What Are the Highest-Paid Types Of Lawyers?

As you probably already know, the legal profession can be quite lucrative. Lawyers are among the highest earners in the country. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average wage for lawyers in 2019 was $145,300 while the median was $122,960.  And while… read more

How Does Workers’ Comp Pay for Lost Wages in Pennsylvania?

If you are injured at work, you may be entitled to worker’s compensation pay for lost wages. The Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act provides a formula for calculating lost wages when a worker is injured on the job. The formula is based on your average weekly… read more

How Long Does a Personal Injury Lawsuit Take to Settle in Pennsylvania?

One question many people have if they have been injured in a car accident is how long does a personal injury lawsuit take to settle? As you can imagine, each injury and legal journey is different. There is no set amount of time a settlement… read more

How Hard Is It to Pass the Pennsylvania Bar Exam?

No matter the state, passing the bar exam is one thing law school graduates dread the most. And it is little wonder why. In many states, the bar exam is a grueling two-day test that includes multiple essays and the Multistate Bar Exam (a 200… read more

Marine Killed in Philadelphia Traffic Accident

Cpl. David Shuff died in a tragic motorcycle accident on August 1, 2020. According to Marine Corps Time, Cpl. Shuff was traveling at high speeds when his Yamaha motorcycle crashed into a car. The car was turning from the opposite lane into a parking lot…. read more

Philadelphia Bar Echoes Statewide Call to Allow Grads to Practice Without Taking Bar Exam

Law school graduates around the country are in limbo. They have law degrees, but they cannot practice law.  Bar exams have been repeatedly re-scheduled because of the COVID-19 pandemic. In Pennsylvania, the July 2020 bar exam is now scheduled for October 2020.  States are taking… read more

2 Dead, 3 Injured After Vehicle Crashes Into Tree Then Lands in Cobbs Creek Parkway in Southwest Philadelphia

On July 30, 2020, emergency responders received a call that a vehicle was in Cobbs Creek. The accident occurred about 9:30 p.m. near Upland Street on Cobbs Creek Parkway in Southwest Philadelphia. A Jeep Cherokee with five occupants struck a tree and ended up in… read more

Elevator Falls 10 Floors in Kensington After Cable Snaps, Man Injured: Police

A 26-year-old man fell ten floors in an elevator at a worksite in the 2000 block of North 2nd Street in Kensington. According to Philadelphia police, a cable snapped. The accident happened on August 6, 2020, around 12:50 p.m. The victim was taken to Temple… read more

Dirt Bike Rider in Critical Condition After Collision On Broad Street in Philadephia

Just after midnight on August 1, 2020, a dirt bike rider struck another vehicle on Broad Street in North Philadelphia. The police said that the rider struck the rear passenger door of a BMW at the intersection of Norris Street and Broad Street. The collision… read more

2 Philadelphia men charged in Mullica crash that injured 65-year-old

A traffic stop in Mullica Township resulted in a traffic crash that injured a 65-year-old man in Hammonton. The incident began when police officers in Mullica Township pulled over a green Toyota minivan near Seventh Street and South White Horse Pike. The vehicle sped away… read more