Auto accidents in Pennsylvania caused by drunk drivers can be some of the most devastating types of collisions. Drivers who operate their vehicles while intoxicated have little to no awareness of how fast they are driving. Combine this with a slow reaction time and a false sense of confidence, and serious injury or even fatal [...]

With the summer months approaching and more children out of school, residents of Reading, PA who own pools must take extreme precaution in regards to pool safety. If you don’t have a pool on your property, find out if your neighbors do or if there is a pool or spa at any home in which [...]

School Boards throughout the nation are expected to uphold children disability law and provide students who have been determined to have disabilities with the educational needs that they require to gain adequate and appropriate knowledge. Under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), U.S. school districts are expected to provide this quality education for students [...]

Class action lawsuits in Philadelphia and throughout the state may be utilized to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of a court’s proceedings when large groups of individuals with similar claims of injury or violation collectively file one lawsuit. In several situations, if it is decided that one or more of the distressed individuals will speak [...]

One of the most heated issues of concern as of late throughout the country circulates around immigration reform. Ever since Arizona’s new illegal immigration law was approved, debate and protest has increased along with other states examining their own legislation. Within what appears to be somewhat of a tug-of-war over immigration reform, some officials believe [...]

The crusade against cell phone-use, especially texting, while operating motor vehicles, or riding a bicycle or skateboard, has been at the forefront of concern in cities throughout the United States. Similar to situations in other states, distracted driving in Pennsylvania is a prominent problem that some cities are addressing more than others. While studies have [...]

The economy has presented several challenges to cities and operating businesses throughout Pennsylvania, and Scranton is no stranger to financial strain. An employee’s right to bargain over wages, hours and other terms and conditions of employment with an employer, is something that most workers value within the structure that makes up collective bargaining. Even when [...]

Dram shop laws in Pennsylvania can hold individuals legally responsible for selling liquor without a valid license, selling liquor after established business hours, and selling liquor to minors. Establishments in Erie, PA that serve alcohol under a liquor license will think twice before allowing minors to enter their premises and drink after what happened to [...]

For any consumer looking for the insurance policy that works best for them, he or she hopes to never actually have a reason to file an insurance claim. However, the unexpected often happens in which consumers should be able to rely on their insurance company to uphold their end of the bargain as a business [...]

After-school programs serve a number of purposes not only for at-risk youth who are growing up impoverished or more exposed to crime and drug-use, but for children from all backgrounds who need varying social interaction and resources to develop healthy and safe ways of living. Parents cannot be present in a child’s life all hours [...]