With the warmer weather upon us and temperatures are on the rise, so is the increase of automobile-pedestrian accidents. These types of accidents are due to distracted drivers and pedestrians who are not alert to their surroundings. Auto-pedestrian incidents usually … Read More
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Underinsured Motorist Insurance Coverage in the Employment Context
A recent opinion issued by Judge Ramy I. Djerassi of the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas could paves way for injured workers to obtain underinsured motorist (UIM) benefits in the third party context. In Bielac v. American International Group, Inc., … Read More
Leadership Wilkes-Barre Class of 2017
As an update on my experiences as a member of the LWB Class of 2017, our class had the pleasure of listening to Judge Joseph Cosgrove zealously explain the multiple branches of government and how our judicial system works. He … Read More
Injuries that develop over time are worthy of workers’ compensation benefits too
Injuries that develop from work related activities over the course of time are compensable injuries under the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act. These injuries are commonly referred to as a “repetitive use claims” (e.g. carpal tunnel from repetitive upper extremity work … Read More
The Call to Jury Duty
In Suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved, and no fact tried by a jury, shall be otherwise re-examined in any court of the United … Read More
Referral Thank You
Dear Neil: Thank you very much for the referral fee on…. Christine called me to thank me on behalf of her husband and for referring them to you. This has happened to me with every person whom I referred to … Read More
Leadership Wilkes-Barre Class of 2017
I am a proud member of the Olympic Warriors team and our team project regarding the Special Olympians is well underway! It took us awhile to pick a name and our team mission statement is to encourage, equip and enrich … Read More
Stacking Uninsured/Underinsured Insurance Coverage
The Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law (“PMVFRL”) mandates insurance companies offer stacking to their insureds. When an individual has more than one vehicle on an insurance policy and stacking is selected, the limits per vehicle are added together. Suppose … Read More
Injured at the Office Holiday Party – Is it Possible that I am covered by workers’ comp?
The short answer is yes, it is possible. Employees injured within the “course and scope” of their employment relationship are eligible for workers’ compensation benefits. Employees suffering injury or death attending a social event, such as a holiday party, have … Read More