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

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

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

Things To Know Before Completing Your FCE Test

The workplace can be dangerous for you and your fellow employees. Nearly 125,000 employees suffered a nonfatal workplace injury in 2022 alone.  If you suffered an injury on the job, you may be requested to submit to a functional capability evaluation (FCE). This physical test… read more

Types of Car Accident Injuries

In 2021 alone, nearly 43,000 people in the U.S. suffered fatal injuries in car accidents. Between 2.5 and 5 million people sustained minor to serious or disabling injuries in crashes. Even at low speeds, a collision can cause a wide range of injuries. Here are… read more

How Long Does It Take for Points to Come Off Your Driving Record in Pennsylvania?

In Pennsylvania, your driving record keeps track of issues using a point system. If you break traffic rules, you get points added to your record. Getting six or more points can make your insurance cost more. It can also put you at risk of losing… read more

At What Age Can Kids Sit in the Front Seat of a Car in Pennsylvania? 

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation reports that auto accidents are the leading cause of death for children in the state. Even the loss of one child is too many, but a staggering 1,184 children under the age of 14 died in traffic accidents across Pennsylvania… read more

How Long Does It Take State Farm to Settle Claims in Pennsylvania?

Under Pennsylvania law, the clock starts ticking on your State Farm insurance claim as soon as you report the accident to them. If State Farm is your own insurance company, they must respond within 15 days. The response deadline for claims against another party’s liability… read more

What You Should Know About GEICO Insurance Claims

If you were injured in a car accident in Pennsylvania, you may have to deal with GEICO to settle your case. GEICO is one of the most popular auto insurance companies in the country and insures more than 28 million vehicles. Even if you don’t… read more

How Long Does It Take To Receive My Workers’ Comp Check?

The workers’ compensation system is, in a sense, a substitute for the personal injury compensation system. It is designed for the benefit of employees who suffer work-related injuries, and relatively low-income workers are the people who are most dependent on workers’ compensation.  If you are… read more