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Very kind words from a recent workers’ compensation client of Peter J. Gough, Esq. on AVVO.com Peter J. Gough is an associate at the firm and concentrates his practice in the area of workers’ compensation, exclusively representing injured workers. To learn more about how we help injured workers pursue benefits and legal protection, visit our Workers’ Compensation practice…
DetailsPrudential Insurance Company recently overturned a long term disability denial for our client under an own occupation period of disability. Our client worked for a large hospital system as a vascular lab technologist. The client was suffering from relapsing, remitting Multiple Sclerosis with optical neuritis and migraines. Prudential originally denied benefits based upon their opinion…
DetailsHave questions about the forthcoming Health Insurance Exchange created by the Affordable Health Care Act? To learn more about legal rights and benefits related to employment and insurance issues, visit our Labor Law practice area. Visit the Health Insurance Navigator created by our friends at Mental Health America of Westmoreland County:
DetailsStories about tragic drug overdoses and the concern for heroin use in our local communities seem to always hit the news. The steps that are being taken to reduce some of the suffering from drug addiction don’t usually get the same attention. Hopefully, news will spread about legislation that has been signed into law on…
DetailsOctober is Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Pennsylvania. This subject has been very much in the news with the focus being on the NFL’s handling of the Ray Rice situation. Unfortunately, domestic violence is an everyday occurrence in our communities and many tragic situations are not in the headlines. You can learn more about how…
DetailsProposed Changes to Five (5) Month Waiting Period for SSDI Benefits for Terminally Claimant’s Senator Mike Enzi, a Republican in Wyoming, and Democrat, Sherrod Brown, of Ohio, have introduced a Bill to expedite the payment of SSDI benefits to terminally ill individuals by eliminating the five (5) month waiting period. The legislation, commonly referred to…
DetailsLet’s Go Bucs!!!!!!! This past weekend, QR attorneys and staff participated in the BUCTober charity event to benefit a local cause. To learn more about our firm’s community involvement and the causes we support, visit our Community Service page.
DetailsA bill requiring the Veterans Administration to set up private medical appointments if the wait for VA treatment is too long passed overwhelmingly in the US Senate, where it will now head to President Obama’s desk for signature. To learn more about how our attorneys help veterans pursue benefits and navigate VA rules, visit our…
DetailsThere has been a lot of information in the news about ride sharing services. You may have heard of the legal issues that have come up in regard to ride sharing services such as Uber and Lyft. These services are available on the Internet and offer to connect you with drivers who can provide you…
DetailsThe Pennsylvania Bureau of Labor and Industry has released The Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation and Workplace Safety 2013 Annual Report, a document that intended to demonstrate “the workers’ compensation program’s commitment to workplace safety, superior customer service, innovation and excellence in carrying out the provisions of The Workers’ Compensation Act.” To learn more about how we…
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