Ryan Zavodnick | January 10, 2023 | Workers' Compensation
Workers’ compensation is a no-fault system that provides benefits to employees for work-related injuries, illnesses, and diseases. Most employers are required to maintain this insurance, and in exchange, employees forfeit the right to sue their employers after workplace accidents. If you were injured in the… read more
Ryan Zavodnick | December 30, 2022 | Workers' Compensation
The short answer to the question of whether you can sue your employer for a work-related injury is no. Employers with workers’ compensation enjoy a general immunity from lawsuits, and all claims must be resolved through administrative channels. However, Pennsylvania workers’ compensation law provides several… read more
Ryan Zavodnick | December 26, 2022 | Car Accidents
The term “vehophobia” refers to a fear of vehicles and driving. It’s common for people to develop this condition in the aftermath of a severe or catastrophic traffic collision. People with this specific phobia often experience significant symptoms. As such, their fear may negatively impact… read more
Ryan Zavodnick | November 25, 2022 | Workplace Accidents
The workplace is a dangerous space. The Bureau of Labor Statistics recorded approximately 2.6 million workplace injuries and illnesses last year. The year before that, Pennsylvania’s Center for Workforce Information and Analysis recorded over 135,000 nonfatal workplace injury events. While you cannot completely eliminate the… read more
Ryan Zavodnick | November 24, 2022 | Car Accidents
The aftermath of a car accident can be confusing. You might not know who hit you or what to do. But if the other driver isn’t insured, the situation can be infuriating. Why should you have to pay the consequences for someone else breaking the… read more
Ryan Zavodnick | November 16, 2022 | Car Accidents
If you’ve been in a car accident in Philadelphia, do you have to go to court to get compensation for your damages? The answer in most cases is maybe, but probably not. This remains true even if you were partially at fault for the accident…. read more
Ryan Zavodnick | November 14, 2022 | Personal Injury
Christmas lights set the tone for a festive season, and they turn entire neighborhoods into magical wonderlands every December. Unfortunately, under some circumstances, they can start fires with tragic consequences. The Prevalence of Christmas Light Fires According to the National Fire Protection Association, holiday decorations… read more
Ryan Zavodnick | November 14, 2022 | Personal Injury
Parents do everything they can to protect their children from injuries and harm. Unfortunately, parents might not be able to protect their children from all accidents and injuries, regardless of hard they might try. When a child is injured, they might have a claim against… read more
Ryan Zavodnick | November 14, 2022 | Workers' Compensation
Even though your workers’ compensation case in Pennsylvania has been closed, you might have a reason to reopen the matter. Pennsylvania workers’ compensation laws allow injured workers to reopen a workers’ comp case in specific circumstances. First, however, you might want to consult a Philadelphia… read more
Ryan Zavodnick | October 30, 2022 | Workers' Compensation
The Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act provides medical treatment and loss of income benefits for injured workers. The no-fault system does not require injured employees to prove negligence to obtain benefits. It also does not prohibit employees from receiving benefits, even if they are partially at… read more
