COVID-19 and Workers Compensation
COVID-19 and Your Job
Changes to Unemployment Compensation Benefits
Our Federal Government just passed a historic $2 trillion stimulus package. Within the legislation, there were significant changes to Unemployment Compensation Philadelphia benefit payments that are important for you to know.
An additional 13 weeks of benefits to the total benefit period were added. In Pennsylvania, the total...
Catch Covid at Work? Here is what you should do
You may be eligible for compensation. We are available for free consultations over the phone. Call us today at 267-350-6600.
Can Doctors, Nurses, and Other Healthcare Workers Get Workers Comp for Coronavirus?
The short answer is—it is likely.
Healthcare workers should have no problem showing that exposure to COVID-19 is part of their regular work duties. Because the novel coronavirus is now...
Covid-19 Resources
Unemployment
https://www.uc.pa.gov/Pages/covid19.aspx
Eligibility requirements have changed
Your employer temporarily closes or goes out of business because of COVID-19
Your employer reduces your hours because of COVID-19
You have been told not to work because your employer feels you might get or spread COVID-19
You have been told to quarantine or self-isolate, or live/work in a county under...
Can a Bar be Held Liable for a Drunk Driver in PA?
Updated 10/18/2022Are bars liable for accidents involving drunk drivers? The short answer is yes. Many states have “dram shop” laws that provide relief to those harmed when a bar or restaurant or social host was negligent in serving or over-serving alcohol to someone who is already impaired, causing a DUI accident which resulted in damages, injury,...
Can I Sue a Restaurant for Food Allergy?
Updated: 10/18/2022Although a food allergy lawsuit can be a tough nut to crack (pardon the pun), our attorneys have successfully sued restaurants for failure to warn of potential allergens in their food.A large percentage of the population must carefully monitor what they eat because they are highly allergic to nuts, or gluten, or dairy, or...
Understanding PTSD and Car Accident Settlements
Can I Sue for PTSD After a Car or Truck Accident?
The short answer is yes, under certain conditions.
So, you were in a severe traffic accident some time ago and still don’t feel right. The trauma has remained with you. You sometimes relive the accident, and you avoid the location where the accident took place because it was so upsetting. You might...
Hernia Mesh Complications – What Are the Symptoms?
Learn the major signs and symptoms of hernia mesh complications, failures and bodily rejectionsHernia mesh is a mesh-like material that is implanted during surgery to stabilize tissue to repair a hernia. There are two kinds of hernia mesh; nonabsorbable mesh that will remain in the body permanently, and mesh that will dissolve over time.In recent...
Bad Faith Insurance Lawyer: What Is Bad Faith In Insurance
You bought a policy to be covered during an emergency, after filing a claim the insurance company is delaying or not paying your claim, is it time for a Bad Faith Insurance Lawyer?
Buying insurance to protect you, your loved ones or your property is a wise decision. Unfortunately, some insurance companies try to shirk their responsibilities and do not act in good faith when dealing with...
Auto Accident Lawyer Philadelphia, PA: Aggressive Relentless HGSK Lawyers Announce Case Wins
The personal Injury Law Firm of Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. (HGSK) represent auto accident victims throughout Pennsylvania. The passionate and relentless attorneys are advocates for their clients.
The personal injury lawyers work from nine offices across Pennsylvania, helping victims and those harmed by the reckless or negligent acts or actions of others. The auto...
Why You Need an Auto Accident Lawyer in Philadelphia, PA
Whether you’re in an accident while driving to work, dropping your kids off at school, or traveling on a lengthy road trip with your family, chances are you didn’t plan to get into a motor vehicle collision. Dealing with a car accident can be an incredibly stressful and overwhelming experience, even if you have insurance that protects you. An auto accident lawyer in Philadelphia,...