The Sixth Amendment guarantees a trial by an impartial jury, and the legal system affords numerous protections against juror bias and misconduct. And in a decision issued on March 6, 2017, a majority of the United States Supreme Court reaffirmed … Read More
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But I Don’t Want To Go To Physical Therapy
I recently fractured my ankle. While there are pieces to this recovery process, and unfortunately, the right side of my ankle, I am currently in the physical therapy phase. Frankly, I could not wait to get to this point, I just … Read More
Behind the Scenes at Jury Duty
In a previous blog, I discussed receiving a jury duty notice. And I had jury duty for a few days in February. It was really insightful. On Day 1, we assembled into the large jury room on the second floor … Read More
Warmer Weather Means Increased Pedestrian Traffic
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
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
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
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