What constitutes responsibility for a restaurant when you have a slip and fall case.

Absolutely get medical care regardless of your intentions about pursuing legal action. In order to have a successful negligence action you must...

Is workers compensation (widows pension) exempt as income?

Workers' Compensation benefits, whether regular weekly indemnity or a lump sum payment, are not taxable.

The settlement value is not based upon the type of injury. Rather, it is based upon how the injury impacts your future earnings and the expected...

Homestead Exemption in PA Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

I agree with Attorney Dunne's reply. I would caution you to proceed without an attorney. While common sense may make it appear that you have...

Denied workerscomp claim. My employer said he had no say in this decision. Is this true. In PA

Unfortunately, your employer is most likely correct. While the facts set forth by the employer carry some weight, it is the insurance company that...

My husband was hurt a work and now is seeing a doctor regularly. He has a torn rotator cuff and is in pain what should he do?

There are many issues raised by your question. He should definitely seek out an experienced workers compensation lawyer immediately. If he is...

You cannot file preliminary objections in magisterial court. However, you do retain the right to do so if the matter is appealed to Common Pleas....

A mandatory mediation is a hearingh eld by a judge other than the judge who will decide your case. The purpose of the mediation is to determine if...

Injured at work. Faulty/defective tools what to do

It is clearly a workers compensation claim. Make sure that you have reported the injury to your supervisor and get the emergent care that you...

I was injured at my part-time job, will they pay for lost wages from my full-time job also?

Yes. As long as you are unable to perform both jobs then you are entitled to wage loss benefits. Those benefits are subject to both a maximum and a...