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If you're facing an arrest for Driving Under the influence (DUI or DWI) in Pennsylvania, you probably know the penalties can be serious. You can end up paying steep fines, serve time in jail, and have your driver's license suspended even with a first Pennsylvania DUI conviction. But what if you'r...

When you find out that someone you love has been injured in a motorcycle accident, that's already more than enough to handle. You need to figure out how to manage their care, how you and your family will be able to move past the event, and how to pursue all possible compensation. If you learn th...

When you seek medical care immediately after a car crash, it's because you need help. You need a professional to assess your injuries and leap into action. You need someone to re-set bones, stitch you up, and provide pain management strategies. You don't need someone responsible for providing ca...

Whiplash; windshield contact; any strike or blow to the head: It's alarmingly easy to sustain a concussion after a vehicular accident. Unfortunately, it may not be as easy to diagnose a concussion definitively. Concussions can be sneaky, with symptoms that often go unspotted. These symptoms ca...

If you've suffered severe injuries during a car crash, there's a chance you may require reconstructive surgery immediately afterward. Some of the common injuries that accident victims sustain—head wounds, lacerations, broken bones—may require a cosmetic solution for you to regain your previous q...

You are minding your own business and driving on the road when another car swerves into your path and crashes into you. You realize afterwards that the driver was texting and driving, and may be wondering what your rights are in such a case. If someone has ever injured you because they wer...

How long will it take to settle my case? How much will I receive? If you have suffered a personal injury in Philadelphia, these questions are undoubtedly at the forefront of your mind. Unfortunately, since every case is different, they are not always easy to answer. However, some factors i...

The Center for Diseases Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a National temporary halt in eviction to prevent the further spread of COVID-19 effective September 4, 2020. The CDC action stops evictions related to nonpayment of rent until 2021. Further, hotels cannot evict guests for nonp...

The COVID-19 pandemic is continuing to have a tremendous impact on nearly all aspects of life. Currently, the federal extension of supplemental unemployment benefits is uncertain, which leaves many individuals and businesses in Pennsylvania in a precarious financial situation. Many individ...

It is estimated that over 44 million Americans lost their job due to COVID-19. Unfortunately, rent is still due. Or is it? If you are a Philadelphia-based landlord or property manager, you may be wondering if you still need to charge rent. While the eviction moratorium is extended until Au...

You might not have noticed when it happened, but it may well be something you want to find out what the relevant details are so you can make an informed decision. Real estate evictions and foreclosure in Philadelphia changed on July 9, 2020. It was on July 9, 2020, that Governor Wolf exten...

If you are charged with a crime and feel your civil rights have been infringed upon in any way by the government or any organization, you might need a knowledgeable criminal defense attorney to represent you. It is essential that no matter the circumstance your rights to be treated fairly and jus...

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has hit everyone hard. It has caused businesses to lose, workers to get laid off, and the entire United States economy to come to a halt. Many families have lost their livelihoods due to government restrictions, loss of customers, or even their own illnesses or...

Statistics show that around 16 million Americans have now lost their jobs due to the knock-on effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Naturally, this economic reality will lead to many people being unable to pay their rent or mortgage. If you live in Philadelphia and find yourself in this position, you...

The rate of homeownership in Philadelphia has been steadily decreasing in recent years. However, property law is relevant for more than just buying a home. Whether you are looking for a penthouse apartment or a new business office, you are going to need the help of a good property law prac...

We have all heard of attorney-client privilege, but we may not know precisely what the limits of that privilege are. If you are conversing with an attorney, you want to make sure that what you are saying will be kept confidential, so it is essential that you know what circumstances you can and ca...