You may have seen unsubstantiated claims that Pennsylvania’s election is somehow “rigged”. It’s utter nonsense. The Pennsylvania Election Code features specific safeguards which assure a fair election. Further, specific provisions of the Code exist for contesting and certifying election results. … Read More
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Increase in Trucking Accidents Due to Language Barriers
Under the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, truck drivers must understand the English language. Language barriers present significant risks in trucking collisions. Consider the importance of the challenges presented just by reading road signs. The rules governing truck drivers, Federal … Read More
The Interplay Between Workers’ Compensation Benefits and Social Security Disability Benefits
It’s possible for an individual to receive Social Security disability benefits and Workers’ Compensation benefits at the same time. Disability benefit payments from private pensions or insurance benefits do not affect Social Security benefits. However, when an injured worker receives … Read More
Motor Vehicle Accident – Early Investigation is Key
When a person is injured in a motor vehicle collision, due to a defective product, or the consequence of poor property maintenance, gathering evidence immediately after the injuring incident is crucial. As one might expect, with time and human intervention, … Read More
What is a Deposition?
A deposition is part of the “Discovery” process in a lawsuit. The purpose of depositions in some cases is to assist the attorney in finding out what a witness may know about the case as well as allowing the client … Read More
It’s Time for Federal Regulation of Amusement Park Safety
As the summer of 2016 winds down, it’s a good time to consider amusement park safety. The amusement park industry is a $12 billion a year industry. Consider the many news stories involving incidents of severe injury, even death, in … Read More
Why have a Will?
A Will is a legal document which puts in writing what you want to have happen to your property upon your death. In Pennsylvania, if at the time of your death, you do not have a Will, any property you … Read More
Social Security Benefits For Children
A family can run into emotional and financial difficulties if a primary income earner becomes disabled or unexpectedly passes away. These extremely unfortunate circumstances can have a negative impact on your child or children. Many children are eligible to receive … Read More
WHAT IS A SUBPOENA?
A subpoena duces tecum is a document used to obtain information in a civil or criminal case. Presently this type of subpoena is commonly called a “Subpoena to Produce Documents or Things for Discovery”. A subpoena is also used in … Read More
The Workers’ Compensation Independent Medical Exam – There’s Nothing Independent About It!
Last month my workers’ compensation topic focused on treating with your own doctor after a work injury. This month we’re going to talk about doctors again but with a different twist. I’m talking about the “independent” medical examiner. Who is … Read More