On behalf of Laputka, Bayless, Ecker & Cohn, PC | Nov 7, 2019 | Firm News
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...
On behalf of Laputka, Bayless, Ecker & Cohn, PC | Oct 21, 2019 | Firm News
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...
On behalf of Laputka, Bayless, Ecker & Cohn, PC | Oct 18, 2019 | Firm News
Naturally, when an individual thinks about the people he or she wants to include in a Pennsylvania last will and testament, they are probably the beneficiaries. While this is the crux of the document, heirs are not the only ones whose names should be included. U.S....
On behalf of Laputka, Bayless, Ecker & Cohn, PC | Oct 16, 2019 | Firm News
In today’s world, medical advancements have come a long way. People are living longer and more illnesses and injuries have treatments and cures. While this is great news, Pennsylvania residents should not rely on the idea that they will be healthy forever. To have an...
On behalf of Laputka, Bayless, Ecker & Cohn, PC | Oct 15, 2019 | Firm News
Probate refers to the court oversight of gathering and distributing an estate’s assets after a person dies. Although probate can be costly and time-consuming, careful estate planning can streamline the process, providing peace of mind that your loved ones...
On behalf of Laputka, Bayless, Ecker & Cohn, PC | Aug 29, 2019 | Firm News
It is time to move your successful Pennsylvania business from its start-up location in your home to a commercial building. At Laputka, Bayless, Ecker & Cohn, PC, we often provide counsel to business owners who want to negotiate the best lease agreement for their...
On behalf of Laputka, Bayless, Ecker & Cohn, PC | Feb 23, 2015 | Firm News, Workplace Accidents
On Feb. 17, a worker in Pennsylvania died on the job after he fell from a bucket truck. At the time of the accident, the 48-year-old man from Mt. Pleasant had been using a saw to trim tree branches in North Versailles. The fatal accident took place along Hawthorne...
On behalf of Laputka, Bayless, Ecker & Cohn, PC | Feb 17, 2015 | Firm News, Workplace Injuries
Many workers in Pennsylvania are injured every year while on the job. While some injuries are obvious, others, such as those resulting from years of exposure to vibration, may not be. Long-term exposure to vibration, from handheld tools to repetitive motions, can...
On behalf of Laputka, Bayless, Ecker & Cohn, PC | Feb 10, 2015 | Firm News, Workplace Accidents
The makeup of today’s workforce is rapidly changing, both in terms of gender and ethnicity. The increased diversity of today’s workers has led to a serious safety issue. In that past, the workforce was relatively homogeneous. That meant that most workers...
On behalf of Laputka, Bayless, Ecker & Cohn, PC | Feb 4, 2015 | Firm News, Workplace Accidents
According to a report from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, 350 workers were killed by collapsing trenches nationwide between 2000 and 2009. This amounted to a rate of 35 fatalities a year. NIOSH says that 64 percent of all trench deaths that...
