Having a job, or even better, a career can help secure or stabilize your financial future. What else comes with a job? Especially in labor-intensive industries, is the risk of injury. Whereas a white-collar worker may slip on a wet floor and injure their back or...
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How to file a workers’ compensation claim
Injuries can be life-changing and when they happen at work, the process of dealing with them can be especially complicated. Whether you suffer a back injury from lifting boxes or discover a respiratory disease from toxic exposure, you may be able to get compensation...
When injured on the job, can I choose to see my own doctor?
Every year, thousands of workers here in Pennsylvania suffer harm while on the job, ranging from acute physical injuries to long-term damage caused by wear or exposure. It is these people that workers’ compensation helps protect. After an on-the-job injury, however,...
Be aware of the signs of a TBI
The phrase “traumatic brain injury,” or TBI, conjures images of something, well, traumatic. However, it doesn’t take an extreme act of violence or a high-speed collision for a person to suffer from a TBI. Any type of blow to the head can result in a TBI. In fact, the...
Cyclists should spot where cars take a wrong turn
Roadways are for all kinds of transportation, and Pennsylvania has plenty of laws outlining how people should share them. Cars may dominate the streets, but that doesn’t mean they don’t have to make room for the cyclists beside them. The League of American Bicyclists...
New Associate Joins our Firm!
I am proud to announce that my daughter, Attorney Jordan Marzzacco, has joined the firm as an Associate. Jordan obtained her Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Pittsburgh (cum laude) and her law degree from Widener University School of Law (magna cum laude). At...
The proper motorcycle gear can help reduce your injury risks
As summer heats up, the call of the open road becomes harder to ignore. As you prepare to get your motorcycle out for the season, you can help reduce your risk of serious injury before you even get your bike out of the garage. Motorcycle safety begins with wearing...
Don’t let time run out on a personal injury case.
Accident victims have a long road to recovery ahead of them. They need to get medical treatment to right their health. They may have to spend time away from work, leaving them without as much income as they had before. They may be left with a damaged vehicle. With so...
Can I get fired for filing a workers’ compensation claim?
After a work injury, there are many reasons why people don’t file workers’ compensation claims. Sometimes people are just cynical and don’t believe the system will help them. Others feel like workers’ compensation might be seen as somehow cheating the system and will...
9 warning signs of nursing home abuse
According to the Center for Disease Control, more than four million Americans enter or reside in long-term care facilities every year. If your parent or loved one lives in a nursing home, you may worry about them. Likely, you’ve heard troubling statistics about the...
