Monroe County Law Blog
It is possible to purchase a home after bankruptcy
Many Stroudsburg area residents have had financial difficulties they have had to overcome. Whether it be unexpected medical bills, a job lay-off, education expenses, etc. Bills and credit card statements can begin to add up and it can be hard for a person to get out...
The dangers of distracted driving for victims
Distracted driving is dangerous driving behavior that can cause serious accidents. Importantly, the personal injury legal process provides protections for victims injured by distracted drivers. Distracted driving can be considered negligence which may create legal...
Workers’ compensation help for injured workers
Without workers’ compensation benefits injured Pennsylvanians may find it hard adjusting to life with a workplace injury. Following a workplace accident, injured workers should be familiar with the different types of workers’ compensation benefits that may be able to...
Weighing the pros and cons of filing for bankruptcy
The choice of whether or not you should file for bankruptcy can be a daunting one. While it wipes away overwhelming debt, bankruptcy can also have serious effects on your finances for years. As a highly personal decision, it’s essential that you carefully weigh the...
These are the basic duties of an estate administrator
It’s tough to move on after losing your parents. You’re probably finding yourself struggling to cope with the loss as you’re flooded with memories. Yet, as difficult as it can to deal with the realities of life after you’re parents are gone, you also have to figure...
Will my stimulus check affect my Chapter 13 bankruptcy?
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected virtually everybody in Pennsylvania. If you and your family are lucky enough not to have caught the virus, your lives have almost certainly changed as a result of the statewide lockdown orders. You may have been furloughed at work or...
People with disabilities have housing protections
Local, state and federal laws are in place to make housing free of discrimination. The laws safeguard the rights of protected classes. That includes people who have special needs due to their disabilities. Laws are in place that protect you and your family members who...
5 unsafe driving habits
While many Pennsylvania motorists worry about staying safe the entirety of their trip, there are just as many drivers who make poor decisions or fall victim to innumerable driving distractions. Unfortunately, these bad drivers might be breaking the law in addition to...
When to file for bankruptcy
Very few people hold a positive view of bankruptcy. Society views bankruptcy as a failure, but this is inaccurate. Bankruptcy laws exist to give people a second chance and deliver a direct benefit to the public. People with money problems should not jump to bankruptcy...
Summer maintenance can help prevent motor vehicle accidents
Summertime heat in Pennsylvania can be a sweet relief from the cold winters. To keep you, your family or your freight safe on the road as temperatures rise, seasonal vehicle maintenance can serve as protection. Just as you’d apply sunscreen to prevent from sunburn or...
