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The Interplay Between Workers’ Compensation Benefits and Social Security Disability Benefits

It’s possible for an individual to receive Social Security disability benefits and Workers’ Compensation benefits at the same time. Disability benefit payments from private pensions or insurance benefits do not affect Social Security benefits. However, when an injured worker receives … Read More

Motor Vehicle Accident – Early Investigation is Key

When a person is injured in a motor vehicle collision, due to a defective product, or the consequence of poor property maintenance, gathering evidence immediately after the injuring incident is crucial.  As one might expect, with time and human intervention, … Read More

What is a Deposition?

A deposition is part of the “Discovery” process in a lawsuit.  The purpose of depositions in some cases is to assist the attorney in finding out what a witness may know about the case as well as allowing the client … Read More

It’s Time for Federal Regulation of Amusement Park Safety

As the summer of 2016 winds down, it’s a good time to consider amusement park safety. The amusement park industry is a $12 billion a year industry. Consider the many news stories involving incidents of severe injury, even death, in … Read More

Why have a Will?

A Will is a legal document which puts in writing what you want to have happen to your property upon your death.  In Pennsylvania, if at the time of your death, you do not have a Will, any property you … Read More

Social Security Benefits For Children

A family can run into emotional and financial difficulties if a primary income earner becomes disabled or unexpectedly passes away. These extremely unfortunate circumstances can have a negative impact on your child or children. Many children are eligible to receive … Read More

WHAT IS A SUBPOENA?

A subpoena duces tecum is a document used to obtain information in a civil or criminal case.   Presently this type of subpoena is commonly called a “Subpoena to Produce Documents or Things for Discovery”.  A subpoena is also used in … Read More

The Workers’ Compensation Independent Medical Exam – There’s Nothing Independent About It!

Last month my workers’ compensation topic focused on treating with your own doctor after a work injury.  This month we’re going to talk about doctors again but with a different twist.  I’m talking about the “independent” medical examiner.  Who is … Read More

Pokémon Go!

As a 52 year old woman, whose children watched the animated Pokemon series nearly 2 decades ago, I am surprised to admit not only do I know what this game is (these now adult children tuned me in), but I … Read More

Who is Responsible for Payment of Medical Bills When Injured in an Accident?

Workers’ Compensation Claim: Should you injure yourself on the job, the Employer and its insurance company is responsible to pay for all reasonable and necessary medical expenses incurred for treatment rendered for your work injury(ies).  This includes payments of co-pays … Read More

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