Author Archives: Brad Pinzur
Soft Tissue Injuries Versus Hard Injuries in Pennsylvania Accident Claims for Compensation
When determining compensation after an accident in Pennsylvania, victims may find it difficult to set a dollar amount on the emotional pain and suffering they have endured. Injury settlement amounts depend on a variety of factors and often require a professional assessment by medical doctors, vocational experts, and others who can strengthen a claim… Read More »
How Pennsylvania Residents Can Receive Social Security Disability Benefits Without a Strong Work History
In order to secure Social Security disability benefits, the Social Security Administration requires that applicants show they are disabled, based on the Administration’s definition of “disability.” In earlier blog posts, we have written about the importance of meeting all of the criteria in order to successfully secure benefits. The disability requirement essentially rests on… Read More »
Residual Functional Capacity Questionnaires Can Help Secure Benefits for Pennsylvania Individuals Seeking Social Security
Requesting a residual functional capacity questionnaire can be an important aspect of a successful claim for Social Security benefits. Pennsylvania Social Security claimants must ensure that their treating physician appreciates the seriousness of their medical conditions. Significantly, a treating physician must understand that these medical problems affect their ability to function. Treating providers should… Read More »
Motorcycle Helmet Laws for Pennsylvania Riders and Impact on Legal Recovery
Riding a motorcycle requires abiding by Pennsylvania laws regarding the use and operation of the bike. Whether a rider chooses to use a motorcycle for transportation or recreation, certain state regulations, such as motorcycle helmet laws, are important to protecting the rider’s safety as well as the safety of others on the road. Pennsylvania… Read More »
Pennsylvania Individuals Suffering from Multiple Sclerosis May Be Entitled to Social Security Benefits
Social Security Disability benefits are available to individuals with multiple sclerosis. While some men and women suffering from symptoms of multiple sclerosis use walkers or wheelchairs, others experience long-term remissions and can work successfully. Doctors may assess individuals with multiple sclerosis and determine that the symptoms do not prevent them from working full-time. In… Read More »
OSHA Cites Pennsylvania Psychiatric Hospital for Serious Violations, Fines $32,000
Recently, the Occupational Safety Health Administration (OSHA) of the United States Department of Labor issued a news release indicating that the Administration had fined a Pennsylvania hospital $32,000 for exposing employees to workplace violence and other hazards. These findings were a result of the agency’s inspection, conducted over the course of more than one… Read More »
Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Benefits for “Specific Loss” of Finger Require Medical Opinion Regarding Permanency
A “specific loss” benefit is available to workers who lose a body part, according to the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act, “for all practical intents and purposes.” For injured workers, it can be challenging to prove a specific loss injury, which is a permanent injury. It is considered a question of fact, to be determined… Read More »
Injured Plaintiff Brings Lawsuit After Crane Accident Kills Coworker and Causes Severe Harm at Pennsylvania State University Construction Site
A tragic mobile truck crane accident at the Pennsylvania State University campus has allegedly led to a Pennsylvania injury lawsuit based on claims of negligence and loss of consortium against the crane manufacturer and the contractor. The device involved in the accident, a mobile truck crane, was used for construction on the Penn State… Read More »
Will Claimants Receive Reimbursement for Travel Expenses under Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Laws?
Work-related injuries can cause financial distress for an employee and their family. While workers’ compensation benefits are available, according to Pennsylvania law, they do not entirely replace the worker’s income. A Pennsylvania workers’ compensation attorney can make clear exactly how workers’ compensation benefits are structured and adjusted according to the employee’s wages. For those… Read More »
Social Security Law and the Need for Pennsylvania Residents to Follow Prescribed Treatment
Substance abuse can affect a claim for Social Security benefits, making it difficult for disabled individuals in Pennsylvania to secure the benefits to which they might be entitled by law. In some circumstances, those suffering from a disability may be abusing prescription medications or alcohol. Pennsylvania Social Security Disability attorneys can help strengthen claims… Read More »
