Why You Can Afford a Workers' Compensation Lawyer
This video explains how a workers compensation attorney is paid. It details the contingent events that triggers the attorney's right to a fee. It also makes clear that the injured worker is only resp more...

Will I Lose my Real and/or Personal Property if I File Bankruptcy?
This legal guide examines the various exemptions in the bankruptcy code that allow debtors to retain certain types of real and personal property. more...

How Does the Insurance Company Calculate My Workers' Compensation Benefit?
Under Section 306(a) of the Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation Act you are entitled to total disability benefits at the rate of 2/3 your pre-injury average weekly wage. This is subject to a maximum which is the statewide average weekly wage. Currently that figure is $917.00 for i... more...

An Overview of Recent Changes to the Pennsylvania Custody Statute-Part I
On January 16th, 2011 the new Pennsylvania custody statute took effect. This is the first major overhaul of the custody statute in many years. Itcodifies many changes that have been implemented by case law in the interim. In addition, it expands the factors to be considered in de... more...

An Overview of Recent Changes to the Pennsylvania Custody Statute-Part II
Continued from Part I Parenting Plan The act sets forth tha the court may require a "parenting plan" be submitted by each party. The act sets forth in detail the contents of such a plan. In essence, it is each parties proposed custody arrangement. It includes detail regarding le... more...