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
November 2, 2023 | News
Best Lawyers Names Marzzacco Niven & Associates One of 2024’s Best Law Firms
Marzzacco Niven & Associates is pleased to announce that we’ve been named one of 2024’s Best Law Firms by Best Lawyers. This award was given to us to commemorate our outstanding legal services in support of accident victims throughout Pennsylvania. Specifically, we have been named… read more
October 31, 2023 | Car Accidents
Is Flying Safer Than Driving?
Whether you’re flying or driving, getting into any sort of vehicle can feel risky these days. However, you may be wondering whether one mode of transportation has an advantage over the other when it comes to safety. While most people just go with their gut… read more
October 11, 2023 | News
Rhodeside’s Efforts Yield Injured Worker Benefits and Settlement
Recently, Attorney Jesse Rhodeside of Marzzacco Niven & Associates assisted our client by helping him pursue workers’ compensation benefits after he was injured while working in January, 2020. The client was working as a roofer’s assistant and slipped and fell over twenty feet from the… read more
October 6, 2023 | Workers’ Compensation
When To Hire a Workers’ Compensation Lawyer
Pennsylvania requires most employers who have employees to carry workers’ compensation insurance. This insurance provides medical, wage-replacement, and other benefits to workers who are injured on the job within the course and scope of their employment. In addition to covering injuries that occur during a… read more
October 3, 2023 | News
Attorney Benjamin Salvina Obtains NLRB Settlement Over Unfair Labor Practices at Schott Pharma
Marzzacco, Niven & Associates is pleased to announce that attorney Benjamin D. Salvina recently obtained a settlement over a National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) complaint filed on behalf of a former employee of Schott Pharma. In March 2023, Schott laid off our client and 41… read more
September 29, 2023 | Workers’ Compensation
Can I Get Food Stamps While on Workers’ Comp in Pennsylvania?
Being injured on the job can cause a severe financial crisis for families. Even though workers’ compensation offers some relief, the workers’ comp benefits do not cover all lost wages for an injured employee. Therefore, injured workers may need to explore government benefits to help… read more
September 19, 2023 | Social Security Disability
Proving Pain in Pennsylvania Social Security Disability Claims
The Social Security Administration (SSA) reviews applications for disability. The federal government has two disability programs. The first program is for workers who become disabled (SSDI), and the second program (SSI) is for low-income individuals who are disabled and do not qualify for the first… read more
September 16, 2023 | Workers’ Compensation
Can You Get Workers’ Compensation for Harassment in Pennsylvania?
Workers’ compensation is generally associated with an employee’s physical injury or occupational illness. However, workers’ compensation benefits may also be available for workers who are victims of harassment at work. Persistent and severe harassment can result in adverse psychological and physical conditions that could prevent… read more
September 8, 2023 | Personal Injury
Symptoms of a Broken Tailbone
If you are like most individuals, you may not immediately recognize the difference between general pain at the base of your spine and a broken tailbone. However, being unaware of the symptoms of a broken tailbone can result in you delaying treatment and experiencing needless… read more