Is PA a No Fault State?
When it comes to car insurance laws, fault and no-fault refers to the states’ rules on how a car accident victim must pursue the claims-filing process. In the U.S., most states abide by fault-based laws; however, 13 states actually mandate no-fault insurance policies. The state of Pennsylvania is unique in that it is neither of the two...
Pa. Rulings Favoring Insureds in UM/UIM Coverage Disputes Are ‘Stacking’ Up
*Article published by Zack Needles with The Legal Intelligencer at Law.Com
Disputes over the extent of consumers’ ability to stack underinsured and uninsured motorist insurance coverage keep popping up in Pennsylvania—and courts keep siding with the insureds.
“Disputes over the extent of consumers’ ability to stack underinsured and uninsured motorist insurance coverage keep popping...
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Claims
Workers’ compensation benefits in Pennsylvania are paid for by the employer and not by the employee. In Pennsylvania, employers are required by state law to obtain Workers’ compensation insurance for the employees of the company. Workers’ Comp insurance is typically used after a work-related injury claim has been filed. The employer should immediately notify the insurance...
PA Workers’ Compensation: Verdicts And Settlements for HGSK Lawyers
The personal Injury Law Firm of HGSK represents injured workers and victims of negligence from 9 offices in PA. They aggressively and relentlessly win in PA.
The personal Injury Law Firm of Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. represents injured workers and victims of negligence throughout Pennsylvania. With nine offices in Pennsylvania, we are passionate and relentless...
What You Need to Know About PA Bicycle Law
Pennsylvania has some of the toughest laws regarding distances that cars must provide bikes when driving.Bicycle safety is paramount when traveling around cities and towns. As the roads become more congested, many more people are turning to bicycling rather than public transportation or the typical motor vehicle. Bike lanes are being created on new...
HGSK Files Auto Consumer Class Actions
HGSK filed a series of class actions against major insurers in Pennsylvania for wrongfully withholding uninsured and underinsured motorist benefits to drivers.Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. has filed a series of class actions against major insurers in Pennsylvania for wrongfully withholding uninsured and underinsured motorist...
HGSK’s Olga Negrón Awarded “Take the Lead” Girls Scout Award
HGSK Community Liaison and Councilwoman Olga Negrón was awarded the 2019 “Take the Lead” Girls Scout award
Tremendous Supreme Court Victory
In Gallagher v. GEICO, the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania held that the household exclusion in a personal auto policy is void and unenforceable as violative against the terms and provisions of the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law. This exclusion has long been used by insurers to disclaim coverage to policyholders with multiple automobile policies in the household. With...
PA Hugs PR Charity Event Supported by HGSK – You Can Help, Too!
PA Hugs PR Charity Event Supported by HGSK – You Can Help, Too!
Posted By Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C.
Puerto Rico is currently facing widespread devastation due to Hurricane
Maria. The majority of the island is still struggling to restore power,
provide clean water, and collect ample food stores. More charity work
will be needed to help those in need get back on...
James Haggerty Writes Article for The Legal Intelligencer
James Haggerty Writes Article for The Legal IntelligencerPosted By Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C.Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. is proud to announcethat our own James C. Haggerty was recently featured inThe Legal Intelligencer. In an article called“Stacking of UM/UIM Coverages for Newly Acquired...