Arbitration is becoming increasingly common because so many companies, employers, insurance companies and contractors are adding arbitration clauses to their contracts. Â Courts are motivated to enforce these clauses in order to reduce a long backlog of cases. Determining Whether Your Dispute Is Subject to Arbitration Some contracts may not clearly specify whether disagreements shall be […]
Read MoreMass transit is used every day for people to get back and forth from work to home. With mass transit, people may be able to get to work in a more convenient way. Without this form of transportation, they may not be able to travel as freely. However, mass transit forms of transportation may get […]
Read MoreMotorcycles can be a vehicle that people use to get around. Although these vehicles can be fun and daring, they can also be quite dangerous. Since they do not provide much protection, individuals riding a motorcycle can become gravely injured in an accident. Motorcycles are usually not covered under the Personal Injury Protection plan that […]
Read MoreWhenever an individual is seriously injured in an accident, one of the things that a medical professional will assess is whether the victim is suffering from a traumatic brain injury. These injuries can be as simple as a concussion or be as serious as to lose significant brain function. When an accident caused by the […]
Read MoreIf you have been seriously injured in a slip and fall accident on another person’s property, it is important to consider your legal options. A viable slip and fall claim hinges on the argument that a landowner did not keep their property “reasonably safe.” But what exactly does this mean? What one person considers to […]
Read MoreBeneficiaries are named in someone’s will to receive part of their estate. Upon the death of a loved one, their will is examined to determine what they left behind and who they left it to. This will then cause these assets to be collected and distributed to the proper individuals. These individuals are known as […]
Read MoreBecoming seriously injured can have a major impact on a person for years down the road. When someone gets injured and wants to pursue a lawsuit against the responsible party, they will have to determine who owns the property that they obtained their injuries on. In the state of Pennsylvania and throughout the country, property […]
Read MoreMotor vehicle accidents are often very serious and unfortunately can result in serious injury or death. One of the most serious types of motor vehicle accidents that occur on Pennsylvania’s network of highways are those that involve tractor trailers and other trucks. When these massive vehicles are involved in an accident with a smaller passenger […]
Read MoreSome homeowners face an overwhelming financial burden because of the real estate market. Some unfortunate homeowners bought at the top of the market or swindled by financial schemes. Some people are caught drowning in debt because their mortgage is overwhelming while the value of their home has plummeted after the burst of the real estate […]
Read MoreObviously, qualified retirement plans such as 401(k) plans and IRAs are meant to provide retirement savings. However, if you’re fortunate and don’t have to draw heavily, if at all, on plan and IRA assets, you can preserve a tidy nest egg for your heirs. In fact, if handled correctly, distributions can be stretched over the […]
Read MoreAn estate planning rule of thumb is to review (and, if necessary, revise) your estate plan in light of major life events. Such events include a marriage, birth of a child and a divorce. A second marriage also calls for an estate plan review. You’ll want to provide for your current spouse but not inadvertently […]
Read MoreThe Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) has reduced estate tax concerns for many families, but estate tax liability remains a concern for some. Notably, you may implement strategies in the wake of the TCJA that are designed to reduce future exposure to federal and state estate taxes. One such option, a Crummey trust, remains […]
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