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By James Miller, Esq. Last year, Joyce Novotny-Prettiman alerted our readers of Paul Miller’s Law, a major change in Pennsylvania law that affects how—and if—motorists can use their cellphones behind the wheel. Beginning this week, enforcement of the stricter distracted driving law takes full effect, and the consequences go far beyond a simple ticket. For our injured clients and victims of…
When a client walks through our door, his/her life has been unexpectedly turned upside down. It is the corrections officer injured by an unruly prisoner, or, a registered nurse involved in an auto accident with his/her family. It can be a doctor diagnosed with a serious illness, or, a military veteran struggling with an onset…
April is designated as a month when we concentrate on awareness of the dangers of distracted driving. This message is not just for teenagers! If you’ve been injured in a crash caused by distracted driving, our Car Accidents practice area explains how we can help you pursue compensation. Many drivers over 18 years of age…
We have heard clients comment that they never really read their auto insurance information prior to their motor vehicle collision. Unfortunately, after you are in an accident, it is too late to make sure you have the coverage you need. If you’re injured in a collision, our Car Accidents practice area explains how we can…
By Joyce Novotny-Prettiman It is amazes us when we hear the suggestions in conversation and in the media that people “hit it rich” because they have a lawsuit. This concept is so far from the truth that it actually makes us cringe. In fact, it is more often the case that people come to our…
For the Win Friday Joyce Novotny-Prettiman helped a family with a child under the age of 21 who died after being served liquor in a bar. These tragic cases are difficult to prove. We must produce a witness who observed the person being served alcohol when “visibly intoxicated” or a witness who observed the person,…
By Joyce Novotny-Prettiman, Esquire On June 5, 2025, Pennsylvania will implement “Paul Miller’s Law” to reduce distracted driving. This new legislation updates a 2012 law that banned texting while driving, expanding it to cover broader mobile device usage. It defines “driving” to include being stopped in traffic, such as at a red light or stop…
Every day millions of Pennsylvania residents use our state’s roadways and, perhaps without a second thought, they are, in those moments, potentially in life-changing danger. While we are all focused on our own daily tasks – getting to work or school, running errands, etc. – there are those who are not fulfilling their duty to…
A personal injury can wreak havoc on your life. If you’re reading this post, then you probably know that reality all too well. You or your loved one might be dealing with extensive physical pain and suffering, as well as the financial implications that have been unfairly thrust upon you, including medical expenses, rehabilitation costs,…
Car accidents, slip-and-falls, and dog bites are all personal injuries that seem to come out of nowhere. No matter what type of injury you sustained, you may have noticed that the at-fault party’s insurance is working fast to help you. When you already have someone helping you, do you need to get your own legal…
