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Trees line the streets of West Chester, providing a picturesque setting, cool shade and environmental benefits. Yet, they pose a hidden danger. These towering natural beauties can come crashing down, snap in half or drop limbs without warning. Falling tree accidents...
The elements of a car accident claim are similar across all states. There must be a duty of care owed that was breached through the negligent acts of another, leading to injuries. However, each state has its own rules regarding personal injury claims. Understanding...
If you are hurt while using a defective product, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries. However, to recover the damages, you must file your claim within the statute of limitations period. As far as product liability is concerned, intent does not...
You love jogging, but there is no guaranteed way to stay safe if you run on or near the road. You always have risks from the cars and trucks around you. An accident can have catastrophic consequences for a pedestrian. That said, there are steps you can take to make...
Stalking is a serious crime that you can be charged with in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. In Pennsylvania, any act or repeated acts that give another person distress within reason can be stalking. The charges vary depending on if it is a first offense or if there...
Small and medium-sized companies have the same legal needs for contract drafting, litigation services and collections as any large company. Unfortunately, smaller companies can’t rely on an internal legal department as needed and must engage legal services a la carte....
Decorating your home during the holiday season is a fun bonding experience for the whole family. However, you also want to rest assured that you're honoring safe practices when putting up decorations. Risk of fire or injuries should be a constant concern, one that...
Most college students have a lot of on their plate: keeping up with schoolwork, often working a part-time job and participating in all the fun activities that surround college life. However, with much more freedom than they had in high school, they may not always make...
Pennsylvania Rule of Evidence 609 pertains to when a witness may be impeached with a prior conviction. Pennsylvania allows for either party, in a criminal case, to impeach any witness with a select category of prior convictions. In Pennsylvania, this...
In Pennsylvania death penalty cases, where the prosecution is seeking the death penalty, the prosecution must prove that there is an aggravating factor present to warrant the death penalty. The PA Legislature set forth a list of factors that are deemed aggravating for...
In Pennsylvania death penalty cases, the Legislature created a statute outlining mitigating circumstances a jury shall consider when determining whether to impose a sentence of death or life. There are (8) factors to be considered: defendant has no significant...
In Pennsylvania, a person who is convicted of the crime of possession with the intent to deliver can face a number of mandatory minimum sentences. One of the factual scenarios that can activate a mandatory minimum sentence is where a firearm is located in close...
