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 and multiple passenger vehicles.
According to emergency officials, the...Multi-Vehicle Accident in Westmoreland County
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 and multiple passenger vehicles.
According to emergency officials, the...
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.
In 2021, Social Security Disability (SSD), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), and Social Security Retirement recipients...
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 injury.
The maximum rate of workers’ compensation benefits...
The Office of Hearings Operations also referred to as OHO, is the Social Security office that is responsible for the management of Social Security Disability hearings.
When a claim is denied at the reconsideration level and an appeal is filed, the claim is then transferred to an OHO office.
The area of Pennsylvania that you live in determines which Pennsylvania OHO office processes your disability hearing.
In this blog post, we will discuss the Pittsburgh...
In Pennsylvania, you have the option to select either full tort or limited tort on your auto insurance policy
If you choose limited tort and are involved in an accident, but do not sustain what is considered to be a serious injury, you will not be eligible for pain and suffering damages. There are, however, exceptions to this law.
Pennsylvania law limits when a Pennsylvania insured may recover pain and suffering and other non-economic damages if the...