Many people might believe that standing for an eight-hour shift is relatively easy, but it can be a difficult task. In fact, standing for long periods of time can cause foot ailments and other issues. Retail employees who stand all day can experience leg swelling and...
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What are Common Bad Faith Insurance Tactics?
Not all injury claims submitted to insurance companies follow the same path or timetable. A claim by a policyholder to their own carrier is different than one made by an injured party to the insurance carrier of the responsible entity. Insurance companies are...
Can Social Media Impact My Personal Injury Case?
Posting on social media is usually harmless, like when a person posts a photograph of their meal, their family, or their vacation. However, posting too many details about a car accident that led to a personal injury lawsuit can negatively impact a person’s case....
Why Do Some Car Accident Injuries Appear Later?
After a car accident, those involved are often in a state of shock. In most cases, the body reacts to an accident with a rush of adrenaline. Adrenaline is released by the adrenal glands into the bloodstream, which along with other stress hormones, causes the...
What are Some Crucial Rooftop Safety Tips for Workers?
Spring and summer are peak seasons for construction in the northeastern regions of the United States. Many of these jobs require working at elevated heights, which increases the risk of fall injuries. Among the jobs with frequent injuries from falling is roofing. New...
What Should I Know About Bad Faith Insurance?
Insurers operate on the principle of indemnity. Indemnity means an insurer mostly restores a policyholder’s financial position after an insured event occurs. When that does not happen, a lawyer might have to help a victim obtain their just compensation. Just...
Richard J. Schubert Selected to the 2021 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers List
Alpern Schubert P.C. is proud to announce that managing partner, Richard J. Schubert, has been selected to this year’s Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list. Super Lawyers is a comprehensive list of nationwide lawyers highlighted over 70 different practice areas. To be...
What are the Difference Between First-Party and Third-Party Bad Faith Insurance Claims?
Bad faith is equated with dishonest dealings, fraudulent intent, neglecting to deal in a fair manner, or an untrustworthy professional performance. The person or entity acting in bad faith does so with an intent to deceive or defraud another person or entity. One...
How can Motorists Stay Safe When Traveling on Memorial Day Weekend?
Memorial Day serves as a time to remember fallen heroes, and it is important to reflect on their sacrifices. While it is a serious holiday, Memorial Day is also celebrated as the unofficial start of summer. In many states where winters are long and dark, Memorial Day...
Crucial Safety Tips for Industrial Workers
There are multiple risks associated with working in an industrial environment. These risks can lead to industrial accidents that result in injured workers. While these dangers cannot be avoided, it does not mean that accidents are inevitable. There are steps that...