Author Archives: Brad Pinzur
Pennsylvania Courts Decide that a Mother Didn’t Have to Share Lawsuit Settlement Proceeds With Her Child’s Father
It is an unfortunate fact of life that, sometimes, a sudden receipt of a large sum of money brings about people seeking a portion of those funds. Perhaps it is a lottery win, a sizable inheritance, or a money judgment in a civil trial. If you’ve lost a loved one due to the misconduct… Read More »
How Small Details Can Make Differences in the Outcome of Your Pennsylvania Auto Accident Case
When you are injured in an auto accident, you are probably shaken up, stressed out, in pain, and generally concerned with many, many things other than your legal rights. However, being concerned with your legal rights is something that you most definitely should be. In order to get the compensation you deserve, you’ll need… Read More »
Winning Your Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Case, Even if You Made Some Poor Decisions that Led Up to Your Accident
When you’re hurt on the job, the injury you suffer could have major negative impacts on your life. Because of that, an award of workers’ compensation benefits can be an important part of recovery from your injuries. Sometimes, you may be concerned that, if you made a less-than-perfect decision that played a role in… Read More »
Why a Diligent and Persistent Pursuit of Your Pennsylvania Personal Injury Claim is So Important
A successful car accident case often involves several ingredients, including strong factual evidence that your opponent was at fault, a clear legal basis for liability, proof of the substantial damages that you have suffered, and diligent legal representation from a Pennsylvania car accident attorney who aggressively pursues a recovery for you. This diligence and… Read More »
How to Overcome the ‘Going and Coming Rule’ and Win Your Pennsylvania Case for Workers’ Compensation Benefits
There are many potential pitfalls that can await an injured worker who pursues a claim for workers’ compensation benefits. One of these pitfalls, if the worker is injured while on the road, is often something called the “going and coming rule,” which denies benefits to workers hurt while commuting to or from work. This… Read More »
Using the Terms of a Lease Agreement to Hold a Landlord Liable in a Pennsylvania Trip-and-Fall Case
When you are injured in a trip-and-fall accident, you have to be prepared on many fronts in order to achieve a successful outcome. You need to be prepared to figure out whom you should sue. You also need to be prepared to respond to the defenses that the property owner will deploy to attempt… Read More »
How an Injured Construction Worker’s Persuasive Expert Helped Give the Worker a Successful Outcome in His Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Case
In any type of case, it obviously helps if you have evidence that is both very believable and persuasive. This includes the expert witnesses who give testimony in your case. Helping you in putting together a workers’ compensation case that is both compelling and convincing is one of the key benefits of working with… Read More »
Why a Pennsylvania Woman was Allowed to Continue Her Injury Case Against a Philadelphia Science Museum
A recent Pennsylvania Superior Court ruling went in favor of a museum patron who tripped and fell when exiting an exhibit. The outcome highlights the fact that a tripping hazard need not be something that is broken down or dramatically dilapidated in order to give you the chance to pursue your case in court…. Read More »
Make Sure that Your Settlement of Your Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Case Doesn’t Cut Off Other Rights
Settlements can, in some circumstances, be very beneficial ways to resolve certain types of cases. Settlements may allow you to avoid the stress and time almost inevitably expended on a lengthy litigation process. They may also allow you to get THE compensation you need on a more expedited basis. It is important to keep… Read More »
How the Exact Wording in Your Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Compromise & Release Agreement Can Make a Big Difference
In workers’ compensation cases, as with almost any type of litigation matter, sometimes circumstances may dictate that it makes sense for you, as an injured worker, to settle your case. Settlement provides you with the certainty of a payout while avoiding the time, stress, and uncertainty involved in a legal contest. One way to… Read More »
