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Bike Accidents and Medical Bills
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During these unprecedented times, more and more of us are getting our exercise by riding our bikes. Even though it’s a law in Pennsylvania, not all motorists “share the road”. All too often, this leads to the worst-case scenario: bicycle crashes where someone is injured. If you or someone you… Continue reading
Why Underinsured Motorist Coverage Is So Important in Pennsylvania
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You may be a responsible driver and abide by the state’s auto insurance laws, however not everyone else does. Interestingly, Pennsylvania has one of the lowest rates of uninsured drivers in the nation. However, the City of Philadelphia and Pittsburgh have many uninsured and underinsured drivers. To be an insured… Continue reading
Memorial Day DUI
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Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of summer. Believe it or not, even during a pandemic, there are still people out there driving under the influence. Unfortunately, this weekend probably will be no different.
Drinks to Go?
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This afternoon, Governor Tom Wolf signed House Bill 327, now Act 21 of 2020, allowing the temporary sale of cocktails-to-go form bars, restaurants or hotels with a liquor license. The law takes effect immediately.
Philadelphia Pedestrians Have Rights!
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Pedestrians who are hit by cars, trucks or buses in Philadelphia have rights when it comes to being compensated. They are entitled to recover all of their damages, including medical bills, lost wages, pain, and suffering. This is also true for bike riders. It is well settled by Pennsylvania case… Continue reading
How Will COVID-19 Affect My Injury Case?
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While there can be no doubt that we are currently living in challenging and unprecedented times due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the attorneys and staff at Stark & Stark are still working hard to obtain justice for injured victims. We are proud to say that we remain open for business… Continue reading
Cybersecurity Concerns during the COVID-19 Pandemic
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The current pandemic has significantly altered how people work, shop, and communicate with each other. The majority of people who have been fortunate enough to keep their jobs are working from home, and doing most of their shopping teleconferencing and/or videoconferencing from their house or apartment. This creates security concerns… Continue reading
COVID-19 and Construction in Philadelphia and Surrounding States
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Being in a family of construction workers, the COVID-19 crisis has hit hard. My family members, like yours are out of work, seeking unemployment, or their businesses are prevented from thriving. With COVID-19 not yet reaching its peak, several Construction businesses have been required to halt residential and commercial construction… Continue reading
A New Age for Pennsylvania Workers
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Communities throughout the United States are experiencing unprecedented unemployment levels during the COVID-19 pandemic. People have been blindsided with layoffs and furloughs from employment. Many of these individuals are in critical need of unemployment compensation to get through this crisis.
Sexual Abuse in Pennsylvania
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All too often society’s most vulnerable citizens – our youth – are abused by the very people who are responsible for their care. In 2017, over 3,000 children in Pennsylvania were placed in out-of-home juvenile delinquent residential facilities, including group homes. Surveys conducted by the U.S. Department of Justice in… Continue reading
