Blog: Firm News
- Can Workers’ Compensation and the Americans with Disabilities Act Intertwine?
Feb 12, 2020
In a hypothetical situation where an employee is injured on the job, would the employer be required to retain the employee if they were no longer able to fully perform their job? These types of questions arise on occasion and involve a careful analysis of the interplay between two laws that are both designed to protect employees from loss of employment. Americans with Disabilities Act The American with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal law...Read More - How Should I Drive on Black Ice?
Feb 5, 2020
We have reached the coldest month of the year in Pennsylvania and throughout the mid-Atlantic region. Freezing temperatures combined with wet roadways can create black ice. According to the Federal Highway Administration, upwards of 150,000 car accidents occur every year on icy roads across the country. Many of these serious crashes are caused by black ice. Despite the name, black ice really is not black at all. It is clear ice that forms as moisture...Read More - Scaffolding Injuries and Workers’ Compensation
Jan 29, 2020
Scaffolding is a necessary part of construction projects, as well as building restoration, cleaning, and repair projects. It allows workers to access otherwise unreachable areas and work at heights, but when scaffolding is erected or disassembled hastily and without proper safety precautions, it can cause serious injury to workers using it. A fall from scaffolding can result in a severe head and neck injuries. Any damage to the spinal cord could mean permanent damage that...Read More - Gig Workers Make Up a Significant Portion of Worker Deaths
Jan 22, 2020
Plenty of people have decided that they no longer want or need to be traditional employees. Instead, they have joined the growing gig economy to enjoy the freedom that comes with being an independent worker. However, numbers from the Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI) indicate that full-time freelancers and independent contractors are not immune from workplace fatalities. In fact, data shows that gig economy workers make up a significant portion of annual worker deaths...Read More - What Should I Do If I Spot a Distracted Driver on the Road?
Jan 16, 2020
Distracted driving, although dangerous, is a common problem among drivers. One of the main reasons of distracted driving lies in the use of cell phones. According to a report by the Governors Highway Safety Association, texting and other electronic usage cause up to 25 percent of all car accidents. If you or someone you know was in a car accident involving a distracted driver, you may be eligible for compensation. Distracted driving is driving while...Read More - Social Media and Your Disability Claims
Jan 14, 2020
If you are depending on disability insurance payments, you should pay close attention to your online image and what your social media posts might convey to insurance company investigators. Be careful what you post on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and other online platforms, as insurance investigators routinely comb these sites looking for proof that you are lying to unjustifiably continue collecting benefits you do not deserve. Social Media Traps In today’s social media environment, everyone...Read More - Winter Weather Liability
Jan 10, 2020
What happens when winter weather becomes a factor in your recent car accident? Pennsylvanians should be aware that in the past, Pennsylvania ranked in the top five states for the most fatal car accidents during winter weather conditions. Between 2011 and 2015, according to data from the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA), Pennsylvania averaged about 65 fatal car accidents during the winter months, ranking as number three in the nation. Additionally, the NHTSA stated...Read More - Welding Eye Injuries
Jan 8, 2020
Welding is a physically demanding and potentially dangerous profession. And nearly one-tenth of the manufacturing workforce is comprised of men and women who weld, melt, and forge different materials together for a variety of different purposes. Of the 30 different types of welding that take place in factories and workshops across the country, all involve dangerous elements, such as fire, fumes, ultraviolet (UV) rays, and airborne particles. Without good safety practices and equipment, welders suffer...Read More - Pennsylvania Turnpike Accident Leaves Five Fatalities, 60 Injuries
Jan 6, 2020
A multi-vehicle accident on the Pennsylvania Turnpike left five victims fatally injured and about 60 individuals with varying injuries. The crash occurred on Sunday morning around 3:33 am in Mount Pleasant Township, Pennsylvania and involved a passenger bus, three tractor-trailers, and several passenger vehicles. During the accident on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, the bus rolled over, and the tractor-trailers and one other vehicle slammed into the bus. It is said that the inclement weather may have...Read More - Beware of Deadlines for Filing Private Disability Insurance
Jan 3, 2020
Disability insurance policies are a contract between the insurer and insured. If the policy terms are not strictly adhered to, one can risk denial of the claim. When filing a claim for disability insurance, the claimant needs to prove the disability through medical evidence and comply with contractual deadlines established by the disability policy. Disability insurance policies have important deadlines that if not met, can be a basis for the denial of that claim. There...Read More