Personal Injury & Estate Planning Topics

COVID small business

Small Business and Non-Profit Covid-19 Loans

Here at Long & Long, LLC we believe that small businesses are what drive the American economy. The COVID-19 crisis has caused many small businesses in Pennsylvania to close amid much uncertainty. While much has been made of the Senate’s stimulus package that passed this week, those programs are not

Best Attorney in Westmoreland County

Attorney Wesley T. Long has been voted the Best Attorney in Westmoreland County by Trib Total Media, for the 9th time! Wes Long has been practicing in Westmoreland County Residents since 1980, and currently serves as the Solicitor for the Township of Washington and the Borough of Export. Wes has

March for Parks

Long Family Marches in Support of Westmoreland County Parks

Westmoreland County Parks and Recreation department held the annual “March for Parks” fundraiser on March 24th, 2018, in order to raise financial support for improvements and expansions to the parks in Westmoreland County. Long & Long was proud to help sponsor the march. Adam and Wes Long further showed their

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B. Earnest Long Service Award

The Borough of Export honored B. Earnest (Ernie) Long on February 3, 2018 with the first annual B. Earnest Long Service Award for service to the Borough. Ernie was born in Export in 1929 and graduated from the University of Pittsburgh in 1951 before serving from 1952-1954 in the United

motorcycle accidents

Are Motorcycle Riders Subject to the Same laws as other motorists?

When involved in a serious accident, your ability to recover compensation often depends on who was at fault. Greensburg motorcycle accident attorneys can evaluate your accident and determine the contributing factors and whether grounds exist to pursue a recovery. If Pennsylvania courts determine you were more than 50 percent at

PA Inheritance Tax

What is the Pennsylvania Inheritance Tax?

When working through your Pennsylvania estate planning, preserving wealth often requires minimizing taxes whenever possible. While Pennsylvania currently does not have a state estate tax, it is one of six states that have an inheritance tax. The Pennsylvania inheritance tax is a tax that beneficiaries of an estate must pay

slip and fall accidents

What Age Group is Most at Danger for Slip and Fall Accidents?

Many slips and falls are not serious. You pick yourself up and dust off your damaged pride, more than anything else. However, slips and falls can also result in serious injuries or even death. The most at-risk age group for injury from slip and fall accidents are the elderly. According

texting while driving

Texting at the Wheel: More Dangerous Than Drunk Driving

From the moment we get our licenses, it is drilled into our heads to never drink and drive. We are taught that being drunk is the most dangerous thing we can do behind the wheel. While it is true that driving while intoxicated is extremely dangerous, a study by the

Catastrophic injuries

What are Some Statistics and Challenges Involved with Catastrophic Injuries?

While all catastrophic injuries are debilitating, some injuries are more devastating than others. Costs of care can be exorbitant. To cover expenses, most people must take legal action against the parties who caused their personal injury. Greensburg catastrophic injury attorneys can help you hold negligent parties accountable and recover compensation.