The answer to this question is more complex than you may think. There are many rules and regulations regarding work after you have been awarded disability benefits. If your health is improving and you are considering going back to work after you have already been awarded benefits, here is what you should know. The Unsuccessful … Read More »
Most people believe there is a requirement that you must be off work for at least six months to one year before you can apply for or collect Social Security disability benefits. This is false. You can apply for disability as soon as you feel you are disabled and cannot work. However, your disabilities must … Read More »
Social Media has become one of the most popular means of interaction today. This includes, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn to name a few. Posting anything on social media after an accident may be harmful to your claim even if it is not related to your injury or accident at all. If you have been in … Read More »
The “100 Deadliest Days” has begun. Starting Memorial Day, teen crash fatalities historically rise over the next 100 days. Over the past five years, there have been more than 5,000 car crash fatalities involving teen drivers. Crashes increase during the summer months due to teen drivers being out of school and having more activities to do. … Read More »
The Million Dollar Advocates Forum is recognized as one of the most prestigious groups of trial lawyers in the United States. Membership is limited to attorneys who have won million and multi-million dollar verdicts, awards and settlements. The organization was founded in 1993 and less than 1% of U.S. lawyers are members. Forum membership … Read More »
Britax Child Safety Inc., along with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, are recalling more than 207,000 car seats due to a defective chest clip. The chest clip has a tab that can break which then presents a choking risk for the child in the car seat. There have been no reports of injuries due … Read More »
Although most parents and children look forward to summer weather, it is also the time of year when unexpected accidents can occur the most. Fortunately, most of these accidents can be avoided if parents plan ahead of time and follow some basic safety tips. Here are a few of the dangers children face and how … Read More »
A head-on collision on Route 66 in Washington Township, Westmoreland County, has left one man dead and five others injured. Three of those injured, had to be airlifted to local hospitals, including two children who were transported to Children’s Hospital. The accident is still under investigation, but authorities believe a white truck crossed over the … Read More »
A Pennsylvania Spaghetti and Meatball Manufacturer is recalling over 700,000 pounds of their product due to misbranding of an ingredient. Conagra Brands, Inc. is initiating the recall after they received information from a supplier they used for bread crumbs. The supplier stated that the bread crumbs may have contained milk. Since this was not initially … Read More »
For the past six years, Berger and Green has supported the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation as a sponsor and participant in the annual Take Steps for Crohn’s and Colitis Walk. At Berger and Green, we have represented many clients who are living with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). We understand how disabling these diseases can be. … Read More »