Multi-Vehicle Accident in Westmorland County Leaves One Dead and Four Injured. A multi-vehicle accident in Westmoreland County has left one person dead and four others seriously injured. The accident happened October 21st in the evening on I-70 at the Youghiogheny River Bridge in South Huntingdon Township, Westmoreland County. Police say the accident involved two tractor-trailers …
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When someone has been involved in an accident involving a tractor-trailer or a large truck, the aftermath can be devastating. Because of the size and weight of these vehicles, victims suffer serious and sometimes fatal injuries. The average automobile weighs about 5,000 pounds; commercial semi-trucks can weigh up to 80,000 pounds when loaded with cargo. …
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A COLA or Cost-Of-Living Adjustment for Social Security disability and retirement recipients is in place for 2021. Since 1975, Social Security’s general benefit increases have been based on increases in the cost of living, as measured by the Consumer Price Index. The SSA determined that the COLA for 2021 is 1.3% on October 13, 2020. …
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Berger and Green Handles Claims for Injuries to Children. Any injury can be tragic, but the tragic nature of an injury can be magnified when the victim of an accident is a young person. Although Pennsylvania law treats claims for children under 18 (minors) slightly differently, the lawyers at Berger and Green have experience representing …
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Maximum Rate for Workers’ Compensation Benefits. Workers’ compensation benefits give employees a percentage of their average weekly wage. However, the weekly payment amounts you receive will depend on regulations from your state. According to the Workers’ Compensation Act, injured workers are entitled to wage-loss benefits equal to two-thirds of their weekly wage for a work-related …
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