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Did You Know You Can Appeal Your Social Security Denial Online in Pennsylvania?
If your Social Security Disability claim has been denied, you may still have a chance to receive benefits – without leaving your home. In Pennsylvania, the Social Security Disability appeals process can now be handled online, making it easier and more convenient than ever. At Schemery Zicolello, our experienced Social Security Disability attorneys help clients […]
Paul Miller’s Law: A New Step Toward Safer Roads in Pennsylvania
Starting June 5, 2025, Pennsylvania drivers will face stricter rules when it comes to cellphone use behind the wheel. Paul Miller’s Law makes it illegal to use a handheld device while driving—even if you’re stopped at a red light or sitting in traffic. This law honors the memory of Paul Miller, a young man whose […]
Motorcyclists Don’t Need to Suffer Alone After an Accident
Motorcyclists in Pennsylvania sometimes get a bad reputation. People buy into the pop-culture image of the motorcycle gangs. People think about motorcyclists and think of lawbreaking, speeding, reckless and out-of-control riders. However, the reality is very different from this image. Most motorcyclists follow traffic rules and are just trying to safely enjoy an activity they […]
Building a Case Against Negligent Truck Drivers
Truck traffic is inevitable in Pennsylvania. Trucks are responsible for taking consumer goods in and out of the state. Without trucks, Pennsylvania residents would not have access to cheap consumer goods or the natural resources people need to live comfortably. There are many advantages to shipping these types of goods via truck; not only is […]
What Types of Workers’ Compensation Benefits Are Available?
Workplace accidents happen frequently in Pennsylvania. In these accidents, workers can be seriously injured. When a worker is injured on the job, the worker may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. According to the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry many types of benefits are provided to injured workers in Pennsylvania. The first type of […]
Motorcycle Awareness on Pennsylvania Roads
Pennsylvania drivers are used to seeing cars and trucks on the roadways. There many of these types of vehicles that it can be difficult for drivers to forget about them. However, the same is not true for motorcycles. Motorcycles make up a very small portion of traffic on Pennsylvania’s roads. Additionally, these vehicles are so […]
Motor Vehicle Requirements for Pennsylvania Employers
Workplaces across the state of Pennsylvania rely on motor vehicles in order to do their jobs. Many people either operate motor vehicles or work around them in the workplace. In these situations, people may not realize the danger that they are in. However, motor vehicles can cause serious damage to the people working near them […]
Outdoor Dangers Leading to Slip-and-Fall Accidents
Pennsylvania residents may be spending more time indoors during the winter. However, even on the coldest of days, people often need to travel from their homes to public places. Most people don’t expect anything inherently dangerous when simply leaving their homes. However, Pennsylvanians need to be aware of the many dangers that they can face […]
Six Critical Steps to Take if You Are Injured on The Job
Involvement in a workplace accident can be stressful for many reasons. First and foremost, your health and safety is and should be the biggest concern. Suffering from pain can make it even more difficult to think clearly and take the appropriate steps when an accident occurs at work. It is also stressful to fear that […]
Several People Injured in 2 Vehicle Car Accident
Parents throughout Pennsylvania trust that school buses will take their children to school and back home again safely. In many cases, school buses are the safest form of transportation for children. However, school buses are not immune to car accidents. When an accident occurs between a school bus and another vehicle, the results can be […]