When you suffer an injury or illness that keeps you out of work for a long time, you quickly become concerned about how you will pay your bills on a long-term basis. You may apply for Social Security benefits if you’ve been unable to work for a year and know you can’t...
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What are the long-term consequences of a DUI?
Getting a DUI can be a serious and costly problem. In addition to the immediate hardship of an arrest, a DUI may have long-lasting consequences. A DUI could affect your life in several different ways. All drivers should be conscientious about what can happen after a...
2 common myths about divorce debunked
When it comes to family law, no two circumstances are exactly alike. There is a lot of misinformation out there and what you believe could have an adverse impact on your family case. Whether you are contemplating divorce, a custody matter or some other family...
Objective medical evidence is essential SSD claim support
If you are about to file a claim for Social Security Disability benefits, you will need to provide the Social Security Administration with medical records. The SSA requires “objective medical evidence” to support your claim. What does this mean? SSA requirements To...
The 3 levels of DUI in Pennsylvania
If you drive a vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration level at or above 0.08%, you could face charges for DUI. According to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, a DUI conviction can result in fines, ordered treatment, license suspension and even jail...
Key factors to consider with child custody in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, family law issues can result in rampant disagreement. For many, child custody is a specific point of contention. This can have a personal, emotional and financial impact on a person’s life. It is imperative that the parties consider their options and...
How to get Social Security Disability Benefits
The topic of social security disability insurance benefits (SSDI benefits) confuses many people in central Pennsylvania. They do not understands the eligibility requirements, the kind of evidence that is required to support an application and the amount of benefits...
York Daily Record Advocates for Changes in Pennsylvania ARD Law | Coover & Associates, PLLC
Recently, the York Daily Record published an editorial advocating for changes in Pennsylvania law about Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition or ARD. The changes deal with how the law works with the state’s new ignition interlock law. If the state charged you with a...
Miranda Rights – Police Didn’t Read Miranda Rights Now What?
One of the most common questions that people ask me, “the police didn’t read me my rights—can’t we get the charges thrown out?” Relatively simple question but, like most things in the law, a complicated answer. The answer most of the time is “No.” Before I proceed...
Do I have to follow court orders?
Parties often look forward to their day in Court in custody and divorce matters, because it is finally their day to tell their side of the story. Many people anxiously anticipate having a neutral third party (the Judge) sending the message to their former partner...
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