Author Archives: Scott
Is Your Insurance Company Causing A Hassle After The Flood?
The record rains of Hurricane Irene and the remnants of the tropical storm that followed a week later left tens of thousands with water in their basements (including yours truly). Others like those living along the Delaware River in Yardley … Continue reading
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Livengrin Foundation 45th Anniversary Gala
I have the pleasure of serving on the Board of Livengrin Foundation in Bensalem, Bucks County, PA. Anyone who has unfortunately been arrested for DUI or underage drinking in Lower Bucks will be familiar with Livengrin as the place they … Continue reading
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What Are Juries Thinking?
Every month I receive a report of the civil verdicts rendered by juries in Bucks County, PA, where my main office is located. No matter whether it is an accident, employment or contract case, or the skill of the attorneys … Continue reading
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Hire A Lawyer Before Your Unemployment Hearing
I’ve had a few potential clients come to my Yardley, PA office lately having represented themselves in an unemployment hearing and lost. They did not understand the unemployment appeals process and did not realize the difficulty of an appeal to … Continue reading
U.S. Supreme Court Stifles Class Actions
The U.S. Supreme Court of Corporate America is at it again. After opening the floodgates of corporate contributions into the electoral process, the Supreme Court recently slammed the door on consumers banding together to hold corporations accountable for their misdeeds. In … Continue reading
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FMLA 401: Employees’ Most Common Mistakes
Employees are responsible for following FMLA rules and regulations as well as employers. The following are mistakes which can result in your request for FMLA leave being delayed or denied: Failing to provide your employer at least 30 days notice of a … Continue reading
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FMLA 301: Unintentionally Granting Leave
Employers may voluntarily extend legal rights to employees which the employees would not otherwise be entitled to. Employers of less than 50 persons may provide Family & Medical Leave because they believe it is the right thing to do for their … Continue reading
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Pitfalls Of The Disability Application Process – Part III – The Appeal
Despite your best efforts to reach an accommodation with your employer and submit an accurately worded and detailed long term disability benefits application with plenty of supporting documentation, the insurance company denied your claim. If you have not talked to … Continue reading
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Pitfalls Of The Disability Application Process: Part II – After Leaving
Hopefully, you took my advice after reading Part I and tried to reach a reasonable accommodation with your employer. For this blog, I’ll assume you made a good faith effort to find a solution that worked and either met with … Continue reading
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Pitfalls Of The Disability Benefits Application Process: Part I – Still Employed
I have blogged previously about the pitfalls of filling out applications for disability benefits without seeking the advice of an attorney. Simply stating you have a disabling medical condition and providing a few records from your physician is not likely … Continue reading
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