Unfortunately, adults in Pennsylvania experience workplace injuries each year. When injuries happen at work, it's fairly simple to determine if an employer is at fault. However, determining fault isn't easy when individuals sustain injuries while coming and going to...
Do car seats keep my kid safe?
Five-point harness, booster, high-backed booster … parents are likely familiar with these and other car seat related terms. Knowing the terms is one thing. Knowing how to choose the right one is another, and often far more difficult, task. There are dozens of options...
What happens when you’re hurt traveling to work?
Generally speaking, your Pennsylvania employer isn't liable for accidents that occur during your commute to or from work. This is referred to as the coming-and-going rule, which states that what happens outside of work hours has nothing to do with your company....
A path to resolving massive credit card debt
There could come a time when credit card debt becomes impossible to repay. The bills may continue to arrive at a Pennsylvania residence address, and the only thing the person can do is pay the minimum. At some point, paying the minimum monthly amount might become...
Reckless driving consequences and prevention
Reckless driving is a hazard for Pennsylvania motorists that encompasses various dangerous behaviors, including speeding, tailgating, aggressive lane changes, running red lights or stop signs and distracted driving. These actions not only violate traffic laws but also...
Increase your home’s appeal when you’re ready to sell
In Pennsylvania, when putting your home on the market, you can maximize the selling price by presenting your home in a manner that appeals to potential buyers. While navigating the process, taking specific steps can attract more interest in your property, which also...
Assess real estate investments using the 50% rule
In Pennsylvania, using the 50% rule for estimating the potential cash flow of rental properties can help investors avoid the common pitfall of overestimating profits and underestimating expenses. Applying the rule provides a quick foundation for additional research,...
Preventing truck driver shoulder injuries
Workplace accidents in Pennsylvania and around the country cause about 70,000 shoulder injuries each year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and many of those torn rotator cuffs, deltoid sprains and dislocations are suffered by commercial vehicle drivers....
The close relationship between femur damage and automobile accidents
Whether you're a Pennsylvania pedestrian, motorcyclist, or driver, being in a car accident can cause injuries ranging from minor to severe. More severe accidents have the potential to crack, chip, or break your femur. What is a femur? The femur is the technical name...
A closer look at real estate wholesaling and who benefits from it
Many types of companies operate throughout Pennsylvania. Some people or businesses operate as wholesalers, meaning they typically buy more than one of something. Then, wholesalers sell purchased items to their clientele in large quantities while making a profit. What...