Worried about your PECO Electric Bill going up? Voice your complaint...

The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission controls electric rates in Pennsylvania.
On Tuesday, June 29, the "PUC" will be holding a hearing for PECO Electric and Gas Distribution customers weigh in on the company's proposed electric and gas rate increases.

The hearing will at 6 p.m. at the Worcester Community Hall, 1721 Valley Forge Road.

PECO has filed a petition before the PUC for an approximate $316 million increase to its service.

If approved, the bill for a residential customer using 500 kilowatt hours (kWh) would go up by 10.1 percent to about $89.

Customers have the opportunity to voice their views to the PUC Hearing Judges. PECO representatives will be present.

For more information, feel free to contact us.

David Schreiber
Of Counsel
Law Offices of Thomas Wolpert, P.C.
(610) 792-3304

serving: Royersford, Pottstown, Limerick, Boyertown, Phoenixville, Douglassville, Collegeville, Gilbertsville, Birdsboro, Montgomery County, Berks County, Chester County.

Dangerous Roads Article

Nice article by MSNBC about Dangerous Roads in the U.S.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/7844269/ns/dateline_nbc//

Drunk Driving Fatalities in Pennsylvania

In 2008, the National Highway Transportation Safety Authority determined that 34% of all traffic fatalities involved a driver who was .08% or higher blood alcohol content. This is a staggering figure, but is down from the 52% from the 1982 study.

If you or a loved one is injured by a drunk driver, call us for a free evaluation. We are experienced in handling these cases and have been recommended by Mothers Against Drunk Driving to victims of drunk drivers.

David E. Schreiber
Of Counsel
Law Offices of Thomas Wolpert, PC
(610) 792-3304

Serving: Royersford, Pottstown, Phoenixville, Birdsboro, Limerick, Douglassville, Boyertown, Collegeville, Montgomery County, Berks County areas

Volkswagon Recalls Minivans

According to the AP, Volkswagen AG is in the process of recalling about 16,000 minivans, the "Routan", because of fire concerns on the sliding doors.

Volkswagon has indicated the recall is for 2009 minivans. They are built in Windsor, Ontario at Chrysler's plant.

Recently, Chrysler recalled almost 285,000 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country minivans. Those recalls were due to fire concerns inside the sliding doors.

If you would like more information, or would like to speak to a personal injury attorney, call us.

David E. Schreiber
Of Counsel
Law Offices of Thomas Wolpert, PC
610-792-3304

Royersford Limerick Collegeville Pottstown Birdsboro Gilbertsville Douglassville Phoenixville
Montgomery County Berks County

Gulf Oil Spill- Huge Legal Implications

As a result of the Exxon Valdez spill in 1989, the 1990 Oil Pollution Act was created. That case took about 20 years to complete and obtain compensation for the victims. According to UPI sources, the company that owns the drilling rig that exploded in April, it has asked the court for a cap on its damages exposure under an old law dating back to the 1800's. The judge hearing that request has suspended many claims against drilling rig company. That company leased the drilling platform and rig to BP. That matter is pending.

Already, Louisiana lawyers are working on a suit against BP for commercial fishermen and businesses affected by this spill, according to UPI.

Under the Oil Pollution Act of 1990, the responsible company designated by the US Coast Guard, can be liabile for up to $1 billion for cleaning and repair to natural resources. It also allows for $75 milliion for victims in lost income damages.
However, that does not include negligence/tort civil suits. So, in the end, a responsible company, if found negligent in civil suits, could pay much much more.

For more information about Pennsylvania Legal News, or if you would like to speak with an experienced civil litigation lawyer, call us.

David Schreiber
Of Counsel
Law Offices of Thomas Wolpert, PC
610-792-3304