Behind almost every news event, there seems to always be some scammer who is trying to find tricky ways to steal money from unsuspecting elderly victims. We read about examples like this almost every day in the newspaper. Older people get visits at their front doors from someone who says they won a contest and…

As gas prices have risen and fallen dramatically over the past several years, more motorists have traded their keys for bikes and helmets, for at least a few trips each month. As more bicycle riders take to the streets, the dangers of biking on roads built for motorized traffic increase. In the greater Philadelphia area,…

With the warm, lovely weather of summer upon us, it’s a great time to remind drivers that we’re sharing the road with others who aren’t wrapped protectively in vehicle cocoons of steel, plastic and rubber. Thousands of others are out there on the roads with only two wheels on bicycles and motorcycles and are much…

Playgrounds are fun – at home, in a public park, at camp or on private property, but at the same time, they can be dangerous. We here at MyPhillyLawyer.com don’t want to ruin your summer, but it’s a good idea to at least be thinking about playground safety at this time of year. You want…

Drivers in Pennsylvania are required to carry automobile insurance. Unquestionably, this is important to protect the interests of drivers and passengers on the roads. Insurance coverage ensures that when an individual is responsible for a car accident, those harmed by the accident are not forced to deal with the financial consequences alone. However, a recent…

Summer is almost here, but your home swimming pool has probably been open for a few weeks and life is feeling pretty good. That’s great, but don’t be complacent. There are a myriad of safety and legal issues for you to be thinking about in connection with your pool, and it’s much better to think…