In October 2013, a geologist was working in Chester County, Pennsylvania. He was overseeing tank remediation and was injured when a backhoe allegedly hit him. The impact knocked him to a 12-foot deep excavation hole.The man allegedly suffered a wide range of injuries,...
Month: March 2016
What is the Parent Locator System?
There are many Pennsylvania parents who have custody of their children, but do not know where the non-custodial parent is. This can be problematic from the standpoint of obtaining child support money owed by non-custodial parents to the custodial parents of their...
Work-related injuries cost billions each year
If you get hurt at work, you know that you can file for workers' compensation to cover your medical costs and other financial losses. However, you're not the only person affected by your injuries; your family and even the economy are affected long-term.In a recent...
What’s on your ‘To-Do’ list during your divorce?
Planning for your wedding might have taken you months or even years. You likely had a "to-do" list and followed it carefully. However, when it comes to divorce, many couples don't spend much time preparing for it.You can avoid some of the most negative repercussions...
Pennsylvania child support proceedings
Pennsylvania children have the right to receive financial support from both their mothers and their fathers. Depending on the nature of the child custody arrangements, if a parent has primary custody of the children, the parent will not be required to pay money to the...
Do 50 percent of marriages really end in divorce?
If you've gotten married and are considering a divorce, you may think that it was just a matter of time; after all, the news often claims that 50 percent of marriages end in divorce. If you're considering mediation or another method for your marriage or potential...
Pennsylvania landscaping company fined by federal safety agency
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has fined a landscaping company in Pennsylvania for eight safety violations that occurred last summer. Two of the company's employees were injured because of the violations.The two accidents involved two employees on...