Question: I drive a tractor trailer for a national company. I live in the Scranton area. But the hub where I pick up my truck is in New Jersey. My route takes me throughout Pennsylvania, New York and New Jersey. I hurt my back unloading a truck in Pennsylvania. In what state can I file… Read more »
Question: Back in early May of this year, I was removing product that had become jammed in a machine at work. While doing this, I felt a snap or twinge in my elbow. I mentioned this to my supervisor who told me to “toughen up” and he even teased me a little about it. I… Read more »
If you need a trial lawyer in Pennsylvania, there is no other number to call but (570) C-A-L-L-D-L-P. Here at DLP, we have 13 highly trained trial lawyers who have taken on the big defence firms and insurance companies from all over the country. We are Board Certified in Trial Advocacy and 7 of us… Read more »
The continuing ban on fracking in the Delaware river Basin continues to be a hot issue. Wayne county Pennsylvania has been especially hard hit. Many residents are sitting on natural gas leases ready to expire. New York residents are dealing with a state wide moratorium along with the DRBA ban. To date there has… Read more »
Water issues surrounding fracking have primarily centered on water well pollution at private home sites at or near natural gas drilling rigs. Today reports indicate that water use issues are developing in states suffering through extended drought conditions. Since fracking requires millions of gallons of water, farmers in the Midwest are up in arms over… Read more »
I have been appalled by the number of new clients who have contacted me with limited tort lately. Now I learn that the the insurance agents are saying that full tort is only needed if you want to file a frivolous lawsuit. That is absurd. Full tort means full protection. Limited tort means limited protection. … Read more »
I recently secured a six-figure settlement of a workers compensation case on behalf of a client who had injured his back while employed by a local business. My client had collected compensation for a little more than four years after the injury. Though medical treatment had allowed him to regain some function, he had not… Read more »
The State announced yesterday that the annual gas drilling impact fee amounts to $202 million. Bradford County will once again receive the most money. Neighboring Lackawanna County will receive $12,000. Critics are still calling for a natural gas tax similar to other gas drilling states such as Texas–7.5%–or even West Virginia–5%. State officials remain… Read more »
A ruling by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court has upheld a decision issued by the Commonwealth Court which found that a workers compensation insurer is entitled to reimbursement from the Supersedeas Fund for medical expenses paid on behalf of claimant. In the case of Dept. Of Labor & Industry v. WCAB (Crawford & Co.), the Court ruled that the… Read more »
Representing the seriously injured and killed requires commitment and utmost preparation for trial. Tomorrow, DLP partners John Finnerty and Joe Price will present a case scheduled for trial in August to a Focus Group for review and comment. The Focus Group will listen to a summary of this very serious auto accident case, hear testimony… Read more »
