Author Archives: Brad Pinzur
Pennsylvania Laws Concerning Transportation Network Companies & Implications for Individuals Harmed in a Motor Vehicle Collision
Transportation network companies, such as Uber and Lyft, are considered to serve the public, and based on a law recently passed in Pennsylvania, they will continue to operate throughout the entire commonwealth. The way people travel has changed, and as a result, there was statewide authorization for Senate Bill 984, enabling services like Lyft… Read More »
What is a Technical Denial of a Pennsylvania Resident’s Social Security Disability Claim?
Pennsylvania residents applying for Federal assistance regarding their disability may find themselves facing a technical denial by the Social Security Administration (SSA). When an individual fails to meet the financial requirements of Social Security Disability Insurance or Supplemental Security Income, then the SSA may deny their application for benefits. In the event of a… Read More »
Who is at Fault in a Left-Hand Turn Car Accident in Pennsylvania?
Left turns are considered among the more dangerous driving maneuvers. Drivers that turn left often do so in front of oncoming traffic, increasing the risk of an accident. Side-impact accidents and T-bone collisions can result when a negligent or careless driver turns left without yielding or ensuring that there is a clear path. There… Read More »
Vocational Rehabilitation Available for Injured Workers under Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act
Vocational rehabilitation and labor market surveys are intended to help injured workers return to the workforce. When the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act was amended in 1996, and Act 57 was passed, according to the Department of Labor and Industry, Bureau of Workers’ Compensation, it reflected an effort to preserve the rights of injured employees… Read More »
Independent Contractor Employee Misclassification and Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation
According to Pennsylvania law, independent contractors are not eligible for workers’ compensation coverage. State law does not require employers purchase to coverage for independent contractors. Unfortunately, some employers that conduct business in the state may misclassify employees, designating workers as independent contractors in order to avoid paying workers’ compensation insurance. Employee misclassification is an… Read More »
Who is Legally Responsible for a Parking Lot Accident in Pennsylvania?
People throughout Pennsylvania often wonder what happens when they suffer injuries in parking lots and parking garage structures. Injured individuals who suffer injuries may be able to recover compensation for their harm from the responsible party. In some cases, this may be the property owner, while other times, a careless driver may have caused… Read More »
Social Security Family Benefits Help Ease Financial Strain on Pennsylvania Disabled Workers
Family members of a disabled worker who is eligible for Social Security disability benefits may themselves be eligible for family benefits. These benefits are paid to certain family members who demonstrate a financial dependence on a disabled worker. Family benefits apply to disabled workers collecting Social Security disability insurance (SSDI) but not Supplemental Security… Read More »
Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation and Burn Injuries
The Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act protects workers injured during the course and scope of employment. Injured employees can suffer a range of harm, including burn injuries. According to the Act, workers may recover compensation from their employer, including the costs of medical bills, medications, and wages lost due to the injury. Pennsylvania law requires… Read More »
Pennsylvania Contributory Negligence Law Affects Damages Awards in Personal Injury Claims
Pennsylvania law holds that individuals who have suffered injuries in an accident may recover compensation for damages, even when they are partly at fault for the accident. This is the legal doctrine of contributory negligence, and it maintains that a plaintiff’s own negligence is not a bar to recovering compensation, provided they were less… Read More »
Working in Pennsylvania and Qualifying for Social Security Disability
Is it possible to work and receive Social Security disability payments? Some individuals who receive Social Security disability benefits or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) are anxious that if they work, it will affect their monthly benefits. Social Security maintains rules directed to help people continue to receive monthly payments while trying to return to… Read More »
