As of March of 2013, the U.S. Department of Treasury will require that all Social Security benefeciaries’ federal check payments be made either on a debit card or by direct deposit. Certain exceptions will apply, namely, for those who are able to emonstrate that direct deposit would cause a hardship as well as for recipients… Read more »
Occasionally, you may be asked by someone if he/she can borrow your car. Perhaps a friend or a family member’s vehicle is being repaired and they may need temporary transportation. Alternatively, maybe there are several vehicles in a driveway preventing one from accessing his vehicle so he asks you if he could use your vehicle since it is the last one in-line… Read more »
Question: I sprained my knee at work and I’m receiving workers compensation benefits. My knee injury limits me to light duty work. I then applied for Social Security Disability benefits based not only on my knee problem, but also on some other health issues that I have (diabetes, a herniated disc in my low back… Read more »
In Pennsylvania, workers compensation benefits are payable for amputation or permanent loss of function of a body part. The number of weeks payable for each type of loss is set forth in the Workers Compensation Act. For example, the loss of use or amputation of a hand affords payment of 335 weeks of benefits plus a… Read more »
Question: Bob was hurt at work. He is being paid workers compensation benefits. Can he sue his employer as well? Answer: Generally speaking, no. If a worker injured at work, workers compensation is usually the exclusive remedy for recovery of damages. A 3rd party tort action is barred. A 3rd party civil tort action generally… Read more »
Northeastern Pennsylvania roadways are littered with uninsured and underinsured drivers. If an uninsured or underinsured driver’s negligence and carelessness causes an accident wherein you are injured, you may be left without any source of recovery for your damages, including lost wages, medical expenses, and pain & suffering. The only way to protect yourself against these… Read more »
Mary was working as a clerk and had the choice of either eating her lunch on her employer’s premises or going out of the office to eat her lunch. There was a strip mall across the road from Mary’s employer that included a food store and a doughnut shop. One day while on lunch break,… Read more »
Question- I was hurt on the job last summer. I returned to light duty work in the fall and was earning the same pay as when I got hurt. For years now, I’ve been having issues with the owner of the company. He and I never got along. At the company Christmas party, I told him… Read more »
If you are injured in an accident caused by a reckless driver who left the scene (hit and run) before you could identify him, there are several things you need to do to protect yourself and your right to recover damages. Initially, you need to promptly report the accident to the police and your insurance company. When… Read more »
Question: I was hurt at work last week and my supervisor took me to the emergency room. I an still hurting and I want to go see my family doctor, but the lady in H.R. tells me that I have to treat with the company doctor. Is that true? Anonymous, Dalton, Pa. Answer: You can choose… Read more »
