January 25, 2024 | Social Security Disability
Social Security Disability vs. Short-Term Disability
If you are injured or unable to work, you might be entitled to Social Security Disability benefits. You could also be entitled to short-term disability benefits, depending on the facts and circumstances of your situation. Our Harrisburg disability lawyers discuss each of these sources of… read more
January 9, 2024 | Workers’ Compensation
What to Do if You Get Hurt and Your Employer Doesn’t Have Workers Compensation in Pennsylvania
Workers’ compensation is a form of insurance that compensates employees who suffer work-related injuries or illnesses. In Pennsylvania, the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry administers the state workers’ compensation program. State law requires employers to carry workers’ compensation insurance under almost all circumstances. If… read more
January 8, 2024 | News
Jordan Marzzacco Featured in the Pennsylvania Association of Justice Journal
Jordan Marzzacco recently had an article published in the winter edition of the Pennsylvania Association of Justice journal, PA Justice News. The article, titled “Creating a Cycle of Success”, discusses coaching Marzzacco and her colleagues at Marzzacco Niven & Associates have recently received about how… read more
January 3, 2024 | News
Marzzacco Presents Two Continuing Legal Education Programs
Firm owner, Chris Marzzacco, recently participated in two Continuing Legal Education Seminars. On October 19, 2023, Marzzacco served as the moderator for the Pennsylvania Bar Institute’s “Personal Injury Law Conference 2023,” leading and guiding the discussion on a segment of the day-long program, entitled, “Advantages… read more
December 29, 2023 | News
Faith Fogle Pensinger Joins Marzzacco Niven & Associates
Harrisburg area personal injury law firm, Marzzacco Niven & Associates, recently announced that Attorney Faith Fogle Pensinger has become associated with the firm. A magna cum laude graduate of Shippensburg University, Faith obtained her law degree from the Widener University Commonwealth Law School in May 2023, again… read more
December 7, 2023 | Construction Accidents
The Most Common Accidents in the Construction Industry
It likely comes as no surprise that the construction industry is dangerous for all involved, but especially for construction workers who are on hazardous work sites every day. Hazards are always present in construction zones, and any error or mishap can result in serious, life-altering… read more
November 27, 2023 | Personal Injury
How Safe Are Motor Scooters in Lancaster, PA?
Motor scooters are becoming more popular in Lancaster and across Pennsylvania. Scooters use less gas and create less pollution than cars. They also cost less to buy and maintain than motorcycles. While scooters can be a fun way to travel, there are also risks to… read more
November 27, 2023 | Car Accidents
Are Uber and Lyft Drivers Employees or Independent Contractors?
The classification of rideshare drivers as employees or independent contractors has been the subject of widespread debate and legal action in recent years. Generally, Uber, Lyft and other rideshare companies consider their drivers to be independent contractors and not employees. The distinction is important because,… read more
November 24, 2023 | News
We Are Happy to Announce That Leah Hull Has Joined The Firm as a Full-Time Associate!
Attorney Leah is a 2010 graduate of the Thomas M. Cooley Law School, Lansing, Michigan. While in Law School, Leah held an internship with the El Paso County District Attorney’s office. Upon becoming a member of the Bar in Colorado, Leah worked for several law… read more
November 2, 2023 | Workplace Accidents
Why You Should Report a Workplace Accident in Pennsylvania
The purpose of the workers’ compensation system is to compensate employees for work-related accidents and illnesses. This purpose is undermined if any employee or employer fails to report a workplace accident. Still, failure to report workplace accidents, as well as significant delays in reporting them,… read more