Many media accounts of traffic accidents end with the statement “The investigation is continuing.” This perplexing statement leaves the layperson to wonder how an investigation can continue if the physical evidence of a crash has been cleared away. The answer lies in...
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The benefits of getting an MRI after a car accident
After you’ve been in a car accident, you have a lot of unexpected things to think about and take care of. If you do not need any immediate medical treatment, it may be easy to assume you do not have any injuries and focus on other things, such as repairing or...
Guiding you through a personal injury action
An accident can have a major impact on your life, and on the lives of everyone in your family for years to come. Not only can you suffer pain and other symptoms, but you may have to face huge medical expenses, loss of income and other damages. When your injuries were...
How do you prove negligence in a reckless driving case?
Most drivers in Pennsylvania and across the nation have experienced an increase in incidents involving speeding, tailgating and angry drivers who weave in and out of lanes, putting all drivers at risk. Accidents that result from such reckless driving behavior can...
Why are so many teenage drivers distracted?
Recent reports of rising accident rates due to distracted driving in Pennsylvania and across the country keep people on edge as they head out to work, run errands or take family trips. Whether it is observing erratic driving patterns, drifting, or sudden stops in the...
Using strategy to determine the type of real estate to invest in
The versatility and potential of the real estate market in Pennsylvania make it an appealing investment opportunity for many people. However, it can also experience volatility just like anything else and poor decision making can cause anyone to lose resources,...
How being prepared can help you sell real estate
Whether you are selling your first home in Pennsylvania so that you can upgrade to something larger, or you are in the business of buying and selling properties, working in real estate can be both exciting and stressful. At Laputka, Bayless, Ecker & Cohn, PC, we...
Reviewing all options with regard to trusts
Setting up an estate plan can present many different considerations as well as stressors, and people often find themselves unsure of which route to take. Some move ahead with wills, while others decide to set up a trust. Moreover, there are a plethora of options on...
Trustee options in a second marriage
Many people who live in Pennsylvania have been married more than one time. A remarriage may follow a previous divorce or may come after a person has experienced the death of a spouse. Regardless of the reason, people in blended families should take their estate...
Common scams target the elderly and vulnerable
We generally want to believe the best in people and hope that others do not have bad intentions, especially when it comes to senior citizens or those who are cognitively vulnerable. Sadly, at the law office of Laputka, Bayless, Ecker & Cohn, PC, we are aware that...