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
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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
Staying Safe for the Holidays
Now that the holiday season is upon us, the volume of traffic involving travel and shopping increases tremendously. While the holidays are an exciting time, it is important to stay safe this holiday season. Whether you are hosting or attending … Read More
Leadership Wilkes-Barre Class of 2017
Well I am happy to report that my team has chosen a name…. Olympic Warriors. We now have a team name and a team logo, which is the Olympic circles enclosed in the outline of Luzerne County. We had several … Read More
Workers Compensation Subrogation Rights In a Personal Injury Action
When a person is injured in a motor vehicle collision while performing his or her work duties a workers compensation claim arises. Many injured workers do not realize that a potential personal injury action also arises. The injured worker is … Read More