As spring break approaches, parents and college students alike tend to get excited, but for different reasons. Here are some spring break safety tips. If driving, rotate drivers to keep everyone rested. Whoever sits in the passenger seat should always stay awake to ensure that the driver stays awake and alert. Two people paying attention […]
Some people prefer to keep details of their lives as confidential as possible. Of course, your name may show up in public records sometimes, but there are limits. In some cases, you may have a constitutional right to privacy. When someone releases your confidential information without permission, you might suffer damages. And, when someone injures […]
An employee who has been threatened and suffers apprehension of a future injury may have an opportunity to successfully assert a claim for intentional infliction of emotional distress. If the conduct of an employer intentionally or recklessly causes an employee to experience severe emotional pain and suffering, an employee may be able to assert claims for […]
Owning or renting property does not give an owner or leaseholder the right to do whatever he or she wants while on the property without any restrictions. County and municipal ordinances typically regulate what property owners and lessees may not do while enjoying their property. Sometimes a neighbor may cause a disturbance that rises to […]
Workers who sustain a job injury or a work-related illness receive benefits under the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act. These benefits include medical expenses and, if a worker is unable to work, wage-loss compensation benefits until they can return. While recovering from an injury, an injured worker may have the opportunity to earn income from another […]
An experienced personal injury attorney may provide the necessary expertise to achieve success in any personal injury matter. The attorneys at Powell Law carry on the work of a law firm that spans generations and has represented thousands of Pennsylvanians over a period of 115 years. At Powell Law, it is our goal to protect […]
This is the second part of an article about suing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, as well as those local governments and municipalities located therein when any of the agents of these governmental bodies causes harm. The Political Subdivision Tort Claims Act located in § 8542 of the Pennsylvania Code provides immunity to all agencies that […]
Many Pennsylvanians wrongly assume that the law prohibits them from suing the government in Pennsylvania if they are injured on public property or by a government worker. While concepts of governmental and sovereign immunity apply, this is not completely accurate. The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania does enjoy some immunity from liability for injury victims’ damages but […]
On April 28, 2020, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court issued an Order directing county courts to restore more operations, while maintaining their priority to handle critical matters and protect the health and safety of court personnel and the public. The Court’s previous orders regarding dispossession of property were extended until today, May 11, when they ended. […]
While It has been recognized for many years that Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) may produce similar symptoms, such as problems with concentration, memory, sleep, and mood, the medical profession has viewed them as two distinct conditions, one with an emotional cause and the other with a physical cause. An […]
