Texting and driving levels rise sharply during the holiday season. An analysis by Bloomberg News shows a nearly 30% increase in texting while driving between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Pennsylvania’s distracted driving law prohibits texting while driving, but the...
Year: 2019
The different forms of medical malpractice
When gaining any type of medical service, you have the right to expect a certain level of professionalism and responsibility. When you put your health and safety in the hands of another person, they have a duty to be competent and to act to the best of their ability....
What to do after a potential medical misdiagnosis
The danger of misdiagnosis in the healthcare industry is alarming. A misdiagnosis can occur when a physician incorrectly diagnoses a patient’s injury or condition, delays diagnosis or misses a diagnosis entirely. Misdiagnosis means needless suffering for patients and...
Legal business structures in Pennsylvania
An individual who wants to start a business in Pennsylvania must follow several steps to ensure the venture complies with state and federal regulations. One of the first things entrepreneurs must do is decide what sort of legal structure they want to use. There are...
Common issues with the closing of a house
After spending a lot of time searching for a house, putting in an offer and having it accepted, soon-to-be homeowners in Pennsylvania may think everything is great. However, many things can happen in the days leading up to the closing, and some of them can actually...
Five strategies for safe driving throughout the fall
Autumn is a beautiful time of year. With the temperature dropping and leaves changing colors, you might enjoy shopping for a new sweater or taking your children to pick apples. With the change of season, however, can come different driving challenges. You may drive...
Tips to avoid litigation
Business owners in Pennsylvania have a lot on their plate, and dealing with a litigation suit is expensive, time consuming and it takes focus away from building and running the business. Smart owners take steps to avoid any chances of litigation, and they understand...
Insurance to protect your business during liability lawsuits
Many entrepreneurs in Pennsylvania worry about business litigation. If they run a brick-and-mortar business the possibility of getting sued after an unfortunate accident may weigh heavily on a person’s mind. The unfortunate fact is that no matter how much a company...
What are the most common medical errors?
Some medical or hospital errors in Pennsylvania are minor. However, the ones that make the news and create nightmarish experiences for people are far more serious. These include bad reactions to prescribed medication, operating on the wrong limb, a wrong diagnosis or...
When a small business cannot repay its debts
Businesses of all sizes in Pennsylvania struggle with liquidity. This is especially true for companies that sell a product as opposed to a service. Products are assets, but they do not bring in cash until they are sold. If they are sold on credit, then they do not...