Recent Blog Posts
Important Considerations Before You File for Divorce
While no one should remain in an unhealthy or unhappy marriage, divorce is something that should be taken very seriously. A divorce will create major changes in your life, and in the lives of those around you. Your friends, family members, your neighbor, and even your employer may feel the impact of your divorce…. Read More »
When to Update Your Estate Plan
All adults in Lehighton should have an estate plan that outlines how they want their property distributed upon their death, names a guardian for their children, and more. However, drafting an estate plan is not a ‘set it and forget it’ task. Your life will change inevitably and as it does, so too, should… Read More »
How to Avoid Common Mistakes when Filing a Workers’ Comp Claim
If you have been hurt while on the job, obtaining workers’ compensation benefits is an important step to getting the medical care and financial help you need to make a full recovery. Unfortunately, filing a claim can be complicated and even the smallest mistake can lead to delays in receiving the benefits you need,… Read More »
Tips to Help You Negotiate Alimony
In many divorce cases, alimony is a very contentious issue. Alimony is not always awarded in divorce, as it is meant to allow lower-earning spouses maintain their standard of living post-divorce, and ensure they will not experience financial hardship. Whether you are trying to pursue alimony in your divorce, or you are trying to… Read More »
Five Issues to Address After Divorce
The divorce process can be a long and arduous one. It can also be expensive. It is not surprising that so many people want to get the process over with as quickly as possible and move forward with their life. On the other hand, it is also not uncommon for people to feel hesitant… Read More »
How Do Employers Fight Workers’ Comp Claims?
No one goes to work expecting to become hurt while there, but workplace injuries are very common. In Pennsylvania, the workers’ compensation system protects employees by providing benefits for an injured worker’s medical expenses and lost income. Workers’ compensation in Pennsylvania is a no-fault system, which means you can claim benefits even if you… Read More »
Essential Estate Planning Tips
Everyone spends their day making plans. Whether they are big plans, such as where to go on vacation, or small plans, such as what to have for dinner, people are constantly planning. However, too many people still fail to plan for the future. No one can anticipate what the future holds and so, it… Read More »
Should You Include Pets in Your Estate Plan?
Pets bring love, companionship, and joy into our lives. They are not merely animals, but members of the family. If something happens to you unexpectedly, however, their future may also be in question. You can ensure your pets are taken care of even if you can no longer provide that care by including them… Read More »
Why Hire a Lehighton Workers’ Compensation Lawyer?
The workers’ compensation system in Pennsylvania is designed to help employees obtain benefits for their medical expenses and a portion of their lost income after becoming hurt in a workplace accident. Many employees make the mistake of thinking that because there is a system in place, they will receive the benefits they are legally… Read More »
How Long Does it Take to Obtain Workers’ Compensation Benefits?
If you have become hurt during a workplace accident, you may know that you can claim workers’ compensation benefits for your medical expenses and a portion of your lost income. You also likely need those benefits right away, as your medical bills pile up and you cannot return to work to pay for them…. Read More »