When you are injured or sick, your health and feeling better is always the first concern. You must comply with your healthcare providers’ instructions and recommendations. Likewise, when your injury or health concern is involved in a lawsuit, Workers’ Compensation … Read More
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DISCOVERY DOCUMENTS AND THEIR IMPORTANCE IN LITIGATION CASES:
The purpose of discovery is to acquire information from the opposing side to be used for the purpose of trial and the eventual resolution of the case. Interrogatories are part of the discovery process. They are a list of questions … Read More
UNINSURED AND UNDERINSURED CAR INSURANCE
Imagine the following hypothetical situations: HYPOTHETICAL A: You are in your car stopped at a red light and patiently waiting for the light to turn green. As you are waiting, an individual not paying attention to the road violently crashes … Read More
PENNSYLVANIA COURT ALLOWS NEGLIGENCE CASE TO PROCEED AGAINST PERSON WHO TEXTED A DRIVER INVOLVED IN COLLISION
Lawrence County Judge John Hodge recently allowed a negligence and wrongful death claim to proceed against two men who were texting a driver as she crashed into a motorcyclist causing fatal injuries. In his decision of March, 2016, Judge Hodge … Read More
Injured on the Job: Report Immediately
Under Pennsylvania law an injured worker has 120 days to notify their employer of an on-the-job injury. Many times reporting timeliness is a non-issue. I’m referring to those unfortunate incidents where workers are immediately injured and disabled by heavy equipment … Read More
Where Do You Keep Your Important Documents?
During an estate planning meeting, we begin with a thorough review of the client’s assets and liabilities; what is to become of these assets after death or incapacity; who are the family members and who they want to do what; … Read More
Filing for Social Security
As a paralegal, I have assisted in the preparation and implementation of various forms of legal proceedings. After substantial involvement in diverse legal matters and acquiring relevant knowledge of specific processes, I personally believe our Pennsylvania Social Security System engenders … Read More
Full Tort V. Limited Tort Motor Vehicle Insurance
The Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law (“MVFRL”) requires insurance companies to provide consumers with the option of purchasing full tort or limited tort motor vehicle insurance. Of these two options, limited tort is the less expensive alternative. However, many … Read More
The Importance of Keeping the Paralegal Assigned to Your Case Up to Date Regarding Your Medical Status:
For your attorney to be able to adequately represent you and make progress with your case, it is very important for you to keep in touch with the paralegal who is assigned to your case. The paralegal is there to … Read More