Understanding Pennsylvania’s Comparative Negligence Law in Auto Accident Cases
Legally reviewed by Marc Robert Steinberg, Esq. When you are involved in a car accident in Pennsylvania, determining who is at fault can be complicated. Pennsylvania operates under a comparative negligence system, which means you may still recover damages even if you share some responsibility for the crash. Under Pennsylvania law, if you are partially […]
Read MorePennsylvania Driver’s License Points: How Many Points Before Suspension in PA?
Legally reviewed by Marc Robert Steinberg, Esq. In Pennsylvania, a driver’s license is automatically suspended when a driving record reaches 11 or more points. PennDOT — the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation — begins taking corrective action earlier, at 6 or more points, which can trigger a mandatory written exam, departmental hearing, or license suspension depending […]
Read MoreHidden Injuries After Car Accidents: Why You Should See a Doctor Even If You Feel Fine
Legally reviewed by Marc Robert Steinberg, Esq. Walking away from a car accident without a scratch may seem like the best possible outcome, but appearances can be misleading. Many serious injuries do not show immediate symptoms, and what feels like relief today may turn into a medical emergency tomorrow. Delayed injuries are common after collisions, […]
Read MoreHow Does Pennsylvania Handle Property Division for Unmarried Couples Who Live Together?
Legally reviewed by Marc Robert Steinberg, Esq. When couples live together without marrying, they often share expenses, purchase property together, and intertwine their financial lives just as married couples do. If the relationship ends, however, they quickly discover that Pennsylvania law treats them very differently from divorcing spouses. Pennsylvania does not recognize common law marriage […]
Read MorePennsylvania Probation Violation Sentencing Guidelines & Penalties
Legally reviewed by Marc Robert Steinberg, Esq. In Pennsylvania, the consequences of a probation violation depend on the type of violation, the original offense, and the sentencing judge’s discretion. There are no mandatory minimum sentencing guidelines for probation violations — judges have broad authority under 42 Pa. C.S. § 9771 to impose any sentence up […]
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