Navigating Pennsylvania’s legal system can be complex. ZwickLaw will help you evaluate your case, negotiate with insurance companies, and ensure you meet critical deadlines, such as the two-year statute of limitations for filing a personal injury lawsuit in Pennsylvania.
If you have been involved in a motor vehicle accident, the difference between full tort and limited tort insurance coverage is a big one. Tort coverage is one of the first topics that we discuss with clients and prospective clients when they come into our DuBois office for a free and confidential consultation to discuss a […]
The period right after an accident causing an injury can be very stressful and overwhelming. Lost wages, mounting medical debt, and the pain of an injury often combine, leaving a person desperate for a resolution. Settling an injury claim quickly may seem like the easiest way to resolve problems caused by an accident, but being […]
Have you been injured on the job? Maybe you twisted your ankle while rushing into the elevator for that meeting with the boss or sprained your wrist while trying to beat that deadline. If you have suffered a work-related injury, you may be entitled to benefits under the Pennsylvania workers’ compensation laws. The Pennsylvania Workers’ […]
Maximize Your Personal Injury Claim Every year, millions of people in Pennsylvania and the United States suffer personal injuries from dog bites, slip and fall accidents, motor vehicle accidents, and medical negligence. Thousands of individuals file claims to receive fair compensation for their injuries. Unfortunately, not everyone who files a claim or starts a personal […]
What is “informed consent?” Informed consent means a physician must inform the patient of all material risks, complications, facts, and benefits involved in any proposed, non-emergency surgical treatment. This allows the patient to make an informed decision about whether to undergo surgical intervention. Recent PA Supreme Court Decision The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania recently decided […]
Federal Court Ruling on Under Insured Motorist (UIM) Benefits On February 5, 2018, the federal District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania ruled that increasing Under Insured Motorist (UIM) benefits counts as a new purchase of insurance coverage. Therefore, automobile insurance carriers must obtain a new waiver of stacked benefits under the auto insurance […]
After the occurrence of an accident, which results in personal injuries to you or a loved one, it is not unusual for a claims adjuster from a liability insurance carrier to contact you to express sympathy and offer assistance in a time of need. While the adjuster’s friendliness and solicitude may seem legitimate, the insurance […]
Unfortunately, injuries can occur to anyone – at any time. If you have been injured while on the job, you have a right to receive workers’ compensation benefits from your employer and its workers’ compensation insurance company. Pennsylvania workers’ compensation laws were enacted to protect injured employees and their families through the provision of medical […]
