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- Why Your Pennsylvania Workers’ Comp Checks Stopped (6 Common Reasons)
Dec 17, 2025
When you’re relying on Pennsylvania workers’ compensation benefits to cover lost wages and medical bills, the sudden stop of your checks can feel devastating. Many injured workers across Western Pennsylvania, including Allegheny and Erie Counties, experience unexpected interruptions, sometimes without warning and often without a clear explanation. Under Pennsylvania law, employers and their insurers cannot stop wage-loss benefits without proper legal grounds. Yet checks often stop because of insurer-driven decisions, procedural issues, or disputes about...Read More - Bad Faith Insurance in Pittsburgh: 5 Signs Your Insurer Isn’t Protecting Your Interests
Dec 3, 2025
When you file an insurance claim, whether for an injury, property damage, disability, or another covered loss, you expect your insurer to honor the policy you’ve paid for. Unfortunately, some policyholders in Pittsburgh and throughout Western Pennsylvania discover that their insurance company is far more focused on preserving its bottom line than meeting its obligations. When an insurer delays, denies, or undervalues a valid claim without a reasonable basis, this behavior may amount to an...Read More - Denied Your Short or Long-Term Disability Claim in Western Pennsylvania? Next Steps and Common Traps
Nov 19, 2025
A denied short or long-term disability claim can turn an already difficult medical situation into a financial crisis. Many people in Western Pennsylvania rely on disability benefits when a serious injury or medical condition prevents them from working. Yet insurers often deny claims based on technicalities, incomplete documentation, or interpretations that favor the company, not the claimant. At AlpernSchubert, P.C., in Carnegie, our attorneys help individuals throughout Western Pennsylvania challenge wrongful disability denials, correct insurer...Read More - Rideshare and Commercial Vehicle Accidents in Allegheny County: Who Pays When You’re Hit?
Nov 4, 2025
Being hit by a rideshare driver, delivery van, utility truck, or any commercial vehicle on the road in Allegheny County is far more complicated than a typical car accident. You’re suddenly left dealing with medical appointments, lost income, pain, and a claims process that involves multiple insurance carriers, each trying to limit how much they pay. At AlpernSchubert, P.C., in Carnegie, our Pittsburgh personal injury lawyers have been helping people who have been seriously injured...Read More - 3 examples of bad faith insurance practices
Oct 6, 2025
You count on your insurance company to be there when you need them. You are paying into the policy in case something catastrophic happens. When it does, you expect the insurance company to make the appropriate payout. But what if your insurance company acts in bad faith? Not all denials are examples of bad faith, but they can be. It is important to know how this may work, so let us take a look at...Read More - How to claim death benefits after a fatal work accident
Oct 6, 2025
Losing a loved one due to a fatal work accident is a difficult experience. Aside from grief, you may also face a great loss of income. In Pennsylvania, specific family members of a worker may file a workers’ compensation death benefits claim for financial relief. Familiarizing yourself with the filing process might help you navigate this challenging situation. Review the different types of benefits available Eligible family members can receive compensation to help them cope...Read More - When a manufacturing mistake leads to a crush injury
Sep 22, 2025
Manufacturing professionals frequently perform the same job functions over and over. Even if they train on multiple different machines or lines, they quickly become proficient with the tasks they must perform. Even those most seasoned professionals working with heavy machinery are at risk of devastating injuries. In some cases, all it takes is a half-second timing mistake for things to go horribly wrong on the production line. People might put their hands inside a machine...Read More - New Pennsylvania workers’ comp law takes effect soon
Sep 1, 2025
A year after Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro signed it, a new law will take effect that is intended to make it less of a challenge for first responders to get workers’ compensation benefits for post-traumatic stress injury (PTSI) caused by their job than it is now. Under the current law, first responders have the burden of proving that “objective abnormal working conditions” caused their PTSI. However, the events that can be part of a “normal”...Read More - Can you recover damages after a car accident?
Aug 24, 2025
Many people do not realize the full impact of a personal injury until they experience a car accident themselves. The days following a crash are often the most difficult for a victim. A car accident can lead to hospitalization, total a vehicle, and cause missed time at work. Severe accidents may even result in life-changing losses and significant financial strain. Victims may have the right to hold negligent or careless parties accountable and pursue damages...Read More - Can an insurance company increase a deductible mid-claim?
Aug 11, 2025
People generally expect red tape during insurance claims. They know that insurance professionals negotiate aggressively and that they may need to present various forms of documentation to secure the policy payout that they deserve. Unfortunately, sometimes insurance professionals cross the line between appropriate but aggressive professional conduct and outright misconduct. Despite laws regulating the insurance industry, some professionals make statements to policyholders that represent a clear violation of their rights and the terms of the...Read More