Author Archives: Brad Pinzur
Protecting Pennsylvania Seniors From Nursing Home Neglect and Abuse
Elder abuse unfortunately affects millions of seniors throughout the United States annually. While our grandparents and parents age, the average life expectancy has risen to 78.8 years, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Life expectancy has increased for the total U.S. population, but women are still expected to live longer than men, approximately… Read More »
Practical Tips for Pennsylvania Families to Maintain Toy Safety
As summer approaches, parents may be purchasing more toys for their children, who in turn will have more time to play with their toys. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), toys are much safer now than they used to be, and recalls are decreasing. But each recall can include thousands of… Read More »
Pennsylvania Social Security Disability Beneficiaries Face Continuing Disability Re-Evaluations
What is a Social Security Continuing Disability Re-Evaluation? After the Social Security Administration (SSA) approves a beneficiary for disability benefits, they conduct periodic continuing disability reviews (CDR). The purpose of these reviews is to determine if a beneficiary’s medical condition has improved such that benefits can be stopped. Usually, CDR reviews occur every three… Read More »
Will You Lose Your Job by Filing for Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Benefits?
Employees who are injured or become ill at work may be entitled to workers’ compensation under the laws of Pennsylvania. Most employers in Pennsylvania are required to maintain workers’ compensation insurance coverage. If an employer has one or more employees, workers’ compensation coverage is generally mandatory, regardless of whether the employees are part- or… Read More »
Pennsylvania Truck Accident Victims Are Protected By State and Federal Insurance Regulations
Vehicle accidents involving 18-wheeler trucks often lead to catastrophic injuries and serious property damage. Many Pennsylvania truck accident victims are left in financial turmoil as they suffer losses caused by medical costs, lost wages, vehicle damage, emotional trauma, and physical pain. At the same time, insurance companies offer commercial policies and try to minimize… Read More »
Pennsylvania Court Grants Fatal Claim Petition Without Requiring Details of Exact Work Duties on the Day of the Fatal Injury
The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania addressed a case involving a fatal injury to a worker. To successfully present a workers’ compensation claim in Pennsylvania, an injured worker must prove the alleged work injury was suffered in the course and scope of employment. If the injury is fatal, it presents a challenge regarding who can… Read More »
Slip and Fall Cases Under Pennsylvania Law and What Happens if You are Partly to Blame for the Fall
A slip and fall accident can pose complicated liability issues. Under Pennsylvania law, the fact that you were injured on someone else’s property does not automatically mean they are responsible for your injuries. Slip and fall accidents can be severe, and they may leave lasting injuries in the form of broken bones, spinal cord… Read More »
Maintain Your Vehicle and Decrease Your Risk of a Motor Vehicle Accident in Pennsylvania
Each year throughout Pennsylvania, motor vehicle accidents result in serious injuries and deaths. The changing seasons provide a great opportunity to look at the effects that the winter months can have on your car. While we often pursue our daily routines without thinking of potential car trouble, it is important to make time for… Read More »
A Closer Look at Social Security Disability Benefits and Supplemental Security Income for Pennsylvania Residents
Social Security Disability (SSD), sometimes called Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), benefits apply to workers who have paid taxes long enough to have contributed to the Social Security system. They must have become disabled for reasons other than an on-the-job injury. Workers’ compensation benefits serve to cover these work-related injuries. An individual can only… Read More »
Pennsylvania Appellate Court Holds Railroad’s and Engineer’s “Only Duty” to Trespassing Child Near Tracks Was to Avoid Willful or Wanton Misconduct
The Superior Court of Pennsylvania recently upheld summary judgment in favor of a railroad company and a railroad engineer in a personal injury lawsuit involving a trespassing child. In this case, the appellate court reviewed the evidence before the trial court and specifically focused on the plaintiffs’ allegations that the defendants’ conduct was in… Read More »
