You might think that a state with so many busy interstate highways would have some of the nation’s strictest laws regarding the use of hand-held devices. Currently, it doesn’t. In fact, a recent comparison of distracted driving laws across the country by a...
The lack of natural light after sunset significantly affects a driver's ability to see clearly. While streetlights and vehicle headlights provide some illumination, they can't fully replicate the visibility conditions of daylight. This requires extra vigilance and...
If you’re driving an average car, it probably needs about 300 feet to stop. This is roughly the length of an American football field. There can be some variation, depending on certain factors like how well the brakes have been maintained or whether or not the road...
Drivers face a plethora of distractions as they drive. The only way they can remain as safe as possible is to avoid paying attention to those distractions. In the United States, there are approximately nine distracted driving deaths per day. Even a short distraction...
The commercial real estate market has been experiencing some trouble since early 2020, and the trend seems to be continuing. That’s caused a lot of investors to take a step back – but others see it as an opportunity to get into the market at bargain prices. If you’re...
As winter is poised to affect every resident of Pennsylvania and the state’s millions of visitors annually, the transformed roads are going to necessitate an adjustment of everyone’s driving habits. Oftentimes, underneath picturesque blankets of snow are icy...
In today’s fast-paced world, road rage is becoming increasingly prevalent, and its consequences can be more severe than one might think. From aggressive driving to dangerous confrontations between drivers, road rage can escalate to devastating car crashes....
Pennsylvania is one of a handful of states with an inheritance tax. This is a tax on inherited assets. An inheritance tax is different from an estate tax. While there is a federal estate tax, Pennsylvania itself doesn’t have one. Estate taxes are paid by the estate,...
Many people use their phones while driving. Drivers may respond to texts, make calls or look at social media. Many drivers don’t think using their phones while driving is dangerous, especially when vehicles are stopped at red lights and stop signs. However, texting...
Probate can be quite complex and time-consuming, and it gets even more complicated when the deceased owns property or assets in more than one state. That’s when something called “ancillary” probate comes into play. How ancillary probate differs from regular probate...