Blog: Firm News
- What are the Hazards of Retail Work?
Jul 26, 2021
Many people might believe that standing for an eight-hour shift is relatively easy, but it can be a difficult task. In fact, standing for long periods of time can cause foot ailments and other issues. Retail employees who stand all day can experience leg swelling and chronic pain. Recorded health problems include Achilles tendonitis, lower back pain, arthritis in the hip and knee, and high blood pressure. Other health problems, such as joint damage, foot...Read More - What are Common Bad Faith Insurance Tactics?
Jul 12, 2021
Not all injury claims submitted to insurance companies follow the same path or timetable. A claim by a policyholder to their own carrier is different than one made by an injured party to the insurance carrier of the responsible entity. Insurance companies are businesses that are regulated by each state. Although Pennsylvania has a bad faith insurance law, insurance carriers can engage in bad faith tactics. These bad faith strategies are intended to drag out...Read More - Can Social Media Impact My Personal Injury Case?
Jul 5, 2021
Posting on social media is usually harmless, like when a person posts a photograph of their meal, their family, or their vacation. However, posting too many details about a car accident that led to a personal injury lawsuit can negatively impact a person’s case. Admitting fault in a social media post can actually have negative outcomes for those who are involved in a personal injury lawsuit. In fact, there is a case of an individual...Read More - Why Do Some Car Accident Injuries Appear Later?
Jun 28, 2021
After a car accident, those involved are often in a state of shock. In most cases, the body reacts to an accident with a rush of adrenaline. Adrenaline is released by the adrenal glands into the bloodstream, which along with other stress hormones, causes the cardiovascular system to kick into overdrive. The heart beats faster, blood pressure goes up, breathing increases, and blood supply to the heart, lungs, and muscles also increase. During a fight-or-flight...Read More - What are Some Crucial Rooftop Safety Tips for Workers?
Jun 15, 2021
Spring and summer are peak seasons for construction in the northeastern regions of the United States. Many of these jobs require working at elevated heights, which increases the risk of fall injuries. Among the jobs with frequent injuries from falling is roofing. New construction, rooftop repairs, and maintenance of roofs all involve work at high elevations. Even falls from a few inches can cause sprains or broken bones. A fall from the height of a...Read More - What Should I Know About Bad Faith Insurance?
Jun 2, 2021
Insurers operate on the principle of indemnity. Indemnity means an insurer mostly restores a policyholder’s financial position after an insured event occurs. When that does not happen, a lawyer might have to help a victim obtain their just compensation. Just compensation would be equal to the cost of damages up to the policy limits and minus any deductible. Auto insurance is a good example of how indemnity works. If another driver of an insured vehicle...Read More - Richard J. Schubert Selected to the 2021 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers List
May 26, 2021
Alpern Schubert P.C. is proud to announce that managing partner, Richard J. Schubert, has been selected to this year’s Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list. Super Lawyers is a comprehensive list of nationwide lawyers highlighted over 70 different practice areas. To be selected, one must first be nominated and undergo an extensive multi-phase review, which includes an analysis of a lawyer’s professional career, their personal achievements, and peer reviews and evaluations. Richard was selected to Super Lawyers...Read More - What are the Difference Between First-Party and Third-Party Bad Faith Insurance Claims?
May 11, 2021
Bad faith is equated with dishonest dealings, fraudulent intent, neglecting to deal in a fair manner, or an untrustworthy professional performance. The person or entity acting in bad faith does so with an intent to deceive or defraud another person or entity. One example of this could be when a salesperson knowingly sells a buyer a defective car. Another example is an insurance company that purposely denies a claim without carrying out an appropriate investigation...Read More - How can Motorists Stay Safe When Traveling on Memorial Day Weekend?
May 6, 2021
Memorial Day serves as a time to remember fallen heroes, and it is important to reflect on their sacrifices. While it is a serious holiday, Memorial Day is also celebrated as the unofficial start of summer. In many states where winters are long and dark, Memorial Day represents warmer weather. Weather permitting, barbeques, picnics, and visits to the beach are common celebrations. Studies have shown that Memorial Day weekend is the deadliest holiday period for...Read More - Crucial Safety Tips for Industrial Workers
Apr 28, 2021
There are multiple risks associated with working in an industrial environment. These risks can lead to industrial accidents that result in injured workers. While these dangers cannot be avoided, it does not mean that accidents are inevitable. There are steps that workers and their supervisors can and should take to mitigate the chance of an accident. After a work accident, the victim could be looking at a long recovery time, a loss of income, and...Read More