On Behalf of AlpernSchubert, P.C. | Jan 22, 2022 | Long-Term Disability (LTD)
Long-term disability insurance policies are often an important part of an employee benefits package. Your employer may offer supplemental disability coverage as a perk of employment. Alternatively, they may have a group plan that you can buy into for cheaper than a...
On Behalf of AlpernSchubert, P.C. | Jan 8, 2022 | Bad Faith Insurance
You count on the insurance company to help you pay your bills after a car crash. The other driver's policy can help cover your hospital bills and weeks of income because you can't work. They can also help you repair your vehicle or replace it if the insurance company...
On Behalf of AlpernSchubert, P.C. | Dec 24, 2021 | Workers' Compensation
After you are injured on the job, your employer should tell you to get immediate medical care. They know that, even if your injury is mild, a doctor may tell you to stay home for a few days or weeks. If your injury is more severe, you are going to need financial...
On Behalf of AlpernSchubert, P.C. | Dec 23, 2021 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Collisions can occur anywhere for reasons ranging from an errant squirrel to a faulty component in a vehicle. You simply can't predict every fluke and freak accident that might cause a crash. Still, you can look at the overall trends involved in collisions so that you...
On Behalf of AlpernSchubert, P.C. | Dec 9, 2021 | Workers' Compensation
The oil industry has a deep history in Pennsylvania and many people rely on it as their source of income today. Generally, workers go about their daily business without disruption. Employers tend to be safety-conscious as well, due to the nature of the industry....
On Behalf of AlpernSchubert, P.C. | Nov 23, 2021 | Workers' Compensation
You do not need to be a musician to rely on your ears. Hearing is essential in many aspects of life. It lets you hear your child’s first laugh, a customer’s question, or the horn of a vehicle you need to get out the way of fast. Yet sometimes going to work can harm...
On Behalf of AlpernSchubert, P.C. | Nov 9, 2021 | Workers' Compensation
Often, it is very obvious when an injured worker is too hurt to continue working or recovered enough to get back to the job. However, some situations do fall into a sort of gray area. A worker may feel like they are not ready to go back yet because of a lack of...
On Behalf of AlpernSchubert, P.C. | Oct 29, 2021 | Bad Faith Insurance
Imagine if when you ring up to claim, the insurer shouts, “No, I’m not paying,” down the phone and hangs up. You would be upset and want to do something about it. If instead, they said, “Yes, but I can only give you so much,” you are more likely to accept. Insurance...
On Behalf of AlpernSchubert, P.C. | Oct 21, 2021 | Workers' Compensation
These days, more of us are working from home than ever before. Some jobs, like waiting tables or plumbing, can only be done in person, of course. But due to the ongoing pandemic, many Pittsburgh offices remain closed, with its workforce doing their jobs remotely....
On Behalf of AlpernSchubert, P.C. | Oct 13, 2021 | Firm News
According to data gathered by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety (AAA), male motorists exhibit more aggressive behaviors, including speeding, tailgating, honking, and making rude gestures. The women who participated in the AAA survey also admitted to aggressive...