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- 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
- May 30Understanding Robbery in PennsylvaniaA Jamestown, Pennsylvania man was arrested at the end of April on robbery charges. He drove his friend to the par...VIEW ARTICLE
- May 28Can You Really Sue Over Hot Coffee?Recently, a story of hot coffee made news once again as a Philadelphia man has dropped a lawsuit alleging that Wawa’...VIEW ARTICLE
- May 23Kidnapping is an Extremely Serious Crime in PennsylvaniaIn late April, neighbors were shocked to hear the story of a man that kidnapped a four-year-old girl and kept he...VIEW ARTICLE
- May 21What are the Laws on Product Liability in Pennsylvania?In the middle of April, a woman filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania...VIEW ARTICLE
- May 20Aggravated Assault vs. Attempted Murder Charges in PennsylvaniaIn early March, a Pennsylvania woman was charged with attempted murder after throwing a knife at her boyfriend. The knife struc...VIEW ARTICLE
- May 6How do Damages for Loss of Enjoyment of Life Work in Pennsylvania?In early March, a Pennsylvania appeals court upheld a man’s personal injury award for injuries he sustained in a car crash...VIEW ARTICLE
- May 2Personal Injury Lawsuits Involving Adults vs. ChildrenAccidents happen, and they’re often the fault of another person. These types of accidents don’t only happen to adults, though. Childre...VIEW ARTICLE
- Apr 30Cocaine and Meth Crimes on the Rise in PennsylvaniaAccording to ABC News, certain areas of Pennsylvania have seen increased incidents of meth and cocaine abuse. These areas are Philadelphia...VIEW ARTICLE
- Apr 23What’s the Difference Between Murder and Manslaughter in Pennsylvania?In February of 2019, Ryan Taylor was convicted of involuntary manslaughter for the death of Danee Mower. Taylor and Mower wer...VIEW ARTICLE
- Apr 22Reminder to “Slow Down to Get Around”In December of 2018, a new law was passed in Pennsylvania but many residents are still unaware of it, or they’r...VIEW ARTICLE
- Apr 11The Difference Between Theft and Embezzlement in PennsylvaniaRecently, the founder of Marauder Aquatic Club was accused with stealing nearly $40,000 from the aquatic club over a period o...VIEW ARTICLE
- Apr 10Who Is Liable for a Commercial Truck Accident?In the middle of February, a truck accident occurred on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. The accident occurred when a wheel flew of...VIEW ARTICLE
- Apr 3What is an attractive nuisance claim?Transcript: Attractive nuisances, something that a property owner keeps on their property that could be attractive to children but because o...VIEW ARTICLE
- Mar 26Who’s Liable in a Car Accident when Icy Roads are a Factor?Ice and snow were cited as the reason for three In order to answer this question, three different legal concepts mus...VIEW ARTICLE
- Mar 25What is a Criminal Mistrial, and What Does It Mean for a Case?Recently, the case of a man accused of shooting a clerk in a Pennsylvania gas station in October of 2017 ende...VIEW ARTICLE
- Mar 19How Reliable is the Government Star Rating for Nursing Homes?Making the decision to place a loved one in a The laws pertaining to nursing homes though, are many. It ca...VIEW ARTICLE
- Mar 19What Rights Do I Have if I’m Taken in For Questioning?The Sixth Amendment The Sometimes in an effort to close a case and get a conviction, law enforcement officials don’t alway...VIEW ARTICLE
- Mar 11Wrongful Death Claims vs. Survival Claims: What’s the Difference?Losing a In Pennsylvania, A Wrongful Death Claim in Pennsylvania Wrongful death is outlined in Pennsylvania’s Consolidated Statutes, Title 42, Chapte...VIEW ARTICLE
- Mar 7What You Need to Know About Field Sobriety Tests in PennsylvaniaWhen police officers suspect someone of a Three Main Field Sobriety Tests A The walk-and-turn test is exactly what it sound...VIEW ARTICLE
- Mar 6Are Ski Resorts Liable for Accidents?It’s optimal ski weather all around Pennsylvania right now. Unfortunately, a day of skiing doesn’t always result in just good memorie...VIEW ARTICLE
- Feb 20Aggravated Assault on a Police Officerolice were called to the home of an Altoona, Pennsylvania man’s home to investigate alleged animal cruelty. Law enforcement found ...VIEW ARTICLE
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?
Understanding Robbery in Pennsylvania
Can You Really Sue Over Hot Coffee?
Kidnapping is an Extremely Serious Crime in Pennsylvania
What are the Laws on Product Liability in Pennsylvania?
Aggravated Assault vs. Attempted Murder Charges in Pennsylvania
How do Damages for Loss of Enjoyment of Life Work in Pennsylvania?
Personal Injury Lawsuits Involving Adults vs. Children
Cocaine and Meth Crimes on the Rise in Pennsylvania
What’s the Difference Between Murder and Manslaughter in Pennsylvania?
Reminder to “Slow Down to Get Around”
The Difference Between Theft and Embezzlement in Pennsylvania
Who Is Liable for a Commercial Truck Accident?
What is an attractive nuisance claim?
Who’s Liable in a Car Accident when Icy Roads are a Factor?
What is a Criminal Mistrial, and What Does It Mean for a Case?
How Reliable is the Government Star Rating for Nursing Homes?
What Rights Do I Have if I’m Taken in For Questioning?
Wrongful Death Claims vs. Survival Claims: What’s the Difference?
What You Need to Know About Field Sobriety Tests in Pennsylvania
Are Ski Resorts Liable for Accidents?
Aggravated Assault on a Police Officer