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Can a criminal conviction keep you from becoming a teacher?
Certain criminal convictions may prevent you from holding specific types of jobs. If you have aspirations of becoming a teacher in Pennsylvania, know that some criminal convictions may jeopardize your chances. The Pennsylvania Department of Education only gives...
Tips for making the workers’ comp process quicker and easier
In Pennsylvania, employers with one or more employees must carry workers’ compensation insurance to cover those who sustain on-the-job injuries. You may have heard that the filing procedure is complicated, but it doesn't always have to be that way. Here are tips for...
What is toxic crush syndrome?
If you work in a warehouse or similar environment, you likely encounter large and heavy objects every day. If one of them falls on you, you may find yourself trapped beneath something you cannot move. Eventually, you may develop a serious condition: toxic crush...
Get the truth behind Pennsylvania workers’ compensation myths
You probably know that you can collect workers' compensation after an injury at your job. However, employees often receive misinformation about these benefits. If you or a loved one has experienced a workplace illness or injury, review the real facts behind common...
Top causes of home fires
The majority of deaths caused by structural fires in Pennsylvania were in residential buildings. As noted by the U.S. Fire Administration, the Keystone State experienced more than 100 fatalities in home fires during 2019. According to the U.S. Federal Emergency...
Know the state weapons laws when traveling to Pennsylvania
If you are planning a trip to the Erie, Pennsylvania, area later this year for hunting or any other pursuit, you should familiarize yourself with the applicable state laws about weapons. For example, the guidelines for concealed weapons may differ from those in your...
The federal appeals process
When you face criminal charges, you will either go to a state court or a federal court. It depends on the criminal charges as to which court will hear your case. If you face federal charges, your case will involve a federal prosecutor and take place in federal court....
Motorcycle passengers and head injuries
As the spring weather improves, more motorcycles are on the road. It is no secret, of course, that operating a motorcycle is dangerous. The risk of suffering injuries in an accident is high. Some injuries are even greater, a study says, for motorcycle passengers....
Pennsylvania workers’ compensation claims and the captive period
Enacted in 1915, the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act protects employees and employers. If you experience a work-related injury, you will receive medical treatment free of cost and compensation for lost wages. Workers’ compensation coverage is a requirement...
Understanding fraud charges
Fraud is the act of intentionally deceiving others for personal gain. The perpetrator is often in pursuit of monetary gain, and it usually involves convincing a victim of something while having full knowledge that the information is false. These types of cases...
