By Leonard Sciolla, LLP | Published February 24, 2017 | Posted in personal injury | Tagged Tags: motor vehicle accident, spring break | Comments Off on Spring Break Traffic Fatalities
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Spring Break Traffic Fatalities
Stay safe on the road this spring break season – studies show that fatal traffic accidents spike this time of year. A study by the University of Miami found that there is an increase in deadly motor vehicle accidents between the last week of February and the first week of April, the time when many colleges Read More
Read MoreEmployee Protection Under FMLA
Eligible employees can take up to twelve weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave in a year period for specific family and medical reasons under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). An employer can be found liable for interfering with or retaliating against an employee who elects FMLA leave. It is important to note that an Read More
Read MoreThe Interactive Process
Employees in Pennsylvania are protected from disability discrimination under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Pennsylvania Human Relations Act (PHRA), but it can be difficult to determine specific rights you have as a disabled person. Suppose you are applying for a job and are worried about telling your prospective employer that you are disabled. Read More
Read MoreZoning and Motor Vehicle Accidents
The relationship between zoning ordinances and traffic patterns might not be the first thing that comes to mind when considering the factors which contribute to a motor vehicle accident. A recent article in the Philadelphia Inquirer shows that zoning can play a huge part in the likelihood of motor vehicle accidents in a given location. The article Read More
Read MoreIncrease in Deadly New Jersey Crashes
New Jersey traffic fatalities rose between 2015 and 2016 by more than 10% according to new numbers released by New Jersey State Police. A total of 605 people died in 573 car accidents in 2016, compared to 562 deaths from 522 crashes in 2015. Vehicle drivers made up more than 50% of those who died in 2016. Read More
Read MoreElectric Vehicle Tax Credit
Electric, hybrid and alternative fuel vehicles are often overlooked by the car buying public. For now, buyers of electric vehicles can still take advantage of a $7,500.00 tax credit. Partner Keith Leonard explores the history of such vehicles and the potential effects on the vehicles during the President-elect’s term in his most recent column in Read More
Read MoreDeferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Applications
With President-elect Donald Trump set to take office in January, the future is uncertain for undocumented individuals. President-elect Trump could revoke or discontinue President Obama’s executive order governing the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. Therefore, now is the time for interested individuals to take action to apply for the DACA program. Under DACA, Read More
Read MoreThe Danger of Drowsy Driving
A new study by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety found that drivers who miss one to two of the recommended seven hours of sleep nearly double the risk of a crash. Drivers who miss two to three hours of sleep increase the risk of crash by more than four times—that is the same crash risk Read More
Read MoreLegal Assistance with Immigration Matters
Many immigrants, undocumented or otherwise, are wondering about their status in the United States in light of the views on immigration policy which President-elect Donald Trump expressed during the course of his campaign. Current immigration laws and policies may be affected by either executive orders or new legislation by Congress. Attorney Paul Schultz has extensive Read More
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