Personal Injury Claims and Social Media Posting Do Not Mix
Along with Spring, Lancaster County is abuzz with outdoor activity. And, hand-in-hand with Lancastrians shedding the chains of Winter comes a flurry of social media posts about all of the outdoor fun.
Top 5 Mistakes To Avoid After Sustaining An Injury At Work
If you have recently sustained an injury at work, in Lancaster County, you are probably wondering what steps you need to take to properly file a workers’ compensation claim. Whatever you do, do not make any of the following work injury-related mistakes, because your case, and the amount of compensation you are entitled to, could be affected.
When driving with an unrestrained pet, accidents and injuries in Lancaster, PA can be more common, because the driver is distracted. Like other common distractions, such as cell phone use or any activity that takes your attention away from the road, unrestrained dogs and cats increase your likelihood of having a traffic accident. If you are the cause of an accident, you may be held liable for property damages, personal bodily injuries and even vehicular death.
Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Benefits and Lump Sum Settlements
If you are injured at work in the state of Pennsylvania, your right to compensation is covered by the PA Workers' Compensation Act. This piece of legislation is vital for workers throughout the state, but what exactly does it cover? Let's take a look...
While dogs are known to be man’s best friend, this rule often extends only to the animal’s owner. As many Americans have found out, dog bites are very common. With over 77 million dogs in the US, dog bite laws have been put in place to ensure that citizens are protected and can receive adequate compensation for any and all injuries. Have you been bitten by a dog and want to learn more about your legal rights? Look no further.
Your Responsibilities After Getting Injured At Work
If you have suffered an injury or illness at work, creating a paper trail may be the last thing on your mind. Yet, if you believe that you may be entitled to compensation, it is absolutely essential to start building your case from the outset. Here are four steps that everyone injured in the workplace is responsible for taking:
As we approach spring, more and more people are jogging, walking and cycling out on the roads. Although exercising outdoors has many health benefits, our attorneys see many more pedestrian accidents in the warmer months. Unfortunately, there is a great deal of confusion around how limited tort status affects vehicle accidents that involve pedestrians. Here is a summary of the applicable law
Being involved in a car accident is a traumatic experience, in and of itself. But, if you require significant medical treatment, surgery and/or a lengthy hospital stay, this life-altering event can leave you reeling over the long-term impact on your finances. Fortunately, there are a number of sources of medical coverage that exist; so, it is a good idea to be aware of what is or could be available to you, in the event of an accident.
Car accidents happen all the time. Once an accident has occurred, most people would like to make their insurance claim and try to move on from it quickly. However, many accident claims are best handled with legal counsel, so that the insurance company does not try to resolve the claim for less than its fair value. So, when do you need a lawyer to handle a personal injury car accident case?
It happens all the time: a parking lot or sidewalk has not been properly cleaned of snow and ice, and someone slips and falls as a result. Sometimes slip and fall accidents are not a big deal, while other times they can cause serious injury, warranting legal action.
“Independent” Medical Examinations—What You Need To Know
As an attorney whose entire practice is dedicated to helping victims of car crashes, slip and falls and work accidents (i.e., plaintiffs and claimants), I am constantly presented with requests from insurance companies to send my clients out for “independent” medical examinations. By law, most of the time, a plaintiff or claimant is required to attend. Before we get into the circumstances and parameters of these exams, I want to explain why I have “independent” in quotes.
Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Benefits Under Your Auto Insurance Policy
If you are injured in a motor vehicle accident caused by someone else, as part of your claim for monetary damages, you first will have access to the liability coverage under the policy of the owner of the vehicle which caused the accident. If the vehicle is uninsured (which is a violation of Pennsylvania law) or underinsured (the amount of liability coverage is not sufficient to compensate you for your losses), then you can turn to the U benefits you purchased under your own policy for additional coverage.
