Custody battles often leave parents anxious about what a judge will prioritize when deciding their child’s future after a divorce, and Pennsylvania recently streamlined its custody law to address this uncertainty. Beginning August 29, 2025, courts will apply 12 factors instead of 16 when determining custody arrangements. This shift, enacted through House Bill 378,…
Getting rear-ended at a stoplight, in traffic, or at another location leaves drivers shaken and unsure about what comes next. Most people assume the driver who hit them from behind is automatically responsible, but Pennsylvania law takes a closer look at the circumstances surrounding each crash. Determining fault involves examining driver behavior, road conditions,…
On Friday, a multi-vehicle crash on Roosevelt Boulevard resulted in one fatality and left another person in critical condition, according to Philadelphia police. Authorities said the two men were involved in separate crashes that disabled their vehicles in the northbound lanes beneath the Broad Street overpass. As additional vehicles began striking the disabled cars,…
Car accidents leave more than just dents and broken glass behind, as many people deal with lasting pain, anxiety, and changes to their daily routines long after the crash. While medical bills and repair costs have clear dollar amounts attached, calculating what pain and suffering is worth proves far more difficult. Pennsylvania law allows…
Car accidents always create questions about responsibility, which is why Pennsylvania’s “comparative negligence” law plays such an important role in determining legal outcomes. As this rule applies across many personal injury cases, it shapes negotiations, court decisions, and the way shared responsibility is treated under Pennsylvania law. How Does Pennsylvania’s Comparative Negligence Law Work?…
Car accidents can create confusion because drivers deal with shock, injuries, damage, and questions about what to do next. While many people think every car accident automatically produces a police report, that is not always the case. Pennsylvania law has specific rules about when police must be called and when a written report is…
Eckell Sparks is pleased to announce that Matthew J. Bilker, Esq., has been elected the 2026 President of the Delaware County Bar Association (DCBA). Matthew is an accomplished personal injury attorney who concentrates his practice on personal injury and civil litigation and municipal law. He represents clients in complex legal matters involving nursing home…
On familiar and unfamiliar roads, potholes, debris, and other road hazards can appear without warning, turning an ordinary drive into a disaster. When these hazards cause car accidents, drivers wonder who bears responsibility for their injuries and vehicle damage. Determining responsibility for road hazard crashes requires examining factors that can reveal evidence and help…
People who use rideshare services might not consider the possibility of getting into a car accident when they book a ride. Yet just like any other drive, there is always a chance. However, when accidents occur during these trips, determining liability becomes far more complicated than traditional car crashes. Passengers, drivers, and other motorists…
Alimony is a financial arrangement that may be ordered during or after divorce proceedings. Yet one size does not fit all, and that is where there are different kinds of alimony. Each form of alimony serves a different purpose and has different legal requirements. How Many Kinds of Alimony Are There? These are five common…
