Category: Blog Post

Premises liability is an area of tort law that deals with a premises owners' duty to keep his/her property in good repair. The Philadelphia slip and fall lawyers at Wieand Law Firm litigate numerous cases each year where people are seriously hurt because of a defective or hazardous condition of someone else's property.

If you are considering or going through a divorce, it is critical to go over your estate plans to ensure that any changes that need to be made are done. In the eyes of the law, you are legally married until the divorce is declared final. This means that if something should...

In September 2014,  Aaron Martineau was incorrectly diagnosed with chest pain by a Springfield hospital, claiming that the chest pains he was suffering from, were unrelated to his heart. He died the next day, just five days before his 29th birthday. Following his passing, a wrongful death claim of $10 million was...

Protecting Your Canine Companion on the Road Our canine friends commonly ride as passengers with us as we drive from one destination to another. If it is a quick trip, sometimes owners do not use safety measures for their dog. By not using safety equipment, it can greatly...

Seeking Legal Protection as a Victim In all states, one can get legal protection from domestic violence through a civil domestic violence protective order or through the criminal process.  The American Bar Association published a helpful comparison of states laws in 2016. You should review...

Identifying Signs of a Drunk Driver Drunk driving is a major problem and it causes many accidents, injuries and deaths. In fact, drunk driving is the leading cause of car crashes and is responsible for approximately 29 deaths every day. With so many alcohol-impaired individuals on our highways,...

Custody cases come in all shapes and sizes.  When a judge makes a decision they will look at each case on a case by case basis. Your case is unique and you will more than likely not have the same time-sharing schedule as your neighbor. Here are a few examples of time-sharing...

Injuries may occur anywhere on a given day. Individuals may experience a slip and fall on a public or commercial property, or even on a close relative's or friend's property. In many accidents, victim's may suffer mild to severe knee injuries. If a victim's foot gets stucks before falling, it can lead...

If you were injured while at work, you may be required to get an independent medical examination (IME) to affirm the seriousness of your injury. The physician's treatment recommendation will also be taken into consideration by the workers compensation board should you file a claim. The Examination

A warrant is an order that is issued by a Magistrate (or District Court Judge) authorizing a law enforcement officer to perform an act – usually an arrest, or a search of property, involving an alleged crime. The most common warrants that are dealt with in the criminal arena are arrest warrants,...

Every individual, at some point in their lives, should create an estate plan. Leaving behind your legacy should be an important aspect to your life. If you are thinking about writing down a moving company in your estate plan, you should first consider exactly how many of your items will need relocation...

You may believe that you don't need to worry about planning your estate when you are just starting your family, but that could be the best time to begin. You may believe that your lack of assets prevent you from properly planning and you may not need to create one yet. However,...