Court Radio: Net Neutrality
By Dean I Weitzman, Esq. on January 8th, 2018
This week on Court Radio, Dean Weitzman of MyPhillyLawyer speaks to Sharyn Flanagan, USA Today's personal finance editor, to talk about net neutrality, and answer legal questions from callers. [powerpress]
Winter’s Back: Here’s Your MyPhillyLawyer Winter Driving Safety Guide
By Dean I. Weitzman, Esq. on January 5th, 2018
Since winter began officially on Dec. 21, the Philadelphia metropolitan area has already endured several powerful winter storms, with measurable snow, ice, sub-freezing temperatures and the slippery and snarled roads that come with it all. Of course, this is only the beginning of the winter storm season. So with that in mind, we at MyPhillyLawyer again bring you some of our best winter driving safety tips from a range of experts to help reacquaint our...
In 2018, MyPhillyLawyer is Here to Help You with Your Legal Needs
By Dean I. Weitzman, Esq. on December 29th, 2017
As 2017 ends, we here at MyPhillyLawyer want to thank all our clients and partners for their friendship, trust and confidence this past year and to let you know how much we value all of you. As 2018 arrives next week, we will be here as always to assist you and represent you in a myriad of legal situations, including personal injury cases, birth injuries, vehicle accidents, medical malpractice cases, workplace injuries, criminal defense, estate...
The Opioid Crisis: What You Need to Know
By Dean I. Weitzman, Esq. on December 27th, 2017
Opioids, the highly addictive painkillers that doctors routinely prescribe to patients to mask pain, continue to be a growing burden on American society, despite all the warning signs and overdose deaths which occur regularly across our country every day. Opioids have become so pervasive and dangerous that they are now linked to a two-year drop in U.S. life expectancy, according to a Dec. 22 story by the BBC. The U.S. life expectancy fell in 2016...
Be Safe and Drive Sober This Holiday Season
By Dean I. Weitzman, Esq. on December 22nd, 2017
The December holidays are here, with Christmas just around the corner and New Year's Eve coming up fast, so it's a good time to reflect on the dangers of drinking and driving amid all the holiday parties and family festivities we will all likely enjoy. In Pennsylvania, the State Police are participating in the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" impaired driving enforcement campaign through Dec. 31, joining more...
As 2017 Closes, Get Your Legal Life Organized for 2018
By Dean I. Weitzman, Esq. on December 15th, 2017
The end of the year and the approach of the December holidays is a perfect time to review your personal legal matters, so you can start the new year right. It's a great time to look things over with your attorney, from making any needed changes to your will and estate, to reviewing insurance coverages, considering additional charitable gifts for tax purposes and double-checking your credit reports for accuracy. In this blog post, Saul Langsam,...
Court Radio: Sunday Breakfast Rescue Mission
By Dean I Weitzman, Esq. on December 10th, 2017
This week on Court Radio, Dean Weitzman of MyPhillyLawyer speaks to Rosalyn Forbes of Sunday Breakfast Rescue Mission, about why she decided to work with the homeless, what services they provide and what people can do to help. Later, Dean answers legal questions from callers.
IKEA Renews its Recall on Tipping Dressers After 8th Child is Killed
By Dean I. Weitzman, Esq. on December 8th, 2017
Swedish furniture retailer IKEA is again publicizing its massive 2016 recall of some 17.3 million dressers and chests after another child was killed this year by one of the pieces of furniture after it toppled over onto the victim. The recall, which was first established in June 2016 after the deaths of seven other children, is being re-announced by IKEA to again publicize the large recall as the company is trying to remind customers to...
Court Radio: Legal Questions on Wills & Estates
By Dean I Weitzman, Esq. on December 3rd, 2017
This week on Court Radio, Dean Weitzman and Saul Langsam of MyPhillyLawyer answer legal questions about wills, estates and other topics from callers.