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- Rideshare and Commercial Vehicle Accidents in Allegheny County: Who Pays When You’re Hit?
Oct 15, 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 - Why Your Pennsylvania Workers’ Comp Checks Stopped (6 Common Reasons)
Sep 26, 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 - 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 - How to claim death benefits after a fatal work accident
Sep 11, 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 - 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 - How to handle denied workers’ compensation with a pre-existing injury
Aug 8, 2025
Getting hurt at work is bad enough. If you already have a medical condition, your claim may face even more resistance. In Pennsylvania, injured workers have protection regardless of fault. That doesn’t stop insurance companies from pushing back. If they deny your claim, it means the insurer doesn’t believe your job made the condition worse. That’s a serious problem – and it won’t fix itself. Why insurers deny claims involving pre-existing conditions Insurance companies don’t...Read More - When can someone file a wrongful death suit in Pennsylvania?
Aug 4, 2025
A wrongful death claim in Pennsylvania can typically be filed when an individual’s death occurs because of another party’s negligent or intentional actions. Understanding who is allowed to bring such a claim and the timing involved can help family members navigate the legal process. The law clearly identifies who can file wrongful death lawsuits. The individuals permitted to pursue these claims include: Surviving spouse Children of the deceased Parents of the deceased If the deceased...Read More - 3 examples of bad faith insurance practices
Aug 1, 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