Refusing a Drug Test After a Workplace Accident

Refusing a drug test after a workplace accident in Philadelphia could result in denial of your workers’ compensation claim. It could also cost you your job. However, your employer cannot violate state or federal employment laws or workers’ compensation laws. Therefore, seek legal advice from… read more

How to File a Pennsylvania Workers’ Comp Claim

The Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act defines an employer’s liability to pay damages for work-related injuries and illness. It also governs all aspects of your workers’ compensation claim.  Most employers in Pennsylvania are required to carry workers’ compensation. The system provides benefits to injured workers, regardless… read more

How to Get a Police Report for an Accident in Philly

According to Pennsylvania law, you must report a car accident that results in injury, death, or inability to move a vehicle safely by the “quickest means of communication.” For most people involved in a car accident in Philly, calling 911 is the quickest way to… read more

Is Cerebral Palsy a Result of Medical Malpractice?

Nothing brings more joy than a newborn baby. Babies enrich families’ lives, and parents hold deep hopes for their children’s futures. Unfortunately, some families are forced to deal with serious health issues in their newborns.  One of the most devastating is cerebral palsy. It’s a… read more

What Are the Employment Rights of Undocumented Workers in Philadelphia?

There are an estimated 160,000 undocumented immigrants in Pennsylvania. Undocumented immigrants are a significant part of the workforce in Pennsylvania and throughout the country. If you are undocumented, you may not have a clear idea of your rights under the law. For example, if you’re… read more

What Types of Cases Do Personal Injury Lawyers Handle?

Lawyers do not necessarily take a course in personal injury law in law school. Instead, they take a course in torts. Torts cover the civil wrongs that one person or business can commit toward another. Not every personal injury lawyer handles all types of torts…. read more

Do I Have to Report a Minor Car Accident in Philadelphia?

Even the most minor motor vehicle accident can be frustrating and nerve-racking. Aside from property damage and possible personal injuries, you will also have to deal with the legal implications.  In most cases, you will need to deal with resulting insurance claims, questions of liability,… read more

What Is MCS-90?

Chances are you have never heard of MCS-90. Unless you are in the trucking industry, it may not be familiar to you. Even if you’ve been in an accident with a commercial truck and are seeking compensation for injuries, MCS-90 may not ever be a… read more

What Does Yielding the Right of Way Mean in Philadelphia?

Understanding the rules of the road in Philadelphia, including when you have the right of way and when you need to yield, doesn’t just keep you from getting a traffic citation. It can also help prevent accidents. Failure to yield is one of the most… read more

Delayed Concussion Symptoms

Concussion symptoms often appear hours or days after an accident. Unfortunately, your concussion symptoms may worsen over time before they improve. After an accident, you should seek medical assistance. Even if you did not hit your head, the jolt to your brain caused by a… read more