Injured Pennsylvania workers often have questions about their rights. There are limits to what workers' compensation will cover and rules that apply to all claims. Yet, sometimes, people convince themselves that they are ineligible for benefits when they would likely...
If you have an estate plan, it’s important to review it regularly. One option is to review the estate plan every few years. This way, for example, you know that your plan is never more than two or three years out of date. But the problem, of course, is that it...
Factory work plays a crucial role in the economy; however, it's an environment with inherent risks. While safety protocols and guidelines are in place, the factory floor can still be hazardous for workers. Many tend to underestimate the skill and caution required to...
Do you spend a significant part of your workday sitting in front of a computer, typing, clicking, and scrolling your way through countless tasks? While you may not think that you bear a significant risk of injury that way, the reality is that all that repetitive...
If you are a business owner of a family company who is making an estate plan, additionally crafting a business succession plan is important for the future of that business. This process is similar to estate planning, but focuses exclusively on what will happen when...
Lost wages refer to the earnings an individual misses out on due to an injury or illness sustained at the workplace. This is an important part of workers' compensation claims. Its purpose is to compensate employees for the income they would have earned had they been...
Workers' compensation benefits can provide financial relief and support to employees who suffer injuries or illnesses in the workplace. However, navigating the claims process can be challenging and mistakes can result in delays and even denials of otherwise legitimate...
A will is the most common legal document that testators make in their estate plans. This document helps instruct how an estate is handled after the testator’s passing. Typically, a will nominates an executor or personal representative of the estate, and lists...
What’s the big deal about a little slip or trip and fall at work? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), falls are the number one reason for emergency room visits for people who are 45 years of age and older. Further, one out of every five...
A will is a crucial component of any estate plan. This legal document dictates how assets are divided upon a person’s death. For a will to be valid, it must meet certain requirements. For instance, a will drafted in Pennsylvania must adhere to the laws of the...