Thanksgiving is a wonderful and joyous holiday. Families and friends typically gather together to enjoy a big traditional feast, to count their blessings and give thanks for all they have in their lives. Unfortunately, statistics show that the number of car accidents during this time spikes, making Thanksgiving one of the most dangerous and deadliest times for auto accidents in the United States.

In 2010 there were 85,560 lost-time work injury claims filed with the Pennsylvania Bureau of Worker’s Compensation. Since the Pennsylvania Workers’ […]

The law in Workers’ Compensation continues to change with numerous decisions by both the Commonwealth Court and Pennsylvania Supreme Court. Insurance carriers have attempted to deny workers their benefits by use of various techniques. They have tried to identify “employees” as “independent contractors” so that coverage would not apply. They have refused to acknowledge the right of employees to file for additional benefits under the Uninsured Motorist coverage policy on an employer’s auto or truck policy. Retirement always comes into play and the use of proper forms raises questions of when and how often such forms have to be used. Here are some cases that may apply to you.

While the use of modern technology has enhanced our lives immensely, it has also caused overwhelming and catastrophic consequences on American roadways. Distracted driving has become one of the leading causes of automobile accidents in this country. Distracted driving is any activity that diverts your eyes off the road, your hands off the wheel, or your mind away from the primary task of driving.

November 4, 2012 – Since its founding in 1998 by Rick Jurewicz and Joe Lurie of Galfand Berger LLP, Kids Chance of Pennsylvania, Inc., a non-profit corporation, has been annually awarding scholarships to children of Pennsylvania injured workers who were catastrophically or fatally injured at work.  The vision of Galfand Berger LLP in creating and[…]