December 13, 2012 Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for Social Security Recipients Social Security is the largest social program in the United States. The Social Security Administration (SSA) administers […] Read More »
December 7, 2012 Philadelphia Workers’ Compensation Lawyers: Settling Your Workers’ Compensation Case Many Workers’ Compensation cases conclude with a settlement of the claim. Careful thought should be given prior to settling a Workers’ Compensation case as there are a number of factors […] Read More »
December 7, 2012 Philadelphia Personal Injury Attorney: Recent Pennsylvania Decisions Regarding the Wrongful Death Act When a loved one dies, your loss is an emotional one. You remember the good times you spent with them, at the beach, by a fireside, or at dinners together. It is not simply a matter of dollars […] Read More »
December 6, 2012 Philadelphia Accident Lawyers’ Blog Series: Social Network Privacy and Your Personal Injury Case, Part II At Galfand Berger, we continue to keep track of changes in all areas of the law that can affect our clients’ rights to recover in their personal injury claims. One area of the law that is constantly developing is the right to privacy in the age of social networking. Read More »
December 3, 2012 Most Dangerous Toys of 2012 The holiday season is here and parents are in a frenzy to find that perfect toy to put a smile on their child’s face. When you are shopping for children’s toys, it is important to keep certain things in mind. First, it is always good practice to follow the age, weight and other safety guidelines when buying toys. Read More »
December 3, 2012 Galfand Berger: Food Drive for the Area Hungry December 3, 2012 – Each year at Thanksgiving, Galfand Berger attorneys and staff contribute food and cash donations to support Philabundance through radio personalities Preston and Steve’s “Camp Out for Hunger” food drive. As noted on the Philabundance website, this organization “…provides food to approximately 65,000 people per week through [its] direct services and network … Read More »
November 16, 2012 Plan Ahead, Stay Alert, Be Safe And Enjoy Your Thanksgiving Holiday 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. Read More »
November 12, 2012 Philadelphia Workplace Injury Attorney: The Importance of Discovering Third-Party Claims in Workers’ Compensation Cases In 2010 there were 85,560 lost-time work injury claims filed with the Pennsylvania Bureau of Worker’s Compensation. Since the Pennsylvania Workers’ […] Read More »
November 8, 2012 The 2012 Update on Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Cases 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. Read More »
