Every year thousands of innocent people are injured or killed while leagally crossing Pennsylvania streets. Drivers fail to follow basic rules of driving and fail to yield to pedestrians. Drivers on cell phones talking and texting increase the risk to folks crossing the street. Spring time and summer time bring out more walkers and unfortunately… Read more »
The United States has always dreamed of being energy dependent and not subject to the decisions made by OPEC on oil cost. Reports today indicate that OPEC wants to keep the price of crude oil under $100 per barrel. If so, we should see a reduction in the price of gasoline and home heating oil…. Read more »
We have been very fortunate over the years to acquire major settlements and verdicts on behalf of our clients. One of the nicest benefits is when we are able to structure our clients’ settlements so that they are financially stable for the rest of their lives. Working with groups like, The James Street Group, we… Read more »
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in an effort to prevent motor vehicle-related deaths and injuries among teen drivers, has developed a four-pronged plan which includes (1) increasing seat belt use, (2)implementing graduated driver licensing, (3) reducing teens’ access to alcohol, and (4) focusing awareness on parental responsibility. Here’s a link to the NHTSA website… Read more »
Many residents in Pennsylvania, especially in rural areas, are dealing with pipeline company representatives who negotiate deals to place pipe across their property. Most landowners reach some type of agreement. When agreements are not reached some pipeline companies request help from the Courts in what is called “eminent domain”. Eminent domain rights are still being… Read more »
Dwight suffered a work injury to his low back while employed with Carter Strawberry Company. Fortunately, Dwight received excellent medical care from Dr. Hernandez and he was released to return to work with light duty lifting restrictions. Dr. Hernandez also prescribed an eight week course of physical therapy at Shea Therapy to assist in Dwight’s… Read more »
The price of natural gas may be low but money generated by the Marcellus shale gas boom in Pennsylvania is anything but! Reports note that the natural gas industry generated 3.2 billion dollars in natural gas revenues in Pennsylvania. This number is surely to increase when the price of natural gas stabilizes and increases. Things… Read more »
In another sure sign that the Marcellus Shale natural gas boom is not a short term event, reports today note that private equity investors invested more money in oil and gas than in the last 20 years. The large investment was spurred on by the booming natural gas drilling industry in Pennsylvania and throughout the… Read more »
Happy Cinco De Mayo! Cinco de Mayo (The 5th of May) is not Mexican Independence Day like our 4th of July. Cinco De Mayo commemorates the Mexican army’s 1862 victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War (1861-1867). A relatively minor holiday in Mexico, in the United States Cinco de Mayo… Read more »
