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....
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Should you plan for possible physical or mental impairments?
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...
How probate works in Pennsylvania
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 will have...
Before you lease a building for your company
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...
Avoiding construction accidents
Pennsylvania businesses looking to prevent construction accidents may benefit from taking proactive steps to ensure workplace safety. There are nearly 150,000 injuries at construction sites each year. Businesses can help to mitigate the chance of injury by following...
How to limit common workplace accidents
Pennsylvania workers may be interested to learn that the five most common causes of workplace injuries are workers being struck by objects, falling to a lower level, falling on the same level, bodily reaction and overexertion, according to the 2012 Liberty Mutual...
2 painters die following water tower accident
Two Ohio workers were painting a water tower in Reily Township when they fell to their death on Oct. 24. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, falls and slips accounted for 16 percent of the 4,405 fatal work injuries that occurred in 2013. In Pennsylvania...
Pennsylvania utility worker killed in accident
A workplace fatality occurred in Upper Chichester, Pennsylvania, on the morning of Oct. 9. The victim's identity has not been released at this time, but initial reports indicate that he was pronounced dead at the scene. According to authorities, the worker was about...
Worker electrocuted preparing for home roof repair job
One Pennsylvania worker was fatally electrocuted and another injured in a roofing accident that occurred at about 9 a.m. on Sept. 26 in Havertown. The men were employed by a Springfield roofing company to work on a house project on Winton Street. Havertown police said...
Who may be liable for a construction injury?
Construction work remains among the most dangerous occupations, in Pennsylvania and across the U.S., and injured workers often have questions regarding which persons or entities may have liability for their injuries. As a general rule, liability depends on a party's...