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Embracing New Beginnings
ClockDecember 27th, 2019 By

Embracing New Beginnings

 Starting over.  AGAIN!  Not always what you expect to do, but sometimes it’s just necessary. With each New Year, many re-evaluate the positives and negatives over the last year.  Sometimes we just aren’t able to reconcile with ourselves to any degree of satisfaction on certain matters.  So, what happens next? ...

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Regulating the Toxic Chemicals In Everyday Cosmetic Products
ClockDecember 26th, 2019 By

Regulating the Toxic Chemicals In Everyday Cosmetic Products

 For the first time in nearly 80 years, the U.S. House of Representatives is (finally) looking at making cosmetics safer. Last Wednesday, the Subcommittee on Health of the Committee on Energy and Commerce met and held a hearing entitled “Building Consumer Confidence by Empowering FDA to Improve Cosmetic Safety.” The...

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A Time for Reflection
ClockDecember 23rd, 2019 By

A Time for Reflection

 During the holiday season, people often get caught up in the moment. We get so busy thinking about our schedules and what needs to get done that we forget to slow down and appreciate everything that we’ve accomplished. However, there is something different about this year. The end of 2019...

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Pennsylvania Supreme Court Rejects PIP Insurers Practice of Compelling its Insured to Attend PIP Independent Medical Examination
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Pennsylvania Supreme Court Rejects PIP Insurers Practice of Compelling its Insured to Attend PIP Independent Medical Examination

 The matters, Sayles v. Allstate and Scott v. Travelers, involved Pennsylvania's automobile insurance companies’ demands of its insureds to attend PIP (Personal Injury Protection) medical exams in accordance with the terms of the insurance policy. William Scott was covered by an automobile insurance policy issued by Travelers Insurance Company (“Travelers”), which...

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No Texting and Driving
ClockDecember 20th, 2019 By

No Texting and Driving

 You hear it all the time. You see the commercials. Don’t text and drive. There is a reason why that message is everywhere: it is because it should be followed. At the time, it seems harmless and not a big deal, but it could impact you and your loved ones...

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Give All Year Long
ClockDecember 19th, 2019 By

Give All Year Long

 Every year Thanksgiving through Christmas, I always wonder how people down on their luck survive once the holidays are over. Of course, giving to various charities is wonderful during the holidays, but there are still people going hungry.  There are still homeless. There are still the elderly who have to...

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What is a Legal Assistant
ClockDecember 18th, 2019 By

What is a Legal Assistant

 I have sometimes been asked what exactly it is that I do as a legal assistant.  A legal assistant’s job is to assist her boss, the attorney, in any way that he or she can in order to help them work up a client’s case and see it through to...

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Superior Court of Pennsylvania Rules PTSD is Covered under Bodily Injury
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Superior Court of Pennsylvania Rules PTSD is Covered under Bodily Injury

 Superior Court of Pennsylvania Rules PTSD is Covered under “Bodily Injury” When Physical Injury Results in PTSD On December 4, 2019, the Superior Court of Pennsylvania reversed the Court of Common Pleas of Wayne County’s grant of summary judgment in favor of Defendant Travelers Insurance Company (“Travelers”) involving the issue...

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Reduce the Time and Stress of Finding that Perfect Gift
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Reduce the Time and Stress of Finding that Perfect Gift

 Holiday season is now in full effect, and that means a lot of shopping and gift giving! Maybe you are one of the people who prepares for holiday purchasing long in advance, and are already done with your shopping from taking advantage of Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals, but...

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How can I stay safe and secure when using online services?
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How can I stay safe and secure when using online services?

 Websites and apps have become increasingly popular for hiring someone to perform errands, tasks, or chores for you, to make deliveries, and to drive you places. These sites put you in touch with individuals who are willing to do a broad range of services such as housecleaning, assistance with moving,...

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$50 Million

Verdict in Nursing Home Abuse and Wrongful Death case
$36.5 Million

Settlement in Toxic tort case
$20.5 Million

Verdict in Workplace Discrimination case
$18.5 Million

Settlement in Toxic Tort case
$18 Million

Settlement in Workplace Injury and Wrongful Death case
$16.9 Million

Verdict in Premises Liability case
$11.8Million

Settlement in Wrongful Death/Insurance Bad Faith case
$11.5 Million

Settlement in Truck Accident case
$10 Million

Verdict in Insurance Bad Faith case
$9.1 Million

Verdict in Medical Malpractice and Wrongful Death case
$8 Million

Settlement in Strict Liability case
$8 Million

Settlement in Truck Accident case
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