C.J. Zwick, Esquire, and Matthew R. Zwick, Esquire, are pleased to announce the addition of Gregory D. Sobol, Esquire, to the Zwick Law team. A Brookville native, Greg routinely serves clients in Jefferson, Clarion, Elk and Clearfield counties. Greg brings to the firm his experience representing clients in an array of legal matters, including criminal […]
The results are in — Zwick Law voted Best Law Firm in the Tri-County, Pennsylvania Area! A sincere THANK YOU goes out to all of our clients and followers. Thank you for being our partners — our experiences working with you and building Zwick Law has taught us the importance of staying accountable and communicating proactively […]
On February 5, 2018, the federal District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania ruled that an increase in Under Insured Motorist (UIM) benefits is a new purchase of insurance coverage. As such, automobile insurance carriers are required to obtain a new waiver of the stacked benefits under the auto insurance policy. Stacked benefits, in […]
What is “informed consent?” Informed consent means that a physician must inform the patient of all material risks, complications, facts and benefits involved in any proposed, nonemergency surgical treatment, so that the patient can make an informed decision about whether to undergo surgical intervention. The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania recently decided that doctors in Pennsylvania […]
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’ […]
Each year, millions of people throughout Pennsylvania and the United States sustain personal injuries as a result of dog bites, slip and falls accidents, motor vehicle accidents, and medical negligence. Thousands of individuals who fall victim of negligence-related accidents file claims in order to receive fair compensation for their injuries. Unfortunately, not everyone who files […]
By decision of the Pennsylvania Superior Court, Matthew R. Zwick, founding partner of Zwick Law, representing Elizabeth “Louise” Wells and her late husband, William Wells, prevailed on appeal, reversing the trial court’s decision regarding the application of the adverse possession doctrine in Pennsylvania. The Weible v. Wells decision (reported at 156 A.3d 1220) establishes and […]
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 […]
Creating an estate plan is the best way to pass property and other assets to your loved ones in a manner that you believe is best suited for you and your family. Unfortunately, the majority of adults in the United States do not have a will, and those who do often make serious mistakes that […]
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 […]
