Our Legal Blog
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How to balance cell phone distraction with driver safety
Read more »The temptation to check your phone when you are driving is strong. It would be so easy to quickly respond to a text or make a quick call-but the modern world brings even more danger with its many distractions. Cell phones cause many car accidents, even though cars themselves are getting safer. Being aware of […]
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The horse-story of speed restrictions on the road
Read more »When you get on a familiar road, you probably already know what the posted speed limit is. And when you turn onto an unfamiliar roadway, looking for the speed limit sign is probably one of the first things you do. There is no question that automobiles have increased in speed capabilities and safety designs throughout […]
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Three ways to become a defensive driver
Read more »Everyone has memories from learning how to drive. You probably remember your dad adding little pieces of advice as you travel the backstreets of your town. He may have mentioned that you need to be a “defensive driver.” A real defensive driver means you protect yourself on the road while anticipating hazards caused by the […]
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Ways to protect retirement savings during a divorce
Read more »Most people spend the majority of their career waiting for the day they retire. Imagine golfing on the greenest courses in the country or living in a beautiful home on the lake. However, most people also spend the majority of their career saving for their retirement plans. But divorce often interrupts those plans, and protecting […]
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Spring showers increase the risk of car crashes
Read more »Most drivers know how dangerous the roads are during the winter in Pennsylvania. Between slushy snowfall and icy streets, winter offers a variety of risks for residents. That’s why most drivers welcome spring with open arms once the temperatures start to rise. However, spring is notorious for rain. Even a drizzle increases the possibility of […]
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Can You Move Wherever You Want When You Share Custody?
Read more »Moving to a new place can be stressful. Packing up your entire life and taking it somewhere else may take a lot of work. It only gets more complicated when you try to figure out how your child custody agreement factors in. If you are divorced and have joint custody of your children, you can’t […]
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Divorce over 50: Remember these factors in gray divorce
Read more »According to a study by the Pew Research Center, divorce among couples 50 and older increased by 109% over the last twenty-five years. This phenomenon, known as “gray divorce,” puts many adults in an uncertain financial situation during their retirement years. Pennsylvania addresses marital property in divorce through equitable distribution. That means all property acquired […]
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Five signs of a brain injury after a car crash
Read more »Imagine you are in a severe car accident. You can get out of the car without any significant pain and assess the damage to your vehicle and the other driver. They ask if you want to go to the hospital, but you don’t think you have any injuries. What do you say? Sometimes, it takes […]
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How car accidents ruin a retirement
Read more »Car crashes come with a long list of expenses: repairs, medical treatments, insurance fees and possibly a new vehicle. However, drivers rarely think about how a severe accident impacts investments, especially their retirement funds. Unfortunately, it’s relatively easy for a car accident to turn into a life-altering event. In 2017, over 1,000 people were killed […]