Practice Areas

Dedicated Legal Representation for Injured Individuals and Policyholders Across Western Pennsylvania

At AlpernSchubert, P.C., we are committed to helping people—not corporations—secure the justice, benefits, and financial recovery they deserve. With more than 100 years of combined experience, our attorneys provide focused, results-driven representation in workers’ compensation, workplace injury claims, personal injury matters, and insurance bad faith litigation.

No matter how your injury occurred or how your claim has been handled so far, you can rely on our firm for honest guidance, strategic advocacy, and support at every stage of your case.

Below is an overview of the full range of practice areas we handle for clients throughout Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania.

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Arbitration and Mediation

Not every dispute has to be resolved in a courtroom. When appropriate, our firm uses arbitration and mediation to help clients reach fair and efficient resolutions. These alternative dispute resolution methods can be particularly valuable in insurance disputes, workplace injuries, and personal injury matters where a faster, less adversarial process is in everyone’s best interests.

Our attorneys represent clients in both mediation and arbitration proceedings, ensuring your rights are protected and your position is clearly presented.

Bad Faith Insurance

Insurance companies are legally obligated to act in good faith when evaluating and paying claims. Unfortunately, many policyholders experience unreasonable delays, denials, and underpayments. AlpernSchubert, P.C., is widely recognized for its extensive background representing individuals in insurance bad faith cases—more than any other firm on the plaintiff’s side in Western Pennsylvania.

Our bad faith practice includes the following areas:

• Auto Insurance Bad Faith: When insurers fail to pay valid auto accident claims, delay investigations, or offer unfairly low settlements, we hold them accountable.
• Disability Insurance Bad Faith: Individuals who rely on short-term or long-term disability benefits can suffer greatly when insurers act unreasonably. We challenge improper denials and delays.
• Health Insurance Bad Faith: Wrongfully denied medical claims, delayed approvals, and unjustified coverage decisions can leave families overwhelmed. We fight for policyholders.
• Homeowners’ Insurance Bad Faith: Whether your home was damaged by fire, weather, or unforeseen events, you deserve prompt, fair handling. We pursue remedies when insurers fail to pay valid property claims.
• Life Insurance Bad Faith: When insurers deny life insurance benefits without a proper basis, grieving families face added hardship. We advocate for the benefits owed under the policy.
• Uninsured / Underinsured Motorist Bad Faith: UM/UIM claims should provide critical protection after a crash with an uninsured or underinsured driver. Our firm challenges carriers that refuse to pay what the policy requires.

Personal Injury

When negligence causes serious injury or death, victims deserve full and fair compensation. AlpernSchubert, P.C., represents clients in a broad range of personal injury matters, pursuing claims against careless drivers, negligent property owners, manufacturers of unsafe products, and other responsible parties.

Our personal injury practice includes:

• Car Accidents: We represent drivers, passengers, pedestrians, and cyclists injured by negligent motorists.
• Motorcycle Accidents: Motorcyclists face high risks on the road. We pursue compensation for injuries caused by careless drivers or dangerous conditions.
• Truck Accidents: Commercial truck collisions often cause catastrophic injuries. Our attorneys handle complex cases involving trucking companies, drivers, and third parties.
• Construction Accidents: Falls, equipment failures, collapsing structures, and unsafe worksites often result in severe injuries. We pursue all available claims, including third-party liability.
• Defective Products: Consumers injured by unsafe tools, machinery, vehicles, or household products may have claims against manufacturers, distributors, or retailers.
• Slip and Fall Accidents: Property owners are responsible for maintaining safe premises. We handle claims involving falls caused by hazardous conditions.
• Wrongful Death Claims: Families who lose a loved one due to negligence deserve justice. We pursue compensation through wrongful death and survival actions.

Workers’ Compensation

When you’re hurt on the job, workers’ compensation provides a vital safety net—but obtaining benefits is not always simple. Our firm supports injured workers through every part of the claim process, including disputes, appeals, and long-term challenges.

We assist clients with:

• Denied Workers’ Compensation Claims: If your claim was denied, we take immediate action to challenge the decision.
• Filing a Workers' Compensation Claim: We guide employees through initial filings and ensure documentation is complete and accurate.
• Long-Term Disability: When a work injury prevents a full return to employment, we help clients pursue long-term disability benefits.
• Lost Wages / Wage Loss Benefits: We ensure wage-loss benefits are calculated correctly and paid on time.
• Medical Benefits: We fight to secure approval for necessary treatment and ongoing medical care.
• Occupational Illnesses: Exposure-related conditions and repetitive-use injuries require strong evidence. We help document and prove the connection to your job.
• Third-Party Liability Claims: When someone other than your employer contributed to your injury, we pursue additional compensation outside the workers’ comp system.
• Workers’ Compensation Time Limitations: We ensure all deadlines—including reporting, filing, and appeal timelines—are met without risk to your rights.
• Workers’ Compensation Benefits: We pursue the full range of benefits available under Pennsylvania law.
• Qualifying for Workers’ Compensation Benefits: We help clients establish that their injuries or illnesses are work-related and meet legal requirements.
• Workers’ Compensation Appeals: If your benefits were stopped, reduced, or denied, we represent you through the appeals process.

Workplace Injuries

Workplace injuries can occur in any environment—from hospitals and construction sites to warehouses, offices, and industrial facilities. These claims often involve both workers’ compensation and third-party liability, depending on how the injury occurred.

We assist clients with:

• Back and Neck Injuries: Often caused by lifting, falls, repetitive strain, or machinery accidents.
• Construction Worker Injuries: High-risk worksites frequently involve complex, multi-employer liability issues.
• Fatal Work Injuries: We help families pursue benefits and claims after tragic workplace incidents.
• Healthcare Worker Injuries: Nurses, aides, and technicians often face injuries from patient handling, slips, exposure, and workplace violence.
• Industrial & Warehouse Injuries: These environments create risks involving forklifts, conveyor belts, heavy machinery, and repetitive tasks.
• Machine Injuries: We handle catastrophic injuries involving defective, unguarded, or malfunctioning equipment.

Why Injured Workers and Policyholders Choose AlpernSchubert, P.C.

Clients across Western Pennsylvania rely on our firm for:

• Over a century of combined experience
• Extensive background in insurance bad faith litigation
• Personal attention and direct attorney involvement
• Commitment to individuals—not corporations or insurers
• Clear communication, honest advice, and strategic advocacy

At AlpernSchubert, P.C., we prioritize the people we represent. Every case receives the dedication, focus, and thorough preparation it deserves.

Contact AlpernSchubert, P.C. Today

If you’re facing an injury, disability, or insurance dispute, you don’t have to navigate the process alone. Our attorneys are ready to review your situation, explain your rights, and pursue the compensation you’re entitled to.

Call 412-556-2326 or contact us online to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation.