June 17, 2024 | News
BAILEY, MARZZACCO OBTAIN $1,600,000.00 WRONGFUL DEATH SETTLEMENT
Attorneys Rebecca Bailey and Chris Marzzacco recently obtained a settlement for the Estate of a man who lost his life in a car collision that happened last summer. The settlement totaled $1,600,000.00. In the case, the other driver was believed to have run through a… read more
June 17, 2024 | Miscellaneous
What Are the 5 Categories of Hurricanes?
You have likely heard hurricanes described by their category. Similar to tornadoes, hurricanes are categorized by wind speeds. A tropical storm becomes a hurricane once it has a sustained wind speed of 74 miles per hour or greater. There are five categories of hurricanes, but… read more
June 10, 2024 | Nursing Home Abuse
What Are the 3 Most Common Complaints About Nursing Homes?
Nursing homes provide essential services to individuals who cannot live by themselves. An older person may need a high level of care because they cannot perform activities of daily living. They may also require some assisted living care because they are beginning to experience the… read more
June 6, 2024 | Workers’ Compensation
Workers’ Compensation Appeals Process
Although workers’ compensation claims and personal injury claims arise from injuries, they are not the same. In a nutshell, you file an administrative claim to win a workers’ compensation case and a civil lawsuit to win a personal injury case. Workers’ compensation claims are easier… read more
June 6, 2024 | Wrongful death
What Is Exsanguination?
Exsanguination refers to losing such a significant amount of blood that the body can’t survive. It’s also known as bleeding to death. If your loved one’s exsanguination occurred because of another party’s negligence, consider reaching out to personal injury lawyers for help. You could be… read more
May 27, 2024 | Car Accidents
Can I Have Just One Drink and Be Safe To Drive?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that small amounts of alcohol can affect your ability to operate a motor vehicle. Alcohol in your system can make steering difficult and reduce your ability to respond to emergency situations. It can also reduce your… read more
May 22, 2024 | Personal Injury
Rules of Mosh Pits: How To Stay Safe
A mosh pit is a designated area, typically in front of the stage, where people dance energetically. In fact, “energetically” may be an understatement. Body-slamming with strangers is considered a legitimate form of artistic expression in a mosh pit. It might unnerve you if you… read more
May 17, 2024 | News
Four Marzzacco Niven & Associates Lawyers Recognized by Super Lawyers
Four Marzzacco Niven & Associates Lawyers have been recognized by Super Lawyers for their outstanding representation of Pennsylvania clients. Firm owner Christopher J. Marzzacco was recognized for the 8th year in a row. Associates, Jordan A. Marzzacco, and Rebecca L. Bailey, were again named 2024 Pennsylvania Rising Stars, the… read more
May 14, 2024 | Employment Law
Your Employer May Be Illegally Undercalculating Your Overtime Pay By Ignoring Your Bonus Payments
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is a comprehensive federal labor law that covers most employers. The FLSA requires that all non-exempt employees (which largely includes most hourly employees, non-managers, and non-executives) are paid at least the federal minimum wage ($7.25) for all hours worked… read more
May 2, 2024 | Social Security Disability
What Are the Top 10 Disabilities?
If you wonder about the most common disabilities in the U.S., the Social Security Administration has the answers. The SSA’s 2022 Annual Statistical Report on the Social Security Disability Insurance Program identifies ten classifications or groups of disabilities that affect recipients of benefits most frequently. … read more