsylvania?
Is There a Statute of Limitations on Murder in Pennsylvania?
Number of DUIs Down this New Year’s, but Some Drivers Still Need a Defense
What Does the Law Say About Animal Cruelty in Pennsylvania?
Does a Recall Protect Manufacturers from Product Liability Claims?
What are Third Party Claims for Workplace Injuries?
The Problem with Treating Opioid Overdoses as Homicides
Who can File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit in Pennsylvania?
What is Considered Endangering the Welfare of Children?
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?