Although the U.S. Supreme Court famously said that that students do not “shed their constitutional rights to freedom of speech or expression at the schoolhouse gate,” the reality is somewhat different. In an age when schools are arming teachers, digital threats...
Geiger Running for 7th Judge Seat
NW Shareholder, Jerry Geiger is running for the 7th judge seat in Monroe County. His campaign announcement was recently reported in the Pocono Record. Jerry is the only candidate with extensive jury trial experience in both federal and state courts, from Philadelphia...
Attorney Jerry Geiger Announces Judicial Run
Stroudsburg attorney, Jerry Geiger, announced that he will run for Monroe County Judge. Geiger has practiced law in Monroe County since 1986 and is a shareholder at the Newman Williams law firm in Stroudsburg where he focuses his practice on civil litigation. He is a...
Driving in Pennsylvania with Snow & Ice on your Car Roof?
Route 80 Injuries While traveling on Route 80 in Smithfield Township, Monroe County, a chunk of ice flew off a tractor trailer. It crashed into the windshield of a car, severely injuring the passenger. The truck driver did not stop and the State Police will not likely...
Driving in Pennsylvania with Snow & Ice on your Car Roof?
Route 80 Injuries While traveling on Route 80 in Smithfield Township, Monroe County, a chunk of ice flew off a tractor trailer. It crashed into the windshield of a car, severely injuring the passenger. The truck driver did not stop and the State Police will not likely...
Answering your Pocono Car Accident Questions
If you were in a car or motorcycle accident, you will have questions about who pays your bills, dealing with the other driver’s insurance company, car rental questions, getting fired from your job because you can’t return to work, and on and on…. In other words, lots...
Why you should care about Auto Insurance “stacking” waivers
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court let stand a Superior court ruling that motorists are entitled to “stacked” uninsured/underinsured (UM/UIM) coverage when their insurance company fails to have the motorist sign stacking waivers for newly added cars. This may be “Latin”...
5 Things to Know about Pennsylvania Pedestrian Accidents
Sadly, pedestrian accidents are far too common in the United States. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that in 2015, more than 5,000 pedestrians died in traffic crashes in the United States and that a pedestrian is killed every 1.6...
How to Choose a Car Accident Lawyer
Injured in a car or motorcycle accident? How do you know which lawyer is right for your case? From Delaware Water Gap to Mount Pocono and down Route 33 to Easton, you’ll probably see 2 dozen billboards advertising lawyers who fight for you. The lawyers typically have...
Is Underinsured motorist (UIM) coverage worthwhile?
We’re all trying to save some money and car insurance is expensive but a necessary evil. Is it worth it? I’m covered, right? Let’s say another driver rear-ends you at a stop sign or T-bones you and causes significant injury. You’re out of work for 6 months and may...