Kevin from Throop asks, “Can you receive Workers’ Compensation benefits for scarring?” The Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act provides money for disfigurement if the scar appears on your face or on your neck. Unfortunately, other types of scarring, which often can be the source of embarrassment, such as scarring on your arm, legs or stomach, is […]
Lisa from Pittston asks, “Are contracts that are not in writing enforceable?” Verbal contracts, or oral contracts, can be enforceable with few exceptions. For example, the sale of real estate is the type of contract that must be in writing to be enforceable. In order for a contract to be enforceable, whether it’s in writing […]
Chris from Greentown asks, “How much time do I have to file a personal injury action?” Pennsylvania has a two-year statute of limitations. If a claim is not filed within two years of the date of the incident, you will be forever time-barred in bringing forth a claim. But, some defendants have to be put […]
Brian from Avoca asks, “How are workers’ compensation benefits calculated?” Your wage benefits, or indemnification benefits, are based upon a formula that is two-thirds of your average weekly wage. In Pennsylvania, your average weekly wage is generally calculated by taking the highest quarter in a 12-month period of time before your injury. However, there are […]
Gail from Ransom asks, “Can I sue my employer for being wrongfully terminated?” Pennsylvania is an employee at-will state and an employer does not have to have a reason to terminate an employment relationship. Similarly, an employee can quit without any further obligation to the employer. If the employer didn’t have just cause to terminate, […]
Patty from Green Ridge asks, “What is a deposition?” Simply stated, a deposition is someone’s testimony taken before trial. Depositions can be used for discovery to find out what someone is going to say before they testify at trial, or it can be used to preserve and present testimony at a future date. Depositions are […]
