HELPFUL INFORMATION ABOUT HANDLING A PENNSYLVANIA SERIOUS INJURY CLAIM

There is an old proverb to the effect that ignorance of the law is no excuse. In fact, the sentiment is so old that the original version was in Latin. It means that, in criminal cases, a defendant can’t escape prosecution by saying he didn’t understand the rules. We Pennsylvania personal injury attorneys, who operate […]

In the last century, our economy has expanded greatly. Industry and technology have revolutionized several times over, and today things can be achieved more quickly, easily, and at a fraction of the cost than ever before. Ideas are sent at the speed of light across the world, and as our knowledge grows, greater things can […]

For many people, a normal work day is not 9-5; in fact, they don’t have a “normal” work day ever. Many Pennsylvanians find themselves working rotating shifts. This means that depending on the needs of their workplace, they could work days, nights, or even overnight shifts. The goal is to spread out the shifts equally […]

Do You Recognize These People? Katie has been working as a restaurant server and hostess for nearly thirty years now. She’s very familiar with the risks that go with the job—or so she thought. Four months ago, she was picking up an order from the kitchen when she slipped on a dropped tomato. Four months […]

You filed for Social Security disability benefits because you were disabled. The Social Security Administration (SSA) agreed with you, found that you qualified for Social Security disability, and started issuing you payments. Now, however, things may have changed. Perhaps there is a new drug or therapy available to provide you with some relief from your […]

Last week, in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania Judge McLaughlin in Irving v. Progressive Speciality Ins. Co., NO. 11-7594, 2012 WL 2912309 (E.D. Pa. July 17, 2012) (mem.) reviewed the enforceability of an exhaustion clause in a motor vehicle insurance policy in a case where a lawsuit was settled for the policy limits of one […]

The day you were hired your new boss gave you information about workers’ compensation and pointed out that the company even had a list of approved medical doctors. That’s nice, right? It is, unless you come across one of those few doctors who care little about your health and are simply working for the company’s […]

With spring’s arrival comes a reality that many of us have forgotten about since the first flakes of snow began to fall—pedestrians and cars do not mix well. As crosswalks and intersections around our area go from barren to bustling, both motorists and pedestrians alike will need to take extra care to avoid tragic pedestrian […]

Mental disorders are often more difficult to overcome than anything physical that could come your way. When you’re in pain, you can often use your mind to calm yourself down and get through the situation. But when it’s your brain that is the problem—doing so can be impossible. Going to work and making it through […]

Facial injuries are among the most common car accident injuries, and the pain can often last a lifetime. When your car’s momentum and impact forces cause your head to hit the dashboard, steering wheel, or airbag with great force, the delicate bones in your face often bear the brunt of the accident. These injuries, known […]