Personal injury damages are an important legal remedy to help injured car accident victims with the damages they face following a car accident. For that reason, car accident victims should be familiar with how a personal injury claim for damages can help them with the physical, financial and emotional impacts of a car accident. Personal injury help for car accident victims There are several different types of personal injury damages that can potentially help victims with each of the specific types of damages they suffered because of the car accident including: Medical damages: medical damages ..read more

All along you knew that estate planning was important. This can be credited to your experience dealing with your parents’ muddled estate that led to a great amount of family-related stress. The hours of reading and research that you spent learning about estate planning do make you more knowledgeable when you are ready to create a will. However, once this legal document is in place, it still needs periodic tune-ups. Reviewing your will every three to five years is a good rule of thumb, but the main reasons to update your will is because of the changes that occur in your life. Divorce, remarriag ..read more

There are inherent dangers on the road in Philadelphia and throughout Pennsylvania. People who are driving safely, obeying the rules of the road and keeping a close watch on others may believe they have a good chance of being safe. However, other drivers might not be so vigilant. After a crash, there will be many concerns such as medical expenses, the inability to work and a dramatically different life. If there is a fatality, family members must try to move on without their loved one. It may be necessary to consider a legal filing to be compensated. Two-vehicle crash kills one, injures two ot ..read more

Acquiring real estate is a momentous occasion. Maybe it has investment potential or sentimental value, perhaps its physical characteristics were appealing for a growing family. No matter the reason, it’s time to celebrate. However, things can go south quickly if other parties also claim an interest in the property. A property dispute may prevent the owner from using or developing the land to his liking. Considering significant time and money may have gone into the acquisition, this is often unbelievably frustrating for the purchaser. How is this issue resolved? One common solution here in Penn ..read more

It only takes a spark of an idea for a person to decide to open a business in the Wilkes-Barre area. One major decision they will have to make before opening their doors is what structure their business will take on. The following is a brief overview of some common business structures. Sole proprietorships One common business structure is a sole proprietorship, in which one person alone owns the business. In a sole proprietorship, the business owner is completely liable for the business’ debts and obligations. This is because a sole proprietorship is not considered a separate business entity f ..read more

Many people are interested in learning more about estate planning. They may want to make sure their assets are allocated correctly upon their death or they may want to preserve their assets for future generations or designated charities. There are many advantages to creating a trust as an estate planning tool and there are several types of trusts that may be a good option. Revocable Living Trust A revocable living trust is one of the more popular trusts a family may choose. Assets are moved from a person’s own name to the trust’s name and upon a person’s death they are immediately transferred ..read more

There are millions of ways to move through all the decisions you must make during your divorce. One aspect you’ll want to thoughtfully plan out is how you will tell your children the news. It’s possible you might be more than ready to separate from your ex, but your children might not be. Your decision might seem surprising or confusing to your young ones. So, being a guide through it all can help make the announcement and process a little more digestible. Here are a few dos and don’ts to keep in mind as you talk to your kids about divorce: Don’t rush the news It’s possible that your child w ..read more

Estate planning is important for everyone in Pennsylvania because this process is the best way to provide security for loved ones. A thoughtfully crafted estate plan may make it possible to minimize tax losses, avoid litigation and protect assets so that they can be transferred to heirs. Estate planning is particularly important for anyone who owns a small business or helps to run a larger one as an officer. When a business owner starts making end-of-life plans, they need to make two sets: The first is a will to deal with personal assets, and arrangements need to be made for the business side ..read more

Property and asset holders in Pennsylvania who do not yet have an estate plan may be wondering if they should put their assets into a trust fund or a will. A will must go through probate court before the assets listed therein can be distributed, and the probate process can take months or even years to complete. In probate court, a judge will preside over the transfer of a decedent’s estate, which could include the appointment of a guardian. If a guardian is not designated in a will, the judge will have to decide who to name as a guardian. Another drawback of wills is that they can be contested ..read more

If a Pennsylvania resident is injured by a defective product, that person, generally, has two years to file a lawsuit. The window to file a lawsuit, typically, begins on the day that the victim was hurt. In some cases, the statue of limitations clock doesn't start until a person either discovered or should have discovered his or her injury. Generally speaking, statutes of limitations are imposed to create an additional layer of fairness in a civil proceeding. A defective product is defined as one that is unreasonably dangerous when it is used in a proper manner. Defects can occur because an it ..read more