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...
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 Allergies?
Updated: 4/18/2024
Although 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...
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,...
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...